Inflation in Sri Lanka hits record 73.7 percent
The central bank said that inflation in the island nation is peaking, with price rises likely to ease this month.
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Turkey accuses US of ‘bullying’ Saudi Arabia over OPEC+ oil cuts
Turkey's foreign minister slams US for 'bullying' Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced oil production cuts.
Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon gets four months in prison
Bannon plans to appeal sentencing for contempt of Congress conviction over his refusal to comply with January 6 panel.
Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe
The Ukraine war has triggered fears across Europe, and these are especially felt in countries like Poland and Romania.
Ibrahim Traore sworn in as Burkina Faso interim president
The West African nation last month witnessed its second coup in eight months amid deepening insecurity in the Sahel.
UK reports bleak economic data, pound slips amid political crisis
The pound sinks against the US dollar while official data shows the UK government borrowing surge and retail sales slump
Should the EU impose a travel ban on all Russians?
Al Jazeera speaks to analyst Natia Seskuria about the bloc's dilemma.
Dozens of protesters killed in Chad. What happened?
Demonstrations against the extension of a transitional period before elections turned violent.
Far-right leader Meloni formally asks for mandate to govern Italy
Meloni says she and her allies have asked the nation’s president to give her the mandate to assemble a new government.
Indonesia seeks return of ‘looted’ artefacts from Netherlands
Items include the bones of 'Java Man', the first known fossils of the Homo erectus species, excavated by Eugène Dubois.
Economic woes, shifting ties complicate Pakistan’s flood recovery
Government seeking to generate much-needed funding but analysts say domestic and external challenges pose a risk.
How will the race for UK’s next prime minister unfold?
The ruling Conservative Party is expected to select the new prime minister by October 28 following Truss's resignation.
Pakistan election commission disqualifies former PM Imran Khan
Former prime minister's party rejects ruling, calls on supporters to take to the streets.
Lettuce outlasts UK’s Liz Truss in salad days for social media
British newspaper stunt's tracked whether the UK's under-fire PM could survive longer than the leafy vegetable.
UN agency calls on Myanmar’s neighbours to protect asylum seekers
UN refugee agency is 'gravely concerned' about multiple reports of asylum seekers being forced back to Myanmar.
How river pollution is killing people in an Indian village
Villagers say they are suffering after years of unchecked industrial pollution has contaminated their water.
Israel, Ukraine discuss air defence systems after drone strikes
Ukraine's foreign minister says he talked to Israeli PM about the destruction 'caused by Iranian-made drones'.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in Jenin raid
Salah al-Braiki, 19, was killed during armed clashes and confrontations following Israeli army raid on Jenin.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 240
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 240th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Philippines gets US military helicopters after Russia deal dumped
Manila will seek to have at least some of the reported $32m Russian helicopter deal down payment 'refunded' by Moscow.