Czech Roma reclaim Holocaust site, but equality feels distant
After a years-long campaign by Roma activists, a pig farm that stood on a former concentration camp is being removed.
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As Pelosi departs, Taiwan reflects on controversial US visit
Taiwanese experts reassured of US support as China gears up for military drills in waters surrounding island.
DR Congo expels UN peacekeeping mission spokesman after protests
Thirty-six people, including four UN peacekeepers, were killed last week in protests against the missions.
Russian FM Lavrov on visit to ‘long-standing partner’ Myanmar
Lavrov's visit to Myanmar coincides with the ASEAN summit in Cambodia.
In Kenya, the arts industry pushes youths to care about elections
Only a third of the 22 million registered Kenyan voters are youths and the country's artists are trying to change that.
US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid China’s concerns
The drills take place annually, but this year's are the largest ever amid rising tensions with China in the region.
Sri Lanka facing ‘great danger’, IMF talks to restart: President
Ranil Wickremesinghe makes the remarks during his speech to open a new session of parliament in the crisis-hit nation.
Burkina Faso army admits to killing civilians in air raid
The West African country has been battling rebel groups, some linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL, in recent years.
Muslim women in India allege bias in hiring for jobs
From being denied jobs for wearing hijab to more implicit forms of exclusion, as a study reveals, the women struggle.
Ukraine-Russia grain deal could expand into ceasefire: Schroeder
Former German chancellor Schroeder, an ally of Putin, says that Moscow wants to negotiate a solution to the conflict.
Bangladesh turns to ADB, World Bank for funds: Report
It is seeking $1bn from each lender as the economy is buffeted by energy price shocks from the Ukraine war.
Australian gov’t says confident emissions target will become law
Bill would enshrine in law election pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43 percent below 2005 levels.
Supporters of Iraq’s al-Sadr told to withdraw from parliament
Senior pro-Sadr loyalist told supporters to end parliament sit-in but called for protests to continue inside Green Zone.
Rashida Tlaib wins Michigan primary despite pro-Israel spending
Tlaib all but secures a third term in US Congress after comfortably defeating primary challengers in Michigan district.
Photos: Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan
US House speaker is the highest-profile elected US official to visit Taiwan in a quarter of a century.
‘Dramatically changed’: ASEAN considers Myanmar crisis response
A warning for Myanmar's coup leaders as foreign ministers from Southeast Asian nations meet in Phnom Penh.
China conducts live-fire exercises around Taiwan as Pelosi visits
Taiwan says unprecedented six days of exercises violate UN rules, invade its territorial space and amount to a blockade.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 161
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 161st day, we take a look at the main developments.
US: Kansas votes to protect abortion access in Roe v Wade test
Kansas vote rejecting removal of abortion protections is the first of several US ballots on abortion rights this year.
Robinhood slashes staff as trading boom slumps
Its customer base has been spooked by decades-high inflation and rising interest rates.