Zhibek Zholy: The Russian ship carrying ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grain
The case of the Zhibek Zholy highlights food crisis fears and has tested Turkey's relationship with Moscow and Kyiv.
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Haiti: One year since president’s killing, where do things stand?
Political deadlock and surging gang violence persist as Haiti marks one year since President Jovenel Moise's killing.
Syrians call for aid crossing to remain open ahead of key UN vote
The UN Security Council will vote on whether to keep using the only border crossing available for UN humanitarian aid.
Africa CDC signs with Pfizer for COVID pill for African countries
Pfizer will now supply the COVID-19 pill that is highly effective in preventing hospitalisations and deaths.
The rise and fall of UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Johnson started out as a reporter before becoming mayor of London, foreign secretary and eventually prime minister.
Ukrainian troops land on Snake Island to raise national flag
Ukrainian officials post footage of soldiers raising flag; Russia later says it fired missiles and 'destroyed' troops.
Italy puts 59 people on trial for 2018 Genoa bridge collapse
Trial involves 59 defendants, mainly executives and technicians, after bridge collapsed, killing 43 people in 2018.
Brazil could face ‘more severe’ unrest than US Capitol riot
Elections chief's warning comes as President Bolsonaro, who is trailing in the polls, casts doubts on voting system.
Who can replace UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson?
PM Johnson's resignation after a growing rebellion over a series of scandals prompts talks on his possible replacement.
Inflation plunged 71 million into poverty since Ukraine war
UN Development Programme report finds surge in commodity prices hitting parts of world's regions hard.
A new Hajj booking system leaves tour operators out in the cold
Pilgrims must now book travels via a new online portal which works on a lottery system, cutting out many agents.
UK’s Boris Johnson resigns after losing party’s support
The 58-year-old Conservative became prime minister in 2019 but has suffered a series of scandals.
Ukraine-Russia live news: Strikes on Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Donetsk
There are 'no safe areas' in Mykolaiv while Kharkiv is being shelled 'constantly', the cities' respective mayors say.
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to reduce tensions over M23 rebels
DRC says it has agreed 'de-escalation process' with Rwanda following weeks of rising tensions over rebel fighting.
Russian forces ‘destroying everything’ in eastern Ukraine
Luhansk’s Governor Serhiy Haidai says Russian forces are 'burning down and destroying everything on their way'.
US imposes new Iran sanctions amid efforts to revive nuclear deal
US measures targeting Iranian petroleum and petrochemical sales come ahead of Joe Biden's visit to the region next week.
US Fed: ‘More restrictive’ rates possible if inflation persists
Policymakers backed raising rates at their next meeting in July by either 50 or 75 basis points, show Fed records.
Biden speaks with wife of basketball star detained in Russia
The US President said he is working to secure Brittney Griner's release as she is 'wrongfully detained' in Russia.
What is behind the protests rocking Libya?
Protesters take to the streets in east and west Libya, as anger rises over political deadlock and living conditions.
July 4 alleged shooter contemplated another attack, officials say
Robert Crimo is charged with seven counts of first-degree murder for firing on a parade on July 4 in a Chicago suburb.