Egypt’s President el-Sisi pardons prominent activist Douma, other prisoners
Egyptian activist Ahmed Douma, a leading figure in 2011 uprising, has been granted a presidential pardon, lawyers say.
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Zimbabwe election: Your guide to how the electoral system works
The August 23 general election, Zimbabwe's 9th since independence in 1980. Here's a simple guide to the entire process.
Why is China so angry about Taiwan’s William Lai visiting the US?
China's angry response to Taiwan official's stopovers in US show relations are at all-time low, but how did we get here?
Norway’s far-right mass killer Breivik sues state over prison isolation
Breivik, 44, is serving 21 years in prison for killing 77 people in shootings and a bombing attack in Norway in 2011.
Russia’s Lavrov says West needs continual reminder of risks of nuclear war
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says US and NATO risk 'a situation of direct armed confrontation of nuclear powers'.
China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit
Chinese People's Liberation Army exercises were expected following Taiwan Vice President William Lai's stopover in US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 542
As the war enters its 542nd day, these are the main developments.
United Nations statistics underscore ‘extreme brutality’ of Haiti’s gangs
In a press briefing, the UN tallied 2,439 deaths since January, with 5,000 people displaced since last weekend.
Indonesia’s president has a cough, air pollution could be the culprit
President Joko Widodo's reported month-long cough has prompted government to address pollution; critics are sceptical.
Vietnam’s ‘ballroom’ culture: A safe space to celebrate transgender people
Latex, sequins and glitter dazzled as competitors took to the catwalk for fiery dance-offs at Saigon's first 'ballroom'.
Argentina’s populist candidate Javier Milei holds economic talk with IMF
Milei assured the International Monetary Fund that Argentina would not default on its debts if he is elected, aide says.
California receives first tropical storm watch as Hurricane Hilary nears
The Category 4 hurricane is anticipated to make landfall in the Mexican state of Baja California before moving north.
Israeli police arrest and brand Palestinian with ‘Star of David’: Report
A Palestinian man who was detained from Shuafat refugee camp in occupied East Jerusalem says he was brutally abused.
ECOWAS defence chiefs agree ‘D-day’ for Niger military intervention
West African bloc agrees to activate standby force as a last resort if diplomatic efforts fail after coup in Niger.
Leaders of US, South Korea and Japan hail summit as ‘turning point’
Countries pledge to deepen partnership at historic Camp David talks, while condemning actions of China and North Korea.
Woman arrested after spraying Quran-burner with fire extinguisher in Sweden
Quran-burnings have sparked angry protests in Muslim countries, attacks on Swedish diplomatic missions and threats.
China pledges to ‘safeguard sovereignty’ after Taiwanese leader visits US
Lai is the front-runner to be Taiwan's next president at elections set for January.
Iran’s top diplomat extends Saudi trip, meets Crown Prince MBS
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says MBS had accepted his invitation to visit Tehran, Tasnim reported.
Biden administration extends protected status for Ukrainians in US
Washington shields Ukrainians from deportation for another 18 months in extension of Temporary Protected Status.
Nurse found guilty of murdering seven newborn babies in UK
Lucy Letby injected her sick and pre-mature young victims with air, overfeeding with milk and poisoning with insulin.