Murder trial of ex-Indonesian Police General Ferdy Sambo begins
The case against Ferdy Sambo has put a spotlight on alleged impunity and corruption in Indonesia's police force.
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Photos: The Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Congress
The meeting is expected to reappoint Xi as leader, and reaffirm a commitment to his policies for the next five years.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 236
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 236th day, we take a look at the main developments.
UN ‘distressed’ over 92 stripped refugees at Greece-Turkey border
Greece and Turkey trade accusations after Greek authorities find the people close to the countries' border.
Iran’s Evin prison fire death toll climbs to eight
State media says a prison break attempt led to fighting and the fire, which killed inmates in the financial crimes ward.
Probe after Hong Kong protesters attacked at China UK consulate
Manchester police were sent to the scene after pro-democracy campaigners were targeted in the UK city of Manchester.
Japan’s Kishida sends offering to a controversial war shrine
Kishida sends a ritual offering to a war shrine that honours Japan's war dead and is a source of diplomatic frictions.
Japan’s Kishida orders investigation into Unification Church
PM's order comes amid anger over ruling LDP's ties to religious sect accused of forcing large donations from followers.
Russian drone attacks in Ukrainian capital kill four people
Attacks come exactly a week after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro, Lula face off in first debate of run-off
The free-wheeling debate rules allowed the candidates to roam the stage as they traded jabs and personal insults.
Russia war in Ukraine pushes 4 million children into poverty: UN
Study of 22 countries shows children in Russia and Ukraine were most affected by the economic fallout of war, UN says.
Is Xi Jinping China’s new Mao Zedong?
With Xi casting himself as a 21st-century Mao, China risks 'arbitrary rule'.
Protesters call for cancellation of ‘revisionist’ Serb film
Critics say new documentary on Republika Srpska 'whitewashes' war crimes committed by Serb forces in Bosnia.
Joe Biden has ‘no plans’ to meet Saudi Arabia’s MBS at G20 summit
After OPEC+ decided to cut oil production, the US accused the Saudis of aligning with Russia, worsening their relations.
Two Rohingya camp leaders killed in Bangladesh
Rohingya leaders were hacked to death in one of the worst attacks in recent months.
Massive protest in Paris against inflation and climate crisis
Organisers say 140,000 people attended the march against the rising cost of living and climate change inaction.
UK’s Liz Truss struggles to save premiership after tax U-turns
Truss is under pressure after making U-turns on two major policies, as new Chancellor Hunt makes a new budget plan.
AU calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
The call for a truce comes as the pan-African body makes efforts to bring the warring sides to negotiating table.
Canada, US send military equipment to crisis-torn Haiti
The equipment is to help the national police fight 'against criminal actors' amid a month-long turmoil.
Palestinian man shot by Israeli forces dies in occupied West Bank
Palestinian Wafa news agency, quoting medical sources, identified the slain man as 31-year-old Mujahed Ahmad Daoud.