Air India readies one of the largest aircraft deals in history
The carrier plans to order up to 300 narrow-body jets from either Airbus or Boeing or both.
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North Korea reports 18,820 more fever cases amid COVID outbreak
Declining case numbers comes as experts have expressed doubt N Korea has been able to bring outbreak under control.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy expects ‘greater hostilities’
Zelenskyy says Russia is likely to 'demonstratively' intensify attacks this week.
Ex-rebel fighter Gustavo Petro wins Colombia’s presidency
Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 movement, wins Colombia's presidential runoff with 50.5 percent of the vote.
Russia advances in battle for key eastern Ukraine city
Moscow claims its forces have taken control of a village near the industrial city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Germany turns to coal as Russia cuts gas supplies
Economy minister says Germany will limit the use of natural gas for electricity production and instead burn more coal.
French election: Macron’s Ensemble loses parliamentary majority
Result could throw France into political paralysis unless Macron is able to negotiate alliances with other parties.
Airbus CEO says in discussion with Qatar Airways on A350 dispute
The two sides are engaged in a legal battle over the airworthiness of Europe's newest long-haul jet.
Sri Lanka troops open fire as protest over fuel turns to riot
Police say four civilians and three soldiers wounded when shots were fired during unrest sparked by economic crisis.
Spain, Germany battle wildfires amid unusual heatwave in Europe
Experts have linked the abnormally hot period in Europe to climate change amid high temperatures and low rainfall.
‘Lesser of two evils’: Uncertainty reigns as Colombia votes
Participation is expected to be low as people decide between a left-wing candidate and so-called Colombian Donald Trump.
Memorial marks 40 days since killing of Al Jazeera’s Abu Akleh
A prominent TV reporter with Al Jazeera, Palestinian-American Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead by Israeli forces.
‘It’s hell’: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh rally to ‘go home’
Rohingya refugees living in squalid conditions in Bangladesh are demanding to go home to Myanmar.
DR Congo welcomes deployment of regional force to fight rebels
Kinshasa says it will not accept the participation of Rwandan troops in any regional force to fight the M23 rebels.
Palestinian, 53, killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns the killing of Nabil Ahmed Ghanem at Israel's separation wall in Qalqilya.
Indigenous groups in Ecuador defy curfew to protest fuel hike
Indigenous groups are keeping up protests in most of Ecuador's provinces to demand economic reforms.
Tunisia judges extend strike over sackings by president Saied
Judges say strike extended for a third week in protest against 'judicial interference' by President Kais Saied.
Bangladesh reels from the worst flooding in nearly 20 years
Massive floods have ravaged parts of Bangladesh and India, leaving dozens of people dead and millions stranded.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 116
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 116th day, we take a look at the main developments.
France votes as Macron battles to win parliamentary majority
The French president hopes to secure an outright majority to carry out tough reforms.