UN nuclear chief raises alarm over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant
For the sixth time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, Europe's largest nuclear plant knocked off grid.
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At least 36 killed in eastern DR Congo attack
Attack targeted the village of Mukondi, south of the city of Beni, in violence-wracked North Kivu province.
‘Courage and audacity’: Young voices steer change at UN meeting
From climate change to digital inclusion, young delegates make their opinions heard at Least Developed Countries summit.
After earthquakes, Syrians utilise new rules to cross from Turkey
Thousands of Syrians have decided to rely on support networks in their home country.
S Korea appeals ruling to compensate Vietnam War massacre victim
Court had ruled that Nguyen Thi Thanh be compensated for injuries sustained during a mass killing by S Korean soldiers.
Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province killed in blast
Mohammad Dawood Muzammil's killing comes a day after he met top government officials visiting from capital Kabul.
Indonesian football officials jailed over deadly stadium crush
Two officials have been jailed after being found guilty of negligence in case of 135 killed in 2022 stadium crush.
Georgia withdraws ‘foreign agents’ bill after days of protests
An EU delegation welcomed the decision to drop the controversial draft law and encouraged Georgia to resume reforms.
US Fed still up in the air on speeding up rate hikes: Powell
US Fed chief says that while higher and faster rate hikes are possible, it hinges on upcoming jobs and inflation data.
Aurat March: Pakistani women rally seeking safe public space
Thousands of women rally across major cities challenging patriarchy and highlighting issues such as sexual harassment.
Two dead in failed attempt to steal $32.5m from Chile airport
A firefight broke out at the Santiago airport when a group of armed men attempted to seize a large shipment of cash.
Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ and the debate over US protest rights
The standoff between authorities and opponents of police training facility has become latest free speech battleground.
Imran Khan says Pakistan gov’t ‘petrified’ of losing elections
Ex-PM criticises the federal government's decision to ban public gatherings which forced him to call off election rally.
Layoffs revised up in January but US labour market still strong
Even as layoffs rose in January and job cuts were higher than initially thought in 2022, job market remains strong.
US investigation finds police abuse, discrimination in Louisville
Attorney General Merrick Garland says civil rights probe documented excessive force and bias against Black residents.
International Women’s Day protesters demand gender equality
People around the world demonstrate, attend conferences and hold artistic events to mark International Women's Day.
NATO cautious amid ongoing Nord Stream blasts investigation
Leaked US intelligence suggests a pro-Ukrainian group may be behind the September 2022 attacks on the gas pipelines.
‘Foreign agents’ law: Why are protests taking place in Georgia?
A 'foreign agent' bill reminiscent of a controversial law passed in Russia has triggered protests in Tbilisi.
Antarctic sea ice extent reaches all-time low: EU monitor
Diminished ice cover is a major concern because it helps accelerate global warming.
Debut launch of world’s first 3D-printed rocket called off
A new launch date has not been announced after the California-based startup Relativity cancelled the launch Wednesday.