China halts travel visas for South Korea, Japan over COVID curbs
The move came after Seoul and Tokyo introduced measures for visitors from China last month, including visa restrictions.
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Armenia cancels military drills of Russian-led alliance
Pashinyan is frustrated by Russia's failure to secure transit along a corridor linking Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
Thousands of Iran assault rifles bound for Yemen seized: US Navy
Weapons discovered off the coast of Oman on a route used 'to traffic illicit cargo' to Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Iran sentences Belgian national to 40 years in prison, 74 lashes
Relations between Iran and Belgium have increasingly soured following the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in 2018.
War game shows Taiwan stops China invasion but at ‘enormous’ cost
US military support critical for Taiwan to fend off Chinese invasion, but the victory may be 'pyrrhic', think-tank says.
Nigeria’s GT Bank fined in UK over money-laundering failures
Financial watchdog says GT Bank, a repeat offender, has not disputed the findings and agreed to settle.
Russia promises stronger military as Ukraine war drags on
Top Russian generals pledge to bolster the Russian army amid criticism of military failures.
The battle for Ukraine’s Soledar: ‘What madness looks like’
Capturing Soledar would be seen as a win for Russian forces who have experienced months of military losses.
Gabon names first female vice president and new prime minister
The new vice president, the first woman to hold the position in Gabon, was previously PM and defence minister.
Iran executions ‘state sanctioned killing’: UN rights chief
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned the 'weaponisation' of the death penalty to squash dissent.
President warns of ‘difficult’ times as inflation rises in Egypt
Prices in Egypt have risen across many sectors, from food items and medical services to housing and furniture.
Pakistan PM says ‘deeply moved by compassion’ of donors at Geneva
Shehbaz Sharif lauds 'show of solidarity' after flood-hit Pakistan secures pledge of more than $10bn to rebuild itself.
Rights group condemns Algeria after mass death sentences
Amnesty's call comes after court sentenced dozens to death for lynching a man falsely accused of starting deadly fires.
Photos: Ladakh herders struggle on the frontier of climate crisis
The Himalayan region's sparsely populated villages witness shifting weather patterns that have altered people's lives.
Insecurity could derail Nigeria polls, election commission warns
There have been 50 recorded attacks on offices of the electoral commission nationwide between 2019 and 2022.
After the World Cup, Qatar looks to revive its stock market
Qatar is turning its attention to diversifying its economy away from gas.
US SEC charges McDonald’s ex-CEO for misrepresentations
The SEC hit former CEO Stephen Easterbrook with a five-year officer and director bar and a $400,000 civil penalty.
Venezuelan court issues warrants for new opposition leaders
The government of Nicolas Maduro has been criticised for barring potential challengers from seeking office.
Ukraine enhances defences in east amid relentless Russian attacks
Kyiv says it is strengthening forces in Soledar near Bakhmut as it battles attacks by Russia's Wagner mercenary group.
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro admitted to US hospital
Bolsonaro's hospitalisation in Florida follows an attack by his supporters against key government offices in Brazil.