End of Yemen’s truce leaves civilians afraid dark days are back
The truce lasted for six months and expired on October 2, with efforts to renew it unsuccessful so far.
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Who are the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize?
This year's prestigious award was given to Ales Bialiatski, the Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties.
UN resolution flags Sri Lanka rights abuses, economic crisis
UN Human Rights Council renews mandate to collect and preserve evidence of atrocities during the decades-long civil war.
Lesotho votes for new parliament amid continuing political crisis
The election has gone ahead despite a deadlock in parliament and analysts say this could hurt the ruling party.
Grief and shock in Thailand after mass killing of ‘tiny angels’
Thais have turned to social media to mourn as 4.7 million people sent posts under a commemorative hashtag on Friday.
Imran Khan: ‘This government will push Pakistan to the brink’
Ex-PM attacks the government over its handling of the flood-ravaged economy and once again calls for swift elections.
Belarus, Russia, Ukraine rights activists win Nobel Peace Prize
Ales Bialiatski, Memorial and Center for Civil Liberties named winners at Oslo ceremony.
Lebanese banks to close ‘indefinitely’ as hold-ups continue
Lebanon's banks have been in crisis for months as depositors demand access to their savings.
Solomon Islands PM says foreign military sites ‘never’ allowed
Manasseh Sogavare said he would not do anything that undermines national security or jeopardises regional stability.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 226
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 226th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Forest fire at Chile’s Easter Island damages famous moai
The total damage to the massive tuff megaliths that have made the island famous is still unknown.
US aircraft carrier in new drills as North Korean tension simmers
The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan and its battle group have returned to waters near the Korean peninsula for drills.
US puts Chinese drone giant DJI on military ties blacklist
Shenzhen-based firm is among 13 Chinese companies added to list that clears way for sanctions.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana possession
US president's move comes amid efforts to legalise marijuana federally after recent success of state-level campaigns.
US to screen travellers from Uganda for Ebola as ‘precaution’
Officials note that risk of Ebola outbreak in US remains low and no cases have been confirmed outside Uganda.
Prince Harry, Elton John and others sue Daily Mail publisher
Several public figures are suing the UK paper group over alleged breaches of privacy, including phone-tapping.
UN calls for humanitarian corridor in Haiti’s crisis-hit capital
United Nations urges humanitarian corridor to allow fuel out of key, gang-blockaded terminal in Port-au-Prince.
US issues more Iran sanctions over crackdown on protests
US targets top Iranian security officials for alleged role in 'violent suppression' of anti-government demonstrations.
No nuclear power ‘renaissance’ as Europe wrestles energy crisis
Russian invasion of Ukraine sparks incremental shifts in divisive issue, but no major pivot seven months into fighting.
Mexican economy minister resigns during US energy dispute
Tatiana Clouthier quits as Mexico tries to head off a major dispute with the US and Canada over state energy controls.