Iran’s currency hits new record low amid nuclear deal uncertainty
Iran’s response to the falling currency has been a typical mix of pumping cash and cracking down on speculators.
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What does the future hold for Afghan refugees in Iran?
Iran hosts about 4 million Afghan refugees but anti-Afghan sentiment is on the rise amid economic crisis in the country.
Infographic: How many children are forced to work globally?
There are more than 160 million children forced into child labour around the world.
Muslims in India stage protests over Prophet comments
Two protesters killed and hundreds arrested as police crack down on protests over insult to Prophet Muhammad.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 109
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 109th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Tunisian police arrest journalist Salah Atiyah for TV remarks
Salah Atiyah accused of 'harming public order' after he said president asked army to close trade union headquarters.
China vows to ‘fight to the end’ to prevent Taiwan’s independence
Defence minister says any attempt by Taiwan to secede from Beijing will trigger war as he asks US to end confrontation.
France votes in parliamentary election amid left surge
Voting is under way in the first round, with a resurgent left seeking to thwart President Macron's aim to get majority.
Q&A: Indonesia’s defence minister on security in the Asia-Pacific
At Shangri-La Dialogue, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto says he is confident the leaders of the US and China will be wise.
Biden says he has ‘not yet’ decided on trip to Saudi Arabia
US president's comments come amid opposition to the possible visit from legislators and human rights groups.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Hundreds trapped in Severodonetsk plant
Hundreds are hiding underneath the Azot factory in the besieged city as Russia refuses to negotiate troops' passage.
Tanzania signs natural gas deal with Equinor and Shell
Agreement marks significant step forward in Tanzania's efforts to export part of its vast offshore gas deposits.
Minibus bomb attack kills four in Afghan capital: Police
Bombing have increased recently in Afghanistan, as the Taliban marks almost a year since seizing power in August 2021.
Can MENA countries fight climate change the same way?
With Egypt’s COP27 six months away, experts are calling attention to the MENA region’s transition to clean energy.
UN urges ‘immediate’ halt to cross-border clashes in eastern DRC
The call comes amid new tensions and clashes between the DR Congo and Rwanda.
US fund apologises for role in racist Tuskegee syphilis study
Starting in 1932, medical workers in Alabama withheld treatment from unsuspecting Black men infected with syphilis.
Ukraine’s EU membership decision by next week, chief says
EU is finalising an assessment on whether to recommend Ukraine for membership that will be announced next week.
Casualty warnings as Russia said to use deadlier weapons in war
Moscow reportedly using older, deadlier missiles in fierce fighting for control of eastern Ukraine.
Thousands rally in US against gun violence after Uvalde massacre
Demonstrators protested in cities across the US to demand stricter gun control laws after spate of mass shootings.
‘Heavy’ damage to Damascus airport confirmed after Israeli attack
Syria's transport ministry says runways at Damascus International Airport remain out of service after missile strike.