Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan
The meeting is taking place following the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers' arrival in Islamabad.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 437
As the war enters its 437th day, we take a look at the main developments.
US high court halts execution of man who received ‘unfair’ trial
The Supreme Court put the execution of Richard Glossip indefinitely on hold in a ruling on Friday.
Third-place finisher in Paraguay’s presidential election arrested
Paraguayo Cubas Colomés was broadcasting on Facebook Live when he was detained for allegedly 'breaching the peace'.
US congresswoman introduces bill to restrict aid to Israel
The measure, backed by 17 Democrats, would ban US aid to Israel from contributing to detention of Palestinian children.
Colombia resumes ‘removal’ flights repatriating citizens from US
The announcement comes a day after Colombia announced a suspension of the flights, citing 'cruel' treatment.
Sudan army sends envoys for truce talks as fighting rages
Sudanese army sends delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks on humanitarian situation in the capital, Khartoum.
DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida board to cancel Disney deals
It ups a battle that started last year when Disney criticised a state law that banned LGBTQ instruction in schools.
HSBC quashes Ping An-backed protest vote at annual meeting
Ping An and individual investor had been pushing HSBC to consider a radical restructure of the bank & boost dividends.
UK to contribute to Brazil’s Amazon defence fund, PM Sunak says
Brazilian President Lula da Silva, who has promised to end Amazon deforestation, welcomes $101m pledge to Amazon Fund.
UK court jails Nigerian senator and wife for organ-harvest plot
Ike Ekweremadu sentenced to nine years and eight months and wife Beatrice sentenced to four years and six months.
Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan
Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties.
US says it will not normalise relations with Syria’s Assad
Washington 'does not support' push to normalise ties to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's gov't, State Department says.
Kenyan president sets up inquiry into religious cult deaths
The presidency announced the commission of inquiry on Friday even as cult leader Paul Mackenzie remained in custody.
At least 176 people killed in eastern DR Congo floods
Torrential rain in South Kivu province causes river to overflow, washing away homes, leaving buildings encased in mud.
COVID no longer a global health emergency, WHO says
UN health agency declares end to public health emergency of international concern, in place for more than three years.
‘Crisis’: Calls grow to stem violence against Indigenous women
Advocates demand urgent action on day commemorating missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in US and Canada.
King Charles’s coronation: How will the day unfold?
King Charles III's coronation on Saturday will be full of pomp and pageantry. Here's your hour-by-hour guide.
Sudanese obstetrician delivers dozens of babies amid clashes
Huwaida al-Hassan and her daughters are among the medical staff tending to pregnant women amid Sudan's clashes.
Mapping the coronation of King Charles III
King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6. Here are five things you need to know.