India’s G20 meeting ends without consensus on Russia-Ukraine war
Foreign ministers meeting is marred by disagreements as Russia and China reject joint statement calling for end to war.
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Macron says era of French interference in Africa is ‘over’
French president begins four-nation tour of Africa to renew frayed ties.
Pakistani rupee hits record low amid IMF bailout delay
Pakistani rupee dropped by 6 percent against the US dollar, while interest rate was raised to 20 percent.
Vietnam parliament elects new president Vo Van Thuong
The presidency is largely ceremonial but is among four top positions in Vietnam, where the Communist Party holds power.
India’s Modi says ‘global governance has failed’ at G20 meeting
Indian prime minister calls on countries to find common ground amid global challenges.
‘Tip of the spear’: Battling the Golden Triangle’s drug lords
A low-intensity but bloody battle is being fought to contain the flow of drugs from Southeast Asia's 'Golden Triangle'.
Ukraine clings on in Bakhmut despite relentless Russian attacks
Russia believes a victory in the ruined eastern town would open a path to further advances in the Donetsk region.
Taiwan sees second Chinese air incursion as US agrees arms sale
Seventeen Chinese J-10 combat planes and four advanced Shenyang J-16 fighters entered Taiwan's air defence zone.
California panel rejects parole again for Robert Kennedy assassin
Lawyer for Sirhan Sirhan has accused the panel of bending to the will of California's governor, who opposes his parole.
Prosecutors present closing argument in Murdaugh murder case
The closely watched trial centres on Alex Murdaugh, a former South Carolina lawyer accused of killing his wife and son.
‘Repugnant’: US rebukes Israeli remark on Palestinian village
US State Department condemns Israeli minister's call for Huwara to be 'wiped out', calling it a 'disgusting' incitement.
TikTok sets new default time limits for under-18s
Changes come amid growing concerns globally over the popular app's security, and ability to push certain content.
Tunisia tennis star urges ‘dignity’ amid crackdown on immigrants
Ons Jabeur also shares on Twitter a picture of a Tunisian stamp from 1961 celebrating Africa Day.
Bola Tinubu is now Nigeria’s president-elect. What happens next?
The president-elect will need to bring together a divided country as he faces security and economic challenges.
Report finds no evidence foreign powers behind ‘Havana Syndrome’
Multiyear investigation by US agencies casts doubt on speculation that a hostile power was behind unexplained ailments.
Pakistan’s CPI soars to highest rate in nearly 50 years
Soaring food, beverage, transport costs push consumer price index to 31.5 percent in February, highest rate since 1974.
US drug maker to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
President Joe Biden hails move by Eli Lilly as a 'big deal', calling on other manufacturers to also reduce prices.
China, Belarus presidents call for establishing peace in Ukraine
Xi Jinping and Alexander Lukashenko call for the 'soonest possible' peace deal for Ukraine.
Reports on COVID origin reignite conspiracy theories about virus
FBI director, US Department of Energy say virus originated in a lab, but other US officials say there's no consensus.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid
Lightfoot fails to qualify for runoff in mayoral race, where crime in the third largest US city was a top concern.