Fiji pauses US seizure of yacht linked to Russian oligarch
Washington says the luxury vessel is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
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Photos: Russia marks WWII victory amid ongoing Ukraine war
Putin did not mention Ukraine by name, gave no assessment of progress in the war, or say how long it will last.
Afghan students run underground book club to keep dreams alive
A group of students runs the club in Kabul to learn, read and write their own stories amid expanding Taliban curbs.
Putin says Ukraine war was a response to an ‘unacceptable threat’
On the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, Putin offers no assessment of progress in war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 75
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 75th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Sri Lanka under curfew, troops deployed after protesters attacked
Troops deployed and nationwide curfew imposed after government supporters attack protesters camped outside PM's office.
ISIL claims attack that killed 11 Egyptian soldiers in Sinai
The attack, in which five other soldiers were wounded, was the Egyptian army's heaviest loss in years.
U2: Bono, The Edge play Ukraine ‘freedom’ concert in Kyiv metro
Legendary Irish rock band says President Zelenskyy invited them to play in solidarity with Ukraine.
Bangladeshi children leaving school to work due to climate crisis
As families migrate after climate-related disasters, UNICEF says 1.7 million of country's children are now labourers.
Xiaomi accuses Indian agency of ‘physical violence’ threats
Officials threatened former India head Manu Jain and current CFO and families of 'dire consequences', Xiaomi said.
Indian billionaire Ambani’s Reliance makes money off Ukraine war
Reliance is buying discounted cargoes of crude and deferred maintenance at its refining complex to process more fuel.
Philippines election nears close in historic vote for president
Son of Philippines' late dictator tipped to win presidency as Filipinos head to the polls to elect a new leader.
Russia-Ukraine live: Putin says troops defending ‘motherland’
Russian leader says separatists, Moscow's troops in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region are fighting 'on their own lands'.
Canada’s Trudeau says Putin responsible for ‘war crimes’
PM Justin Trudeau announces new weapons for Ukraine and imposes new sanctions against Russia during his visit to Kyiv.
Australia PM to ‘ensure’ no Chinese base on Solomon Islands
China's growing clout in the Pacific has become a hot political issue in Australia ahead of May 21 elections.
Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol say ‘surrender not an option’
The pledge comes as Russia's most senior government official to visit Mariupol welcomes the city's 'liberation'.
Syria’s Assad meets top Iranian leaders in surprise Tehran visit
The Syrian president holds talks with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi to boost bilateral ties.
Battles rage in Ukraine’s Luhansk as Russia targets main city
Heavy fighting is under way for Severodonetsk and Russian troops are attempting to cut it off.
Sri Lankan prime minister heckled by protesters as crisis deepens
It was Prime Minister Rajapaksa's first outing since protests erupted amid the country's worst-ever economic crisis.
‘Suffered far too long’: 12.3 million Syrian children need aid
United Nations warns dwindling funds are affecting much-needed assistance and adding to children's struggles.