What to know about Kuwait’s parliamentary elections
Authorities will not meddle in parliamentary election crown prince says, which 796,000 citizens are eligible to vote for
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PM Liz Truss defends uncosted UK tax cuts despite market turmoil
Truss says big tax cuts are the right path for the UK, refusing to consider reversing the so-called 'mini budget'.
Creator of Johns Hopkins COVID tracker wins top US science award
Tracker launched by US professor Lauren Gardner in early days of outbreak credited with informing global response.
Russia says Nord Stream pipeline leaks were in US zone
Moscow's claims come as Sweden reports a fourth leak.
Kuwait heads to polls in second legislative election in two years
Some 305 candidates, including 22 women, are competing for 50 seats in parliament in five constituencies.
All women have right to safe, legal abortion: India’s top court
Court says a woman's lack of marital status cannot deny her the choice to abort a pregnancy at any time up to 24 weeks.
More than 1,700 land activists murdered in the past decade
Some 200 environmental activists were killed in 2021 alone with Mexico the deadliest country with 54 murders.
Rockets hit Baghdad for second day as Iraq unrest escalates
Four rockets landed around Iraqi government buildings, a day after an attempted storming of Iraq's parliament.
Red carpet rolled out in US bid to woo Pacific Islands from China
Washington is in heated competition with Beijing for influence among Pacific island nations.
Rapper Coolio of Gangster Paradise fame dies at 59
American artist Coolio's career album sales totalled 4.8 million and he was nominated six times for a Grammy award.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 218
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 218th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Body of missing US ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson found in Nepal
The famed extreme skier was blown off Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain, by a small avalanche on Monday.
Aung San Suu Kyi, Australian economic adviser jailed in Myanmar
Australia calls for immediate release of Sean Turnell who was tried alongside Aung San Suu Kyi over state secrets.
Kamala Harris visits DMZ after North Korea missile launch
US vice president and South Korea President YoonSuk-yeol both condmened North Korea's weapons tests.
US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’
The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence.
Chinese-Pakistani dual national killed in gun attack in Karachi
A gunman posing as a dental patient kills a Chinese-Pakistani dual citizen and injures two others in Karachi.
Biden to oil companies: Don’t hike prices as Hurricane Ian nears
'Do not use this as an excuse to raise gasoline prices or gouge the American people,' US President Joe Biden said.
US renews call for citizens to leave Russia amid mobilisation
US embassy in Moscow warns American citizens that Russia may conscript dual nationals for military service in Ukraine.
Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro widens days before Brazil election
Brazil remains tense before October 2 vote, as polls show former left-wing leader ahead of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Taliban signs ‘preliminary’ deal with Russia for oil, gas, wheat
The agreement comes as Afghanistan faces a worsening humanitarian crisis.