Indonesia’s ‘Trial of the Century’ ends in death sentence
The murder trial of former two-star police general Ferdy Sambo has exposed the force to rare public scrutiny.
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How India’s attempt to block BBC documentary on Modi backfired
Govt efforts to ban the BBC documentary drew more attention to it and showed the inefficacy of such measures.
Philippines files protest over China’s laser use in sea dispute
Washington said it stands with Manila after a Chinese vessel directed a powerful laser at a Philippine Coast Guard ship.
India’s Adani tries to pacify investors as watchdog probes report
Adani Group's seven listed stocks have together lost about $120bn in market value since US short-seller raised concerns.
US reveals more details on flying ‘objects’ as questions swirl
White House says objects shot down over North America were not manned and did not appear to send communication signals.
Rescue phase ‘comes to a close’ in Turkey-Syria quake disaster
Stories of miraculous rescues flooded the airwaves in recent days, but tens of thousands of dead have also been found.
Ukraine: NATO in logistics ‘race’ as Russian offensive begins
NATO members meet on Tuesday to drum up more weapons and ammunition for war-torn Ukraine.
US judge orders partial release of Georgia’s Trump election probe
Portions of special panel's report on push to overturn 2020 vote to be made public, but not recommendations on charges.
Analysis: Is Istanbul ready for a major earthquake?
Scientists say the megalopolis of 16 million people should get ready now for the inevitability of a powerful quake.
Earthquake piles misery on war-ravaged Jandaris in Aleppo region
Looking for pieces of ‘home’, survivors in Jandaris comb through the devastation for personal possessions.
Atlanta: Police shooting of activist fuels ‘Cop City’ controversy
Killing has not halted US city's plans to build a police training centre in the heart of majority-Black neighbourhoods.
Moldovan president warns of Russian agent infiltration
Maia Sandu says Moscow plans to 'overthrow the constitutional order' in Moldova and use it in the war against Ukraine.
‘I didn’t think we’d find any survivors’: White Helmets volunteer
A volunteer from Syria's White Helmets group recounts her experience in search and rescue operations after quake struck.
China accuses US of flying over 10 balloons over its airspace
Washington issues swift denial to Beijing's allegation, which widens row after downing of what US says was spy balloon.
In quake-hit Kahramanmaras, the stench of death lingers
In the midst of debris, dust and toxic smoke rising from fires lit to stay warm, the smell of dead bodies is growing.
The issues at stake in Nigeria’s presidential vote, for investors
Ahead of the presidential election on February 25, the business community is hopeful of a market-friendly government.
Colombia peace talks with ELN rebels resume amid tensions
Questions abound ahead of new round of negotiations, but experts say effort remains 'best choice among bad options'.
Watch: Turkey earthquake survivors still being rescued a week on
People buried under rubble for up to seven days are still being pulled out alive.
Shahabuddin Chuppu declared next Bangladesh president-elect
Election Commission says the ruling Awami League party nominee was elected unopposed as the 22nd president.
Over 4,000 children abused by Portugal’s Catholic Church: Report
A commission investigating the issue said 77 percent of perpetrators were priests, and most of the victims were men.