Dozens freed in new Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap
Latest exchange suggests some contact remains between two sides despite intense fighting in Ukraine's east and south.
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Fiji’s opposition lodges complaint over election results
Move comes after Fiji authorities took down a provisional tally that showed the opposition holding a very early lead.
Taiwanese train for war after year of crises
As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, private companies are stepping forward to prepare Taiwanese civilians for war.
United Nations blocks Myanmar military taking UN seat
Rights groups say the National Unity Government, made up of elected members, must represent Myanmar at all UN bodies.
Istanbul mayor sentenced to prison for insulting public officials
Court also imposes political ban on Ekrem Imamoglu, seen as a potential opponent of President Erdogan in 2023 elections.
UN expels Iran from women’s rights body for protest crackdowns
A US-drafted resolution to remove Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women passed over objections from Iran.
Peru declares nationwide state of emergency as crisis deepens
Ex-President Pedro Castillo calls on supporters to go to prison where he is held as prosecutors seek 18-month detention.
China removes 6 diplomats after Manchester consulate violence: UK
Britain had requested they waive diplomatic immunity and be questioned by police over attack on pro-democracy activist.
UN biodiversity talks hampered by ‘lack of political will’: WWF
World Wildlife Fund urges more ambitious targets after developing nations stage COP15 walkout over funding plans.
US marks 10-year anniversary of Sandy Hook school shooting
The attack was one of the deadliest school shootings in modern US history, leaving 20 children and six educators dead.
HSBC to stop funding new oil and gas projects
HSBC said it would continue to finance energy companies at the corporate level to help them overhaul their businesses.
As elections approach, Tunisian market shelves are still bare
Food shortages have been ongoing for months in Tunisia, another sign of the country's economic crisis.
Kosovo officially applies for EU membership in symbolic act
EU membership is currently out of reach for the country, which has been independent since 2008.
EU pledges $10bn investment in Southeast Asia during ASEAN summit
Brussels hosts the leaders of Southeast Asian countries in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China.
Ghana inflation soared to 21-year high above 50% in November
Consumer inflation rise comes as the gold, oil and cocoa producer battles its worst economic crisis in a generation.
Russia-Ukraine war reaches dark side of the internet
The darknet has become another, quiet front in the war as Russian and Ukrainian hackers, once united, drift apart.
Three parties sign coalition deal to form Latvia’s government
The deal comes weeks after a general election that was shaped by Russia’s war in Ukraine and economic woes.
US couple charged with ‘torture’ of their foster child in Uganda
Neighbours sounded the alarm over the 10-year-old boy who was 'constantly' abused between 2020 and 2022, police said.
At least four people dead after boat capsizes in English Channel
At least 4 dead and dozens of others rescued after a boat capsizes in the English Channel, UK media reports.
NASA to run first global water survey from space
Mission will conduct a comprehensive survey that aims to shed new light on mechanics and consequences of climate change.