Former UK ambassador, husband detained by Myanmar military gov’t
Vicky Bowman and husband, Htein Lin, arrested in Yangon and investigated under the country's Immigration Act.
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‘It’s a nightmare, every day’: Rohingya in India live in fear
Some 40,000 Rohingya refugees live in India where fears are growing as calls for deportations to Myanmar increase.
France’s Macron in Algeria: Frosty ties, bitter history
Macron's visit is an attempt to mend relations between France and Algeria, which hit a new low in the last year.
Iran ‘carefully reviewing’ US response to nuclear deal proposal
Iran had sent a 'reasonable' response to EU's proposal to restore the nuclear deal last week, as negotiations continue.
Pakistan rejects India’s closure of missile firing incident
Indian Air Force on Tuesday said it sacked three officers for accidentally firing a missile into Pakistan in March.
Many killed in Russian attack on Ukraine train station: Zelenskyy
Ukraine's president says a Russia attacked a train station in the town of Chaplyn on Kyiv's Independence Day.
These Photos Show Just How Miserable The Mass Flight Delays And Cancellations Have Become
Traveling at US airports will likely remain a challenge in the fall as airlines cut thousands of flights ahead of the holiday season.
UN calls for ceasefire amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for a ceasefire after renewed fighting erupted around the Tigray region.
US ambassador arrives to post in Sudan following 25-year freeze
The ambassador arrives as Sudan is experiencing widespread unrest, with protesters calling for an end to military rule.
Indian tycoon’s bid for broadcaster stokes media freedom concerns
NDTV said that the move by billionaire Gautam Adani came 'without any discussion' with the broadcaster or its founders.
Vote counting begins in tight Angola election
Some 14.7 million people were registered to vote at 13,200 polling stations across the southern African nation.
US elections: Five key takeaways from New York, Florida primaries
Contests across key states offer preview of midterm elections as Republicans will push to regain control of Congress.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, UN urges end to ‘senseless’ war
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the people of Ukraine 'need peace' as the conflict enters its seventh month.
ACLU, news orgs challenge Arizona law limiting filming of police
The ACLU says the law, which bans filming of police within eight feet, is 'blatantly unconstitutional'.
Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan economy
The Qatar Investment Authority's announcement comes as Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Doha on an official trip.
Biden administration to cancel at least $10K in student loan debt
President Joe Biden says loan forgiveness will help 'families that need it most' amid debt crisis in the United States.
Russia arrests ex-mayor for ‘discrediting’ army amid Ukraine war
Police arrest opposition figure Yevgeny Roizman, 59 who served as mayor of Yekaterinburg from 2013-2018.
Biden announces nearly $3bn in US military aid to Ukraine
As Russia's invasion enters seventh month, new US aid package signals 'shift' towards Ukraine's long-term needs.
Jamaican farmworkers decry ‘seismic-level exploitation’ in Canada
Temporary foreign workers renew calls for Canada to grant them permanent residency amid fresh abuse allegations.
Explainer: What is behind South Africa’s union strikes?
South Africa unions called for national strike due to power cuts, rising costs of living, and high unemployment levels.