Rockets hit Baghdad for second day as Iraq unrest escalates
Four rockets landed around Iraqi government buildings, a day after an attempted storming of Iraq's parliament.
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Red carpet rolled out in US bid to woo Pacific Islands from China
Washington is in heated competition with Beijing for influence among Pacific island nations.
Rapper Coolio of Gangster Paradise fame dies at 59
American artist Coolio's career album sales totalled 4.8 million and he was nominated six times for a Grammy award.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 218
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 218th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Body of missing US ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson found in Nepal
The famed extreme skier was blown off Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain, by a small avalanche on Monday.
Aung San Suu Kyi, Australian economic adviser jailed in Myanmar
Australia calls for immediate release of Sean Turnell who was tried alongside Aung San Suu Kyi over state secrets.
Kamala Harris visits DMZ after North Korea missile launch
US vice president and South Korea President YoonSuk-yeol both condmened North Korea's weapons tests.
US has agreed Pacific Islands deal, offering ‘big dollar numbers’
The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence.
Chinese-Pakistani dual national killed in gun attack in Karachi
A gunman posing as a dental patient kills a Chinese-Pakistani dual citizen and injures two others in Karachi.
Biden to oil companies: Don’t hike prices as Hurricane Ian nears
'Do not use this as an excuse to raise gasoline prices or gouge the American people,' US President Joe Biden said.
US renews call for citizens to leave Russia amid mobilisation
US embassy in Moscow warns American citizens that Russia may conscript dual nationals for military service in Ukraine.
Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro widens days before Brazil election
Brazil remains tense before October 2 vote, as polls show former left-wing leader ahead of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Taliban signs ‘preliminary’ deal with Russia for oil, gas, wheat
The agreement comes as Afghanistan faces a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Can scandal-hit Ramaphosa survive as South Africa’s president?
Ramaphosa's opponents want him impeached over a growing scandal, but he still retains significant support in the ANC.
‘My life’s empty’: Father who lost family in Lebanon boat tragedy
Mohamed Fares boarded a boat with his family in the hope of a better life. Hours later, more than 100 were dead.
Mahsa Amini: What we know after 11 days of protests in Iran
The demonstrations after death of young woman have continued amid internet restrictions imposed for 'security reasons'.
The asylum seekers using TikTok to share perils of Darien Gap
Migrants say videos fill gap in knowledge about dangerous jungle passage, but experts raise concern over misinformation.
Putin’s Central Asian allies embrace Russians fleeing draft
Moscow's traditional allies in Central Asia are quietly making moves that are likely to upset the Russian leader.
Ian powers up to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in a dozen coastal Florida counties, US state's emergency officials said.
US says military killed 12 civilians in 2021, sparking scepticism
Monitors have regularly questioned the Pentagon's annual tally, which is perenially far below independent counts.