Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed: How the world reacted
A round-up of international reaction after the US said a drone strike had killed al-Zawahiri in Kabul.
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Nigeria adds 10.5 million young voters ahead of 2023 election
Participation in Nigerian elections is typically low, but analysts say economic woes and insecurity could change that.
Four dead in South Africa protests over high power costs
Protests over poor services occur regularly in South Africa, which has high unemployment and crime rates.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in raid on Jenin camp
Israeli army kills 17-year-old and arrests a senior Islamic Jihad leader during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
Photos: Taiwan prepares air-raid shelters as China tensions grow
From subway stations to shopping malls, Taiwan is preparing air-raid shelters for the possibility of a Chinese attack.
US kills al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri: What we know so far
Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a drone attack that targeted a house in central Kabul, Afghanistan, according to the US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 160
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 160th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Imran Khan’s party received illegal funds: Pakistan poll panel
Election commission says PTI got foreign money, a ruling that could result in Khan and party being banned from politics.
Bangladesh’s garment sector faces energy, demand crises
The world's second-largest garment exporter is experiencing a slowdown that will threaten nation's economic recovery.
US killing al-Zawahiri in Kabul a violation of Doha pact: Taliban
Taliban condemns the drone strike, calling it a 'clear violation' of international principles and 2020 Doha Agreement.
Why are wealthy Indians taking their money out of the country?
The pandemic, the Ukraine war and the ongoing global economic uncertainty are making them hunt for safe havens.
Who was al-Qaeda’s leader Ayman al-Zawahiri?
Al-Zawahiri, linked to 9/11 and attacks that left thousands dead, has been killed in a US drone strike.
Al-Qaeda’s Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike: Biden
US President Joe Biden says 'justice has been delivered' after Al Qaeda leader located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Iran deploys more centrifuges as it proposes new round of talks
Tehran has maintained a potential sustainable agreement would require 'flexibility' by Washington.
‘Philippines has no intention of rejoining the ICC’: Marcos Jr
Former President Duterte withdrew from the court in 2019 after an ICC investigation into his drug crackdown.
US: Death toll from Kentucky floods rises to 35 as rains continue
The death toll continues to mount as sustained rainfall threatens the battered state with more flash flooding.
World one misstep from ‘nuclear annihilation’: UN chief
Guterres gives global alarm at the opening of the meeting to review the landmark treaty to control nuclear weapons.
Kansas to vote on abortion in early test after Roe’s overturn
Midwestern US state will vote on Tuesday on whether to repeal protection of abortion rights from its constitution.
‘Shame of a nation’: 84 arrested after gang rape in South Africa
Mass sexual assault of eight women has shocked the country with the president denouncing 'horrible acts of brutality'.
Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan for interfaith conference
After the pontiff said he will ease his travel, the Vatican confirms visit to the Central Asian nation.