China lifts weeks-long lockdown on southwest Chengdu
Government offices, public transport and companies resume work in the city of 21 million people after COVID outbreak.
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Jerusalem: Palestinian schools strike over Israeli-imposed books
Hundreds of Palestinian schools strike in protest at Israeli efforts to censor Palestinian textbooks.
Drop terrorism charges against ex-PM Imran Khan: Pakistan court
High court orders removal of terrorism charges against the former prime minister, says his defence lawyer.
Who is Italy’s leadership hopeful Giorgia Meloni?
After her party's meteoric rise, Meloni could become the first far-right leader to guide the country since World War II.
Film on anchor Ravish Kumar ‘angry letter to journalism’ in India
While We Watched is a 'wake-up call to how perilous and fragile the relationship between a free press and democracy is'.
Taliban, US swap prisoners – Guantanamo detainee for navy veteran
Afghanistan's foreign minister says US navy veteran Mark Frerichs was exchanged for Taliban associate Bashar Noorzai.
Ben & Jerry’s founder: Unilever violating deal over Israel sale
The ice cream makers say Unilever has violated a 2000 agreement by selling its business to a local licensee.
Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed al-Najdi
Ahmed Al-Najdi calls on the Egyptian authorities to release three of his colleagues still in detention.
Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva condemns Putin’s war on Ukraine
The superstar female musician denounces Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the 'death of our boys for illusory goals.'
US military base in Syria targeted in failed rocket attack
US Central Command says at least four rockets were launched towards the US military's Green Village base in Syria.
Photos: War-ravaged Sri Lankan Tamils suffer amid economic crisis
The current crisis is a second blow to the Tamil population, already ravaged by the civil war's final offensive.
‘Gigantic mistake’: Biden warned China’s Xi over aiding Russia
Call was 'not to threaten' the Chinese leader but to warn of the consequences of ignoring sanctions, US president says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 208
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 208th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Pakistan won’t default on debts despite historic floods: Minister
Finance minister Miftah Ismail says a $1bn payment in international bonds will 'absolutely' be met in December.
World’s first public database on fossil fuels launched
Developers hope the Global Registry of Fossil Fuels will empower activists and investors to hold governments to account.
Typhoon Nanmadol lashes Japan with heavy rain; one killed
Nanmadol, the 14th typhoon to hit Japan this season, is now heading towards Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo.
Zelenskyy promises no let up in counteroffensive against Russia
Pledge comes as US calls for vigilance and the UK warns of more Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
Biden says US forces would defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion
US president's remarks latest sign of a shift away from a policy of strategic ambiguity towards the self-ruled island.
Russia turns to trucks and big wages to woo volunteer soldiers
In the Russian city of Rostov, soldiers in camouflage and black masks show their guns and offer recruitment contracts.
Death toll rises to 81 in Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border clashes
Russian President Putin urged both countries to resolve their differences by 'peaceful, political and diplomatic means'.