Pakistan flooding death toll tops 1,000 as rains continue to pour
Authorities say 119 people died in the last 24 hours and several countries pledge emergency aid for flood victims.
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Artists celebrate as Art Jakarta resumes after COVID hiatus
One of Southeast Asia's largest and oldest art fairs is back in Jakarta after a two year COVID suspension.
Three Dutch soldiers wounded in shooting outside US hotel
Investigation under way after shooting outside Indianapolis hotel wounds three Dutch soldiers, one of them critically.
US warships transit Taiwan Strait in a first since Pelosi’s visit
US warships sail through Taiwan Strait for first time since China launched drills in response to Pelosi's Taipei visit.
Thousands rally in defence of Argentina’s Fernandez de Kirchner
Thousands take to the streets in vice president's defence as prosecutors seek jail sentence for corruption allegations.
32 killed in Libya’s Tripoli as fears grow of a wider war
Deadly clashes rock Libya's capital, raising fears of a return to full-blown war amid a months-long political standoff.
Horrifying Photos And Videos Capture The Utter Devastation Of Pakistan’s “Monster Monsoon” Floods That Have Already Killed Nearly 1,000 People
"Pakistan is living through a serious climate catastrophe, one of the hardest in the decade."
Dell ceases all Russian operations after August offices closure
Dell is among several Western firms which are curtailing operations in Russia after Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.
US to name Arctic ambassador eying Russia and China
'Critical strategic importance' says the US as Russia reopens hundreds of Soviet-era military sites in the region.
What triggered the latest fighting in Tigray?
The Ethiopian government and rebel forces have accused each other of violating a months-long ceasefire.
France’s Macron concludes Algeria visit with new pact
French leader and his Algerian counterpart Tebboun say they will open a new era laying foundation for a new partnership.
EU says Serbia, Kosovo settle dispute over identity documents
EU foreign policy chief says the two neighbours have agreed on a deal over movement of citizens across their border.
Risk of leak at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Operator
Authorities have distributed iodine tablets to residents who live near the nuclear plant in case of a radioactive leak.
Japan pledges $30bn in aid for Africa at Tunisia conference
Japan's aid pledge to be delivered over three years, and with smaller amounts also available for African food security.
Six of 43 missing Mexico students were given to army: Official
The revelation by a top official ties the military to one of Mexico’s worst human rights scandals.
Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from squalid Dutch camp
Dutch towns and cities have offered accommodation to Ukrainians fleeing war, a similar welcome not extended to others.
Deadly clashes between rival armed groups erupt in Libyan capital
Violence comes in the wake of a build-up of rival forces in the capital Tripoli over the past week.
US judge says 9/11 victims not entitled to Afghan bank assets
Seizure of central bank assets would effectively acknowledge Taliban as legitimate government of Afghanistan - judge.
UN condemns deadly air raid that ‘hit kindergarten’ in Tigray
UNICEF calls on all parties to agree to an 'immediate cessation of hostilities' as the federal gov't denies involvement.
Jamaican minister rejects workers’ abuse claims on Canadian farms
Jamaican farm workers in Canada who raised abuse allegations say labour minister's comments are a 'slap in the face'.