11,000 dead as Turkey, Syria earthquake search continues
The death toll has surpassed 11,200 people and could yet increase dramatically if worst fears of experts are realised.
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Satellite images show scale of destruction in Turkey-Syria quakes
Satellite images show the before and after of swaths of Turkey left in ruins by a series of devastating quakes.
Sri Lanka may return to growth by yearend, says president
The government wants the country to exit bankruptcy by 2026, President Ranil Wickremesinghe tells Parliament.
North Korea’s Kim lauds army before expected military parade
Kim visited military officials with his daughter to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's army.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 350
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 350th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Thai children ‘face jail time’ after protest arrests: Amnesty
Rights group says nearly 300 criminal cases filed against defendants who were children at the time of their arrests.
Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union
Biden addressed his legislative agenda for the coming year, including economic goals, China relations and police reform.
New Zealand recovers 3 tonnes of cocaine floating in the sea
Police say the drugs - enough to supply New Zealand for 30 years- were probably destined for Australia.
Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus
Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties.
Indonesian video-on-demand films take world by storm
A series of Netflix Originals is helping cinema from Southeast Asia’s largest nation win global appreciation.
Photos: Families search for loved ones in rubble after earthquake
Rescuers in Turkey work in freezing temperatures to dig through remains of buildings flattened by magnitude 7.8 quake.
What you need to know about the US State of the Union address
President Joe Biden will give speech to Congress outlining view on current state of the nation, priorities for future.
Mapping the 100+ aftershocks from the Turkey-Syria earthquake
Turkey has been hit by more than 100 magnitude-4+ quakes since a deadly 7.8 quake struck on February 6.
Former British police officer jailed for life for serial rape
David Carrick, 48, committed dozens of offences across two decades while serving in London's Metropolitan Police force.
‘Ambiguous by design’: What’s in the Kosovo-Serbia deal?
Proposed settlement is focused on conflict avoidance rather than achieving lasting peace, analysts say.
Syria longs for international aid amid earthquake devastation
The flow of critical UN aid to northwest Syria has been halted, as politics hampers assistance to government-held areas.
Pervez Musharraf, ex-military ruler of Pakistan, laid to rest
Pervez Musharraf, who backed the US invasion of Afghanistan, wasburied at a cemetery in Karachi with 'military honours'.
Iran unveils underground base in response to US-Israel exercises
Iran's army also announced a new air-fired missile that it said could penetrate enemy defences at long range.
Videos reveal extent of Turkey, Syria earthquake devastation
Harrowing moments caught on camera provide a glimpse into the scale of the destruction and horror caused by the quakes.
Turkey declares 3-month emergency in 10 quake-hit provinces
Turkish president announces measure to ensure rescue and recovery work is 'carried out quickly'.