India to have 2.9 million more people than China by mid-2023: UN
UNFPA data estimates India’s population at 1.4286 billion against 1.4257 billion for China by the middle of the year.
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Indonesian fishermen saved after Australia shipwreck; 9 missing
The group spent six days without food or water on a remote island where they were shipwrecked by Cyclone Ilsa.
Renowned Irish climber dies, Indian missing on Nepal’s Annapurna
Noel Hanna died while returning from summit while Indian climber Anurag Maloo fell into crevasse on the same mountain.
Chinese-Australians report less racism, greater belonging: Poll
Experiences of racist abuse have fallen by one-third since 2020, according to poll by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 420
As the conflict enters its 420th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Kim Jong Un orders launch of spy satellite to proceed
Putting a surveillance satellite into orbit is a key goal of North Korean leader's military strategy.
Fugees star says money from Malaysia’s Jho Low was for Obama pic
US Rapper Prakazrel Michel is accused of plotting with financier Jho Low to influence Obama and Trump administrations.
Brazil condemns ‘violation’ of Ukraine’s territory amid criticism
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also reiterated calls for a negotiated peace between Russian and Ukraine.
Parking garage collapses in New York City, killing at least one
No foul play is suspected in the US structure's collapse, which took place near Pace University in lower Manhattan.
Dominion, Fox News reach $787m settlement in defamation case
The voting machine maker had launched a $1.6bn lawsuit against the news network for its coverage of 2020 US election.
US charges Russians, Americans for ‘malign’ influence campaign
Washington accuses Russian agents of trying to exert influence through small US groups and interfering in local vote.
Fighting continues in Sudan hours after ceasefire was to begin
The regular army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) accused each other of failing to respect the truce.
‘Rights crisis’: Amnesty report documents abuses in Nicaragua
The government of President Daniel Ortega has been criticised for targeting dissidents and consolidating power.
Anti-abortion groups urge US top court to restrict abortion pill
Groups push the US Supreme Court to reject Biden administration request to halt a Texas ruling limiting access to pill.
Egypt agreed to supply arms to Ukraine after US talks: Report
Leaked Pentagon documents show that Egypt paused plan to produce rockets for Russia, The Washington Post reports.
Justice sought after US teen Ralph Yarl shot for ringing doorbell
Lawyers for Yarl are demanding to know why gunman was initially released after Thursday's shooting in Missouri.
Palestine’s Abbas in Saudi Arabia for King Salman, MBS meetings
Abbas's visit coincides with the arrival of a delegation from his rival Hamas to Saudi Arabia.
Fire in Beijing hospital kills 21: State media
Staff reportedly removed 71 patients after a fire broke out in the inpatient department of Beijing Changfeng Hospital.
Mapping the heavy fighting in Sudan
Sudan's army and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have clashed in the capital and other cities.
Russian court upholds detention of US reporter Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal reporter is first US correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges.