EU, US envoys urge Ethiopia to restore services in Tigray
The northern region has been struggling to cope with food shortages and no access to basic utilities since June 2021.
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China slams Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit as ‘extremely dangerous’
Beijing says US politician is 'playing with fire' as she visits Taiwan amid heightened US-China tensions.
Griner appears before Russian court as trial nears end
Defence lawyer says Griner hopes a prisoner swap would enable her to go home.
Horror author Stephen King testifies against $2bn Penguin merger
The best-selling author said in court on Tuesday that writers are hurt by consolidation in the publishing industry.
Softer demand? US job openings fall in June to 9-month low
Demand for labour seems to be gradually slowing, and salary growth is lagging behind inflation.
Kuwait formally dissolves parliament: State media
Kuwait crown prince issues decree dissolving the parliament, says elections will be held within two months.
Russia accuses US of ‘direct involvement’ in Ukraine war
Allegation comes in response to comments from Ukrainian official regarding how Kyiv uses US-supplied long-range HIMARS.
Somalia names former al-Shabab spokesperson as religion minister
The co-founder and former spokesperson for al-Shabab has been under house arrest since 2018.
Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid heightened US-China tensions
Beijing had warned Washington that it would 'pay the price' if the US House speaker visited Taipei.
Child infected with Marburg virus dies in Ghana
The number of fatalities in the country has risen to three since Ghana registered its first ever Marburg virus outbreak.
Russia designates Ukraine’s Azov Regiment a ‘terrorist’ group
The Supreme Court ruling allows for lengthy prison terms for the members of the battalion.
US Navy deploys warships east of Taiwan ahead of Pelosi ‘trip’
Military activity has increased near Taiwan as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared ready to make controversial visit.
Afghans say they know little about US killing of al-Qaeda leader
People in Kabul neighbourhood where Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed say they are surprised but don't know more than that.
Russia’s ethnic minorities lament the war in Ukraine
Ethnic minority troops are said to be dying in greater numbers than their Slav compatriots in the so-called 'special mil
Russia accuses US of ‘destabilisation’ over Pelosi Taiwan trip
The likely imminent visit by the US House speaker to the self-ruled island claimed by China has drawn Beijing's ire.
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed: How the world reacted
A round-up of international reaction after the US said a drone strike had killed al-Zawahiri in Kabul.
Nigeria adds 10.5 million young voters ahead of 2023 election
Participation in Nigerian elections is typically low, but analysts say economic woes and insecurity could change that.
Four dead in South Africa protests over high power costs
Protests over poor services occur regularly in South Africa, which has high unemployment and crime rates.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in raid on Jenin camp
Israeli army kills 17-year-old and arrests a senior Islamic Jihad leader during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
Photos: Taiwan prepares air-raid shelters as China tensions grow
From subway stations to shopping malls, Taiwan is preparing air-raid shelters for the possibility of a Chinese attack.