Pakistan PM set to appoint new army chief
The current army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, is to step down on November 29 after serving for six years.
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UK’s top court rejects Scotland’s independence referendum bid
The Supreme Court says the Scottish government cannot hold a second plebiscite next year without London's approval.
Tanzania plane crash rescue was delayed, ill equipped: Report
The government should 'build adequate capabilities' for its search and rescue teams, a transport ministry report says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 273
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 273rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
New Avatar film gets rare China release
Avatar: The Way of Water is one of the few foreign films to get access to the Chinese market in recent months.
Seven dead in Walmart store shooting: Virginia police
Virginia's Chesapeake police confirms that six people and unidentified shooter have been killed.
Injuries after magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes western Turkey
Authorities said dozens of people were injured, mostly in the panic that ensued after the quake.
Larger fires, heavier rains forecast in Australia as world warms
Government report says rising temperatures may cause larger and more frequent fires in southern Australia.
One dead, several injured in two explosions in Jerusalem
Separate explosions come after a 16-year-old Palestinian was killed in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces.
Ukraine to set up ‘invincibility’ shelters as cold, snow set in
Russian air attacks have destroyed much of Ukraine's power infrastructure, leaving people unable to heat their homes.
China’s COVID cases to smash records as video shows workers rebel
Chinese authorities are introducing new restrictions across the country as infections look set to pass April's peak.
Quake rescue efforts in Indonesia focus on landslide-hit villages
Monday's earthquake unleashed dangerous landslides which swept dozens of homes down the mountainsides.
New Zealand delivers record rate hike, flags 2023 recession
Reserve Bank of New Zealand raises the official cash rate to 4.25 percent, the highest since 2009.
Why is Malaysia’s king helping choose the country’s next PM?
Four days after an inconclusive election, efforts continue to form a new government in the Southeast Asian nation.
Iranian Soccer Players And Fans Protested At The World Cup In Solidarity With Anti-Government Demonstrations Back Home
The Iranian national team stayed silent when the national anthem played before its match against England. Fans in the crowd also held up signs and photos of protesters killed by security forces.
Photos: Giroud equals record as holders France beat Australia 4-1
Defending champions started their World Cup campaign with a win as Olivier Giroud become France's joint record scorer.
FTX was run as a ‘personal fiefdom’ of former CEO, lawyers say
In the first bankruptcy hearing, lawyers alleged that substantial assets were missing from the firm.
Biden urged to rethink Ukraine’s request for Gray Eagle drones
Ukraine has appealed to the US to supply it with powerful drones as it seeks an advantage in its war with Russia.
US progressives reject Republican push against Ilhan Omar
Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy promises to remove Muslim congresswoman from committee, sparking backlash.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks to challenge election loss
The far-right president has a long history of casting doubt on election results and pushing anti-democratic rhetoric.