Kamala Harris begins Africa tour, announces security aid in Ghana
The US pledged help for Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast and Togo to tackle violent groups and instability.
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More than 180 Rohingya refugees land in western Indonesia
Hundreds have reached Indonesia since November last year as they escape desperate conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
UN mission accuses EU of aiding crimes against humanity in Libya
Fact-finding mission says state security forces and armed militia groups have committed a wide array of crimes.
Lebanon’s cabinet reverses decision to delay clock change
Lebanon has operated in two time zones as some businesses and institutions followed the order and others refused.
Mississippi faces ‘long road to recovery’ after deadly tornadoes
Residents of storm-stricken southern US state, one of nation's poorest, are grappling with widespread devastation.
Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments
Move will increase the size of electoral districts, a decision widely supported by the country's Iran-backed coalition.
Scotland’s ruling SNP picks Humza Yousaf to succeed Sturgeon
The 37-year-old son of Asian immigrants is to become the first person of colour to serve as Scotland's first minister.
Ex-Taiwan leader visits China, first such trip since civil war
Former President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing as Taiwan's ruling party accuses him of 'endorsing' Beijing's Taiwan policy.
Germany’s transport workers stage strike, demanding higher wages
Employees are demanding better pay and working conditions as inflation weakens living standards.
Black children six times likelier to be strip-searched: UK report
An investigation was launched after a Black 15-year-old girl was strip-searched at a London school in 2020.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma makes rare public appearance in China
The return of China's best-known entrepreneur may help quell concerns of private sector after regulatory crackdown.
History Illustrated: Russia and Ukraine, a history of violence
Putin thinks Ukraine belongs to Russia based on what happened 1,000 years ago. The Ukrainians could not disagree more.
Picking up the pieces after twin cyclones hit Vanuatu
Two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu within 72 hours in early March.
Mass protests in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Protesters block highway in Tel Aviv as police scuffle with crowds in front of Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after protesting US drills
Pyongyang's latest missile launches come after claiming to have tested nuclear-capable underwater attack drone.
Mississippi reels from deadly tornadoes
At least 26 dead in Mississippi after the deadliest tornadoes in more than a decade tear through the southern US state.
US Vice President Kamala Harris in Africa to boost ties
Week-long tour of the continent comes at a time when the US is seeking to counter the influence of Russia, China.
Israeli PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant: Statement
Minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday spoke out against prime minister's plan to overhaul country's judicial system.
Sudan’s military leader Burhan backs democratic transition
General al-Burhan reiterates the army will be brought under a civilian-led government as talks on army reforms kick off.
NATO condemns Putin for ‘dangerous’ nuclear rhetoric
Kyiv seeks UN Security Council meeting after Putin announces his country will station tactical nuclear arms in Belarus.