Uganda to send 1,000 troops to regional force against M23 in DRC
Uganda will be the third country to deploy troops after contingents from Kenya and Burundi have arrived in eastern DRC.
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UK recognises veterans of nuclear weapons tests with medals
The honour comes 70 years after Britain detonated a nuclear bomb in the Indian Ocean.
Dozens of countries pledge aid for Moldova at Paris conference
A donor conference aims to help Moldova deal with the impact of the Ukraine war and rising food and energy prices.
Equatorial Guinea ruling party wins 99% of votes in early results
Eighty-year-old President Obiang, the world's longest-ruling head of state, is seeking to extend his 43 years in office.
Shunned by the West, Russia’s IT sector goes on the defensive
Russia has tried to stem a brain drain by offering IT workers new benefits, but some fear the industry is doomed.
Pakistan reopens border crossing with Afghanistan after shooting
Key crossing at Chaman reopened a week after Afghan gunman killed a Pakistani security guard there.
HRW: More must be done to help ISIL camp repatriates reintegrate
New Human Rights Watch report shows repatriated children facing reintegration issues while thousands remain detained.
Shamima Begum likely ‘child victim of trafficking’: UK court told
A London court begins reviewing the case of a woman who lost her British citizenship after joining ISIL in Syria.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian student ‘on his way to school’
Mahmoud al-Saadi, 18, was killed by the Israeli army on his way to school from the Jenin refugee camp, Palestinians say.
Iran attacks positions in northern Iraq targeting Kurdish groups
Iran says Kurdish separatist groups based in northern Iraq are destabilising Kurdish-majority provinces in Iran.
Hong Kong leader tests positive for COVID after APEC forum
John Lee's positive test result comes days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok.
Rival coalitions claim edge in Malaysia as deadline looms
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and rival Muhyiddin each insist they have the support to lead as uncertainty continues.
Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment
From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.
COP27: Who will pay for climate ‘loss and damage’ fund?
Countries agree to set up a new fund, but details are still to be worked out on who would contribute to the fund.
Photos: Spectacular opening ceremony kicks off World Cup in Qatar
Fireworks, singing, dancing and an emphasis on Qatari culture mark the start of football’s biggest event.
World leaders who attended FIFA Qatar World Cup opening ceremony
Arab leaders dominated the list of world leaders who attended the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Polls close in Kazakhstan snap presidential election
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is widely expected to win Sunday's election over five little-known candidates.
Nepal votes to elect new government to revive economy
Over 60 percent of Nepal's eligible voters cast their ballots at the polls amid high inflation and unemployment.
First direct Tel Aviv to Doha flight brings fans to World Cup
Qatar said flights are for World Cup fans and its position on Israel remains unchanged as both countries have no ties.
What are people saying about the COP27 deal?
Countries have adopted a fund to help poor countries affected by disasters, but no efforts made to tackle emissions.