Biden says Russia ‘shamelessly’ violated UN charter
At the annual meeting at the UN General Assembly, the US president accused Moscow of launching 'brutal' war in Ukraine.
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‘Thrown into the meat grinder’: Russians react to mobilisation
After President Putin announced the partial mobilisation of population, 'how to leave Russia' spikes on search engines.
Russia, Ukraine exchange nearly 300 prisoners in surprise swap
Those exchanged include 10 foreign citizens and the Ukrainian commanders who defended Mariupol.
US Fed hikes interest rate to highest level since 2008
Announcement sparks concern that fight to contain sky-high US inflation could tip the economy into a recession.
Zelenskyy: World would not allow Putin to use nuclear weapons
In interview with German TV, the Ukrainian leader repeated calls for Berlin to supply Ukraine with more heavy weapons.
Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s UNGA speech
In wide-reaching UN address, US president slams Russia and says Washington not seeking 'cold war' with Beijing.
China calls for ‘ceasefire through dialogue’ after Putin address
Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilisation of 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine.
What issues did Middle East leaders raise in UNGA address?
Middle East leaders at UNGA express concerns about Ukraine war, Israel's occupation of Palestine and Iran nuclear deal.
After battlefield setbacks in Ukraine, Putin orders mobilisation
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces plans to mobilise up to 300,000 military reservists to fight in Ukraine.
Former US police officer gets 3 years in George Floyd killing
Ex-Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane is already serving a 2.5-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights.
US military says killed 27 al-Shabab fighters in central Somalia
Air strike on Sunday in Somalia's Hiran region is sixth so far this year, US Africa Command says on its website.
Photos: Iraq’s mighty Tigris river is drying up
Drying riverbeds mean Iraqi authorities have had to sharply cut the area of cultivated land in the country.
Russian group calls for protests against Putin’s war mobilisation
Vesna Youth Democratic Movement appeals to military and reservists to refuse to participate in Russia's war on Ukraine.
Appeal at UN for world leaders to protect Afghan girls’ education
Women urge leaders to unite and demand Taliban government reopen girls' schools and offer protection of their rights.
Fiona declared category 4 hurricane as it heads towards Bermuda
Fiona strengthens into category 4 storm as it moves away from Turks and Caicos Islands, National Hurricane Center says.
Thailand roadside bomb kills police officer, injures three others
Southern Thailand has been the site of a low-level rebellion by Muslim fighters which has resulted in thousands killed.
World reacts to Putin’s partial mobilisation plans in Ukraine war
Ukraine says Moscow's move is 'predictable' as it is failing to achieve its objectives in the seven-month-old war.
Putin orders partial mobilisation: What exactly did he say?
President Vladimir Putin ordered a mobilisation of troops, escalating Moscow's so-called military operation in Ukraine.
Mapping the Ukraine regions ‘voting’ on joining Russia
Russian-backed separatists say they plan to hold 'referendums' on becoming part of Russia between September 23-27.
Israeli, Turkish leaders hold first meeting since 2008
Israeli PM Lapid's office says the two leaders discussed an array of issues, including energy and intelligence sharing.