Symbolic Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid Ukraine war
Clock now at 90 seconds to midnight as scientists warn of increased nuclear threats amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Earthquake hits Nepal killing one; tremors felt in India
One woman was reported dead, two people were injured, and up to 40 houses damaged in the hilly Bajura district.
Turkey postpones NATO meeting with Sweden, Finland: State TV
The meeting, which was scheduled for February, is cancelled on Ankara's request, sources tell state-owned TRT.
Two hundred refugee children missing from gov’t-run UK hotels
Children seeking asylum who were placed in government-run hotels have gone missing, admits a minister.
Uganda launches first oil drilling programme, targets 2025 output
Uganda discovered commercial oil reserves nearly 20 years ago but production has been delayed by lack of infrastructure.
Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Netanyahu over Al-Aqsa tensions
Netanyahu's visit to Jordan comes as ties strained due to Israeli far right's attempt to change status quo at Al-Aqsa.
Academy Awards 2023: full list of Oscar nominations
Michelle Yeoh is second Asian woman ever to get best actress nod, Naatu Naatu, first Indian film song to be nominated.
UN agency for Palestinian refugees seeks $1.6bn in funding
UNRWA says facing immense strain, calls for urgent funding to operate in 2023 amid 'compounding challenges'.
What’s behind Germany’s hesitance over Leopard 2 battle tanks?
Known to be careful and stubborn, Scholz is reluctant to greenlight tanks, but few understand the chancellor's motives.
Why South Africa continues to be neutral in Ukraine-Russia war
Pretoria has refused to condemn Moscow's invasion but continues to call for dialogue.
Colombia shifts strategy in drug war away from coca eradication
After decades of fumigating and pulling up coca plants, Gustavo Petro announces drop in forced crop eradication goals.
Rumours of Parthenon Marbles’ return ‘overhyped’, experts say
Greece and the British Museum are in talks about the possible repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles in London to Athens.
Nigeria opens ‘game changer’ billion-dollar deep seaport in Lagos
Many of Nigeria’s existing seaports, inherited from the colonial administration, no longer function properly.
Gerasimov: Russia’s army plans may consider NATO expansion
Military reforms could be adjusted to respond to security threats, says new commander Gerasimov.
Thai police seize 1.1 tonnes of crystal meth in less than a week
Large hauls of crystal meth were smuggled inside tea and coffee packages and hidden in secret compartments of vehicles.
Former Lebanon PM Diab charged in Beirut blast investigation
Lebanon's public prosecutor and head of domestic intelligence agency also charged in connection with deadly 2020 blast.
Catholic Church urges DRC citizens to vote as election looms
The influential church has a long history of promoting democracy and monitoring elections in the country.
Israeli minister visits UAE ahead of Netanyahu trip: Reports
Strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer visited on Sunday ahead of a possible trip by the PM, Israeli media reported.
France repatriates 47 nationals from northeastern Syria camps
The repatriation involved 32 children and 15 women who will undergo medical and social monitoring, French officials say.
Malaysian lion dancers bring new spirit to ancient tradition
World-beating Malaysian troupes are drawing dancers from all ethnicities and innovating routines to wow audiences.