Egypt foils plot to steal 10-tonne pharaonic statue
Suspects are accused of attempting to steal a statue of Ramses II from a quarry in the ancient southern city of Aswan.
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World Bank cuts Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 2 percent
Predicting a difficult year ahead, bank revises nation's growth from 4 percent last year to 2 percent in current fiscal.
India celebrates RRR’s Naatu song making history at Golden Globes
Local media reports said it was the first time an Indian film has won an award at the competition.
Uganda declares end of Ebola after 4-month outbreak
The country discharged its last known Ebola patient from hospital in December 2022 and has passed WHO's 42-day timeline.
US, Russia clash at UN meeting over ‘violent extremism’ in Africa
The US is accusing Russian military contractors of interfering in Sahel countries' internal affairs.
China renews threat, warns Taiwan independence will be ‘punished’
China's Taiwan Affairs Office said anti-China elements in foreign countries were 'playing with fire' on Taiwan issue.
Six injured in knife attack at Paris Gare du Nord train station
The man wielding a knife at Gare du Nord station was shot and wounded by police after he injured six people.
Golden Globes 2023: Memorable moments and full list of winners
A list of the memorable moments in the Golden Globes and the winners of the 80th annual ceremony.
Landslides, sinkholes, floods plague storm-hit California
California deals with more wild winter weather that has killed at least 17 people since the storms began last month.
Indonesian president says ‘strongly regrets’ past rights abuses
More than 500,000 people are estimated to have been killed from the mid-1960s when General Soeharto seized power.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 322
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 322nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Romanian court upholds detention of influencer Andrew Tate
The divisive social media personality was arrested in Romania on charges of organised crime, human trafficking and rape.
Gas from faulty heaters kills nearly 20 in Algeria cold snap
Nine members of the same family, including five children, are among the dead, emergency services said.
Zelenskyy revokes Ukrainian citizenship of Putin ally Medvedchuk
Ukraine's president has stripped four people of citizenship, including a Kremlin ally transferred in a prisoner swap.
Ethiopia’s Tigrayan rebels start handing over heavy weapons
The disarmament is a key part of the peace deal signed two months ago between the government and the rebel group.
Michelle Yeoh, Steven Spielberg win in revamped Golden Globes
Malaysian actress takes home top acting honour while Spielberg wins best director.
Russia’s Wagner Group chief says troops have taken Soledar
Eastern Ukrainian town renowned for its salt mines has been at the centre of days of fierce fighting.
Brazil investigates capital rampage amid calls for accountability
Brazilians are demanding justice after the storming of government offices by ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters.
North American leaders to cooperate on semiconductors
Ahead of summit, US, Canada and Mexico also pledge new cooperation on migration, climate and drugs, White House says.
Finnish appeals court begins Liberia war crime hearing
Prosecutors believe the suspect who now lives in Finland, committed crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone and Liberia.