Timeline: Key events since fall of Indonesia’s Soeharto
An economic crisis as well as mass protests brought down Indonesia's longtime leader and brought new freedoms.
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Canada didn’t ignore election interference intelligence: Report
A report by a special rapporteur has been met with anger from Canadian conservatives who are pushing for public inquiry.
Student accused of setting deadly girls’ dormitory fire in Guyana
Sunday's late-night inferno killed 19 people, many of whom were Indigenous students from rural parts of the country.
JP Morgan says US Virgin Islands harboured Jeffrey Epstein
It said the disgraced financier had 'quid pro quo' relationship with the US Virgin Islands's highest-ranking officials.
‘Here to stay’: TikTok CEO defiant in face of bans
Shou Chew says app will 'never provide' user data to Chinese gov't and vows to fight ban in US state.
Trump criminal trial over hush money payment to start next March
Criminal trial over alleged hush money payments is set to take place amid the Republican presidential primary season.
Journalist Imran Riaz Khan still missing in Pakistan
Since his arrest at Sialkot airport, neither his family nor police appear to know the commentator's whereabouts.
Russia extends WSJ reporter’s detention until August
A Russian court ordered journalist Gershkovich to be held until August 30, while US officials call for his release.
Eritrean refugees caught between crisis at home, Sudan conflict
Some Eritreans are reportedly missing in Sudan, raising fears of kidnappings by Eritrean authorities or traffickers.
Man arrested after crashing truck into barrier near White House
Driver faces multiple charges including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, assault with deadly
US island territory of Guam braces for incoming typhoon
Shelters in the US territory are beginning to fill in anticipation of a powerful storm named Typhoon Mawar.
Fighter jets and artillery fire mark first day of Sudan ceasefire
A weeklong ceasefire designed to allow the delivery of aid is at stake as residents report ongoing fighting.
Najwa, a Palestinian woman paralysed in Israel’s assault on Gaza
She was the sole breadwinner for her family of seven until an Israeli bomb blew her off the roof of her house.
Top US health official warns of social media’s risk to children
US surgeon general calls for tighter regulations and greater research on minors' use of social media websites.
Middle East countries face extreme heat risk, study finds
Research suggests several countries may have entire populations exposed to extreme temperatures due to climate change.
Aid agencies back UN’s $7bn appeal for Horn of Africa food crisis
Humanitarian organisations say time is running out as affected communities have gone for months with little or no food.
What to expect after change of Iran’s top security official?
Ali Akbar Ahmadian, a senior commander in the IRGC, is the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
Photos: Fighting continues in Sudan’s capital despite ceasefire
Monday’s ceasefire is the seventh to be announced since the conflict broke out last month.
Air raids, clashes at start of one-week truce in Sudan
Witnesses say clashes and air raids broke out minutes after the latest attempt at a pause in hostilities started.
Gusmao looks set for return as opposition wins East Timor poll
Independence hero could return to front-line politics after his CNRT party won about 42 percent of the vote.