Photos: War-ravaged Sri Lankan Tamils suffer amid economic crisis
The current crisis is a second blow to the Tamil population, already ravaged by the civil war's final offensive.
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‘Gigantic mistake’: Biden warned China’s Xi over aiding Russia
Call was 'not to threaten' the Chinese leader but to warn of the consequences of ignoring sanctions, US president says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 208
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 208th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Pakistan won’t default on debts despite historic floods: Minister
Finance minister Miftah Ismail says a $1bn payment in international bonds will 'absolutely' be met in December.
World’s first public database on fossil fuels launched
Developers hope the Global Registry of Fossil Fuels will empower activists and investors to hold governments to account.
Typhoon Nanmadol lashes Japan with heavy rain; one killed
Nanmadol, the 14th typhoon to hit Japan this season, is now heading towards Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo.
Zelenskyy promises no let up in counteroffensive against Russia
Pledge comes as US calls for vigilance and the UK warns of more Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
Biden says US forces would defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion
US president's remarks latest sign of a shift away from a policy of strategic ambiguity towards the self-ruled island.
Russia turns to trucks and big wages to woo volunteer soldiers
In the Russian city of Rostov, soldiers in camouflage and black masks show their guns and offer recruitment contracts.
Death toll rises to 81 in Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border clashes
Russian President Putin urged both countries to resolve their differences by 'peaceful, political and diplomatic means'.
‘Don’t, don’t don’t’: Biden presses Putin on nuclear weapons
US leader warns any response will depend 'on the extent of what they do' in Ukraine.
Pelosi slams Azerbaijan’s ‘illegal’ attacks during Armenia visit
Azerbaijan slams Pelosi, saying the ‘unsubstantiated and unfair accusations' are a serious blow to peace efforts.
Japan’s fearsome super-typhoon: All you need to know
Typhoon Nanmadol has the potential to be the most destructive storm to strike Japan in decades.
‘Shameful’: UN denounces exclusion of Afghan girls from school
UN increasingly concerned the policy and other restrictions on basic freedoms will contribute to a deepening crisis.
Photos: Grim exhumations continue at mass grave in Ukraine
Investigators searching through a mass burial site in Ukraine found evidence that some of the dead were tortured.
27 people killed in China bus crash
Another 20 hurt in the accident that took place on a highway in rural Guizhou province.
Ukraine to dominate UN General Assembly amid geopolitical divide
Climate change, Iran sanctions, and worsening global poverty will also feature at the annual meeting of world leaders.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 207
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 207th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Major quake strikes off Taiwan; 2 trapped in building collapse
A two-story residential building has collapsed near the epicentre, work is under way to rescue two people.
Millions in Japan told to evacuate from Typhoon Nanmadol
Authorities urge four million people on Kyushu Island to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol bears down on southern Japan.