Iran restricts WhatsApp, Instagram as Mahsa Amini protests grow
NetBlocks says the outage is the 'most severe' since the internet was blocked during 2019's fuel protests.
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US court lifts hold on seized Mar-a-Lago classified records
The decision removes an obstacle that could have delayed by weeks the investigation into the storage of the documents.
Kishida, Yoon hold talks, agree to improve Japan-S Korea ties
Japan and S Korea's leaders agree to improve relations soured by disputes over WWII forced labour and sexual slavery.
World leaders pledge billions to fight AIDS, TB, and malaria
Donor conference on the sidelines of UN meeting raises record $14.25bn although UK and Italy delay pledge announcements.
Russia must be punished for its crime of invasion: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president addressed UN meeting in video address just hours after Russia announced plans to call up 300,000.
US Senate ratifies international pact to curb greenhouse gases
US senators approve Kigali Amendment in 69-27 vote hailed by environmentalists as welcome step to tackle climate crisis.
Canada: Coroner launching inquests into stabbing spree deaths
Two public inquests will be held in relation to fatal attacks in Saskatchewan that sent shock waves across the country.
Biden says Russia ‘shamelessly’ violated UN charter
At the annual meeting at the UN General Assembly, the US president accused Moscow of launching 'brutal' war in Ukraine.
‘Thrown into the meat grinder’: Russians react to mobilisation
After President Putin announced the partial mobilisation of population, 'how to leave Russia' spikes on search engines.
Russia, Ukraine exchange nearly 300 prisoners in surprise swap
Those exchanged include 10 foreign citizens and the Ukrainian commanders who defended Mariupol.
US Fed hikes interest rate to highest level since 2008
Announcement sparks concern that fight to contain sky-high US inflation could tip the economy into a recession.
Zelenskyy: World would not allow Putin to use nuclear weapons
In interview with German TV, the Ukrainian leader repeated calls for Berlin to supply Ukraine with more heavy weapons.
Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s UNGA speech
In wide-reaching UN address, US president slams Russia and says Washington not seeking 'cold war' with Beijing.
China calls for ‘ceasefire through dialogue’ after Putin address
Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilisation of 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine.
What issues did Middle East leaders raise in UNGA address?
Middle East leaders at UNGA express concerns about Ukraine war, Israel's occupation of Palestine and Iran nuclear deal.
After battlefield setbacks in Ukraine, Putin orders mobilisation
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces plans to mobilise up to 300,000 military reservists to fight in Ukraine.
Former US police officer gets 3 years in George Floyd killing
Ex-Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane is already serving a 2.5-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights.
US military says killed 27 al-Shabab fighters in central Somalia
Air strike on Sunday in Somalia's Hiran region is sixth so far this year, US Africa Command says on its website.
Photos: Iraq’s mighty Tigris river is drying up
Drying riverbeds mean Iraqi authorities have had to sharply cut the area of cultivated land in the country.
Russian group calls for protests against Putin’s war mobilisation
Vesna Youth Democratic Movement appeals to military and reservists to refuse to participate in Russia's war on Ukraine.