Russia looms large as Biden, Modi hold virtual talks
Joe Biden says US and India will 'continue close consultation' on effects of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy: Tens of thousands killed in besieged Mariupol
If confirmed, the horrific toll would be by far the largest number of dead so far reported in one place in Ukraine.
A displaced Ukrainian women’s choir sings in defiance of Putin
Dyvyna's repertoire of 300 folk songs from Donetsk is an artistic refutation of Russia's claims over Ukrainian culture.
Election runoff an image of a polarised France, analysts say
Rivals Macron and Le Pen set to battle for presidency in what is projected to be a very tight second round on April 24.
Nigeria: VP Yemi Osinbajo to run for president in 2023
Osinbajo declares he will seek the country's top job when incumbent Muhammadu Buhari steps down next year.
Biden to announce new rule cracking down on ‘ghost guns’
The guns, which are assembled at home and lack tracking numbers, have been increasingly recovered at crime scenes.
Sri Lanka doctors warn of ‘catastrophic deaths’ amid shortages
Drugs to treat heart attacks and tubes to help babies breathe in short supply as doctors forced to treat in the dark.
Russia says it struck S-300 systems given to Ukraine by EU state
Russia's defence ministry did not specify which country provided the missile system it said to have destroyed.
Zelenskyy: Russia likely to attack Kyiv again if Donbas falls
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ukraine's president outlines his fears over Moscow's new war strategy.
Mexico President Lopez Obrador wins recall vote amid low turnout
Lopez Obrador had supported the referendum, which the opposition dismissed as a distracting propaganda exercise.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events on day 47
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 47th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Russia-Ukraine live news: War to slash Ukraine’s GDP 45 percent
Russia's invasion has shuttered businesses, slashed exports and destroyed productive capacity, the World Bank says.
Journey to pinnacle of Pakistani politics ends in recrimination
Imran Khan's term in office has ended in a firestorm of controversy and public recrimination.
Austrian chancellor to meet Putin in Moscow
Chancellor Karl Nehammer will be the first European leader to meet Vladimir Putin since the invasion of Ukraine.
M23 rebels announce withdrawal from eastern DR Congo villages
Armed group announces retreat from territory captured in eastern DR Congo following clashes with gov't forces.
Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif submits nomination to become new PM
Opposition politician Sharif submits his nomination to be the country’s next prime minister.
Macron to face Le Pen in French election runoff: Projections
President Macron and the far-right leader Le Pen progress to second round of French presidential vote, projections show.
Imran Khan’s fall: a story of political hope turned to despair
Imran's Khan rise to power and his spectacular fall from grace.
Russian rockets destroy airport in Ukrainian city of Dnipro
Reports say airport in the central Ukrainian city has been completely destroyed in Russian attack.
Gambian president’s party narrowly wins legislative polls
Adama Barrow's National People's Party is short of an absolute majority in the 58-seat chamber, election results show.