Kashmir police arrest suspect in murder of top prison official
Hemant Kumar Lohia's domestic worker is the main accused in the killing, which has also been claimed by a rebel group.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 223
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 223rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
At least 15 killed in latest Ecuador prison riot
South American nation's prison agency says 14 people were taken to hospital and work is underway to identify the dead.
Australia targets zero-extinction with promise to conserve land
Government says it will aim to conserve 30 percent of Australia's land mass in attempt to protect its unique wildlife.
North Korea fires ‘dangerous’ ballistic missile over Japan
Japan, South Korea and the US promise 'robust response' after Pyongyang's fifth weapons test in 10 days.
US to impose additional ‘costs’ on Iran amid protests, Biden says
US president says he is 'gravely concerned' by reports of crackdown on protests in Iran over death of Mahsa Amini.
Credit Suisse sees shares sink over restructuring concerns
Shares slid as much as 11.5 percent before recovering as investors panicked over bank's ability for a turnaround.
US Supreme Court begins session amid crisis of public trust
Recent survey finds just 47 percent of Americans trust US top court, which is taking up new set of contentious cases.
Chechnya’s leader to send teenage sons to fight in Ukraine
Putin's ally criticised a top Russian general for 'mediocrity' and said his sons aged 14, 15, and 16 will go to war.
Ukrainian forces advance southward, mirroring success in the east
Ukrainian forces recapture territory in the south, threatening supply lines for thousands of Russian troops.
Trial begins for Oath Keepers charged in Jan 6 US Capitol riot
Five people face felony charges, including seditious conspiracy - a Civil War-era statute that is rarely prosecuted.
US top diplomat begins Latin America tour with visit to Colombia
Antony Blinken's trip to Colombia, Chile and Peru is part of US effort to reaffirm commitment to South American allies.
Afghan women protest school attack as Taliban cracks down
Women rallied across various cities in Afghanistan after dozens of mostly young women were killed in a school attack.
Biden announces new aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
In visit to island, US president says he will ensure that Puerto Rico gets promised assistance after devastating storm.
Oil soars as OPEC+ mulls largest output cut since 2020
Cutting output by over a million barrels per day would be the cartel's largest cut since the start of the pandemic.
‘Constant lying’: Pro-Kremlin figures lament the loss of Lyman
As Ukrainian forces recapture the strategic city of Lyman, pro-Putin commentators slam Russia's military tactics.
Who were the Denisovans?
Denisovans shared a common ancestor with Neanderthals until their populations diverged 380,000 to 470,000 years ago.
The Lebanese farm regenerating soil and promoting food security
Farm based on respecting the ecosystem is sheltered from the changing market amid global food insecurity.
US manufacturing falls to lowest level since May 2020
Orders have shrunk amid rising interest rates aimed at taming high inflation in the United States.
Haiti’s public health crisis deepens as cholera cases reported
Haiti reports at least seven suspected deaths as outbreak hits amid rising gang violence, limited fuel and water access.