Turkey and Germany summon envoys over Kavala jailing dispute
Tit-for-tat moves come after a Turkish court jailed philanthropist and rights activist Osman Kavala for life.
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India halts passenger trains to free up track to move coal
Indian Railways has cancelled 753 passenger train services to make room for coal imports amid power crisis.
Exxon Mobil profits surge despite $3.4bn hit from Russia exit
Exxon Mobil more than doubled its profits compared with the same quarter last year.
Putin’s ‘middle finger’ to the UN sends clear message to the West
Missile barrage on Kyiv as UN chief visited shows Russia has no intention of bowing to international pressure.
Tensions high on borders of Moscow-backed Transnistria region
Separatist region in Moldova retains independence thanks largely to military support provided by Russia.
Boom to gloom: Cathie Wood’s Ark headed for its worst-ever month
The ETF is down 26 percent, easily eclipsing the previous steepest monthly plunge in January.
Amazon’s biggest drop since 2006 caps dismal month for tech
Amazon's Friday selloff erased more than $206.2bn off the company’s market valuation.
Biden talks with Mexico’s AMLO to discuss migration, Ukraine
The call comes as the US prepares to lift a restriction along the US-Mexico border that expelled most asylum seekers.
UK-born ‘Beatle’ ISIL member sentenced to life by US court
Former ISIL fighter Alexanda Kotey had pleaded guilty to 'terrorism' and lethal hostage-taking charges.
Tennis great Boris Becker jailed for two years in bankruptcy case
Six-time Grand Slam champion said his $50m career earnings were swallowed up by 'expensive divorce' and debts.
How the US convinced Russia to release Trevor Reed
Reed's declining health, parents' private meeting with Biden part of a series of improbable events leading to release.
UK aid workers captured by Russian forces in Ukraine, NGO says
Paul Urey and Dylan Healy were reportedly detained after entering Russian-held territory south of Zaporizhzhia.
Sri Lanka leaders signal prime minister may quit as prices soar
Data Friday showed costs in the capital Colombo rose 30 percent, making more interest-rate increases almost certain.
Central African Republic: Six soldiers killed in rebel attack
The attack is the latest in the mineral-rich Central African Republic which has been mired in violence since 2013.
Former US Marine killed fighting in Ukraine: Family
Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, had joined a private military contractor to fight in Ukraine alongside other volunteers.
Appeals court considers paving way for Purdue Pharma deal
At issue is whether a bankruptcy court judge can grant the Sackler family protection from civil lawsuits.
Searching for solutions in Madagascar’s hunger-struck south
Local residents are trying to make the population more resilient during prolonged periods of food shortage.
Afghanistan: At least 10 killed in explosion at Kabul mosque
Dozens of Afghan civilians have been killed in recent weeks in blasts, some of which have been claimed by the ISIL (ISIS) group.
‘Colossal uncertainty’: Russia surprises with bigger rate cut
Central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina at a news conference said price stability remains 'our unconditional priority'.
Vira Hyrych: Radio Liberty Ukrainian journalist killed in Kyiv
Vira Hyrych is among more than 20 media workers who have been killed in Ukraine since Russia's invasion began.