Kenyan observer group says its projections tally with official results
The election monitoring group said its independent projections corroborate official results of Kenyan presidential poll.
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Last French troops leave Mali, ending nine-year deployment
France announced withdrawal in February as relations with Bamako frayed in wake of military coups in 2020 and 2021.
German fighter jets on marathon 24-hour flight to Singapore
Deployment said to demonstrate the ability of a European nation to quickly move air power to the Indo-Pacific region.
Indonesia’s Widodo hails ‘strong’ economy, rising global profile
Indonesian leader says country stands at 'pinnacle' of international leadership after winning presidency of G20.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 174
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 174th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: India’s Nagas mark 75 years since declaring independence
Seeking self-rule, the Nagas announced independence a day before India in 1947 and commemorate this moment every year.
Now that Ruto is Kenya’s president-elect, what happens next?
Legal battles and political intrigue are expected in the coming days, now that William Ruto has won the Kenyan election.
Chinese survey ship docks in Sri Lanka after diplomatic standoff
Yuan Wang 5 arrives in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port after a delay amid reported concerns from India and the US.
Apple gears up for return to normal with office push
Company will require employees to work from the office at least three days a week as it gears up for September launches.
Australia PM says Morrison’s secret roles ‘undermined democracy’
Anthony Albanese seeking official legal advice after it emerges predecessor had appointed himself to a number of roles.
China imposes sanctions on seven Taiwan ‘secessionist’ officials
Beijing accuses the group of pushing independence for the island it claims as its own.
Papua New Guinea fails to end ‘evil’ of sorcery-related violence
Brutal torture and assault of women accused of witchcraft go unpunished while policies to tackle issue falter.
US Justice Dept opposes efforts to unseal Trump search affidavit
Media had sought release of affidavit the government submitted when it requested search warrant for Donald Trump's home.
Mexico: More flooding complicates effort to rescue trapped miners
Several hundred rescuers are trying to save 10 workers trapped for days after a coal mine collapsed in northern Mexico.
Israel rejects Palestinian hunger striker’s appeal for release
An Israeli military court rejects an appeal for release of hunger striker Khalil Awawdeh, whose health is deteriorating.
CIA sued for allegedly surveilling Americans who met with Assange
A group of lawyers and journalists are suing the CIA, alleging that their privacy rights were violated.
Drama, disappointment in Nairobi as Ruto wins Kenyan election
There was drama and disagreement in parts of the capital after Deputy President Ruto was declared president-elect.
Putin calls Russian arms ‘significantly superior’ to rivals
President Putin says Moscow's weaponry is years ahead of rivals as his troops continue to battle in Ukraine.
Facebook misses election disinformation ads in Brazil: Report
Rights group says Facebook failing to protect Brazilians from 'disinformation nightmare' ahead of October vote.
US sanctions 3 senior Liberian officials for alleged corruption
All three of the government officials have contributed to Liberia’s worsening corruption, the Treasury Department said.