Bankers blasted for ‘whitewashing’ China’s crackdown on Hong Kong
Activists and US legislators say banking summit being used to legitimise the dismantling of city's freedoms.
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Death toll from bridge collapse in India’s Gujarat rises to 132
Some 177 people rescued and 19 people receiving medical care as search operations continue overnight, officials say.
US plans to deploy B-52 bombers to northern Australia: Report
US tells ABC its ability to deploy nuclear-capable bombers to Australia 'sends a strong message to our adversaries'.
Death toll rises as Philippines retrieves more bodies after storm
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to fly over devastated areas after Tropical Storm Nalgae swept through the country.
World reacts as Lula wins Brazil presidential election
World leaders praise conduct of election after losing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro made baseless claims of electoral fraud.
Brazil election: Lula da Silva narrowly defeats Jair Bolsonaro
Left-wing former leader wins Brazil's presidency in close vote but far-right incumbent has yet to concede.
Lavrov draws parallels between Ukraine war, Cuban missile crisis
Russian foreign minister says he hopes Biden will deal wisely with Ukraine like JFK did with the Cuban crisis.
Russia alleges Canadian-made parts in drones targeting ships
Russian military says it 'conducted an examination of Canadian-made navigation modules' found in the shot-down drones.
Stampede at Fally Ipupa concert kills 11 in DRC’s capital
DR Congo's interior minister blamed organisers for the packed concert headlined by African music star Fally Ipupa.
At least 60 people killed in bridge collapse in India
The 230-metre bridge was built during British rule and was recently reopened to the public after renovations.
Man firebombs UK migrant processing centre
Man throws petrol bombs attached with fireworks at a migration centre in Dover before reportedly killing himself.
QatarEnergy in talks for 30% in Lebanon offshore gas project
Offshore areas in the eastern Mediterranean and Levant have yielded major gas discoveries in the past decade.
Seoul tragedy: The difference between crowd crush and stampede
The tragic event in Seoul is being described as a crowd crush or surge, which is different from a stampede.
West urges Russia to reverse Ukraine grain deal suspension
Moscow suspended its participation in the Black Sea deal after blaming Ukraine for a drone attack in Crimea.
GCC condemns German minister’s remarks on Qatar World Cup 2022
The six-member Gulf bloc says it backs Doha in 'addressing any interference in its internal affairs'.
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun leaves office amid crisis
President Michel Aoun leaves office a day earlier than his mandate ends as parliament fails to agree on his successor.
Polarisied Brazil votes in presidential election run-off
Brazilians vote in the second round of a tightly contested election pitting Jair Bolsonaro against Lula da Silva.
Palestinian attacker shot dead after killing Israeli in West Bank
Violence in the occupied West Bank has escalated amid daily Israeli raids, including in Nablus and Jenin.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 249
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 249th day, we take a look at the main developments.
DR Congo expels Rwandan ambassador as M23 rebels seize towns
Kinshasa orders Rwandan ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours after accusing Kigali of supporting M23 rebels.