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Kenya 2022 election results by the numbers
William Ruto is declared the winner of the neck and neck race to lead the East African powerhouse.
Iran hosts drone tournament with Russia, Belarus and Armenia
The competition will last for two weeks and is aimed at testing the drones’ reconnaissance and fire-guiding abilities.
US judge: Senator Graham must testify in Georgia election probe
Lindsay Graham is scheduled to testify August 23 about his phone calls to a Georgia official about the 2020 US election.
Austria commits to neutrality, even as Russia destroys Ukraine
Neutrality remains popular in Austria, which has sent humanitarian assistance and non-lethal weapons to Ukraine.
William Ruto wins Kenya elections as results questioned
Chaos emerged before the declaration as four election commissioners said they could not support the 'opaque' result.
Saudi Aramco posts biggest quarterly profit of any listed company
The state-controlled company's free cash flow rose by 53 percent to $34.6bn compared to a year earlier.
Taliban celebrates ‘victory day’, as Afghans face economic crisis
Afghanistan marks turbulent year that saw the economy collapse, women's rights crushed and a humanitarian crisis worsen.
‘Attack on a dream’: Muslims in fear as Indian democracy turns 75
India’s democracy is under pressure like never before as dreams of ethnic Hindu nation leave its minorities sleepless.
Myanmar court convicts deposed leader Suu Kyi in corruption cases
Suu Kyi already serving 11-year jail term in other charges brought by the military, which deposed her government.
From pandemic heroes to underpaid workers, UK bus drivers revolt
When COVID-19 was raging, they received tokens of gratitude. Now, they are offered paltry pay rises as inflation soars.
US basketball player Brittney Griner appeals Russian conviction
Washington has said Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession, has been wrongfully detained.
Nuclear talks positive but expectations not fully met, Iran says
Tehran says more contact is needed for a 'final text' circulated by the EU after talks in Vienna to become final.
As West puts Taliban on hold, Kabul eyes future in China, Russia
The killing of al-Qaeda leader in Kabul will add to mistrust between Taliban and the West prolonging group's isolation.
Putin says Russia and N Korea will expand bilateral relations
Russian president tells Kim closer ties will strengthen regional security, reports North Korean state media.
Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli missile attacks: State media
Syrian state media say latest Israeli attacks targeted sites near Damascus and the coastal Tartus province.
Photos: Pakistan celebrates 75th Independence Day
Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign state following the end of British rule in 1947.
Hundreds rally in Sudan to support military-backed initiative
The army says it supports 'The Call of Sudan's People', a political initiative to pave the way for democratic elections.
Risks of disaster at nuclear plant ‘increasing every day’: Mayor
Ukrainian facility came under repeated fire, with Kyiv and Moscow trading blame for potentially catastrophic escalation.
Salman Rushdie’s family ‘extremely relieved’ he’s off ventilator
Rushdie's son says his father remains in critical condition with 'life-changing' wounds after being stabbed.