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Russia denies its forces killed civilians in Bucha as Western leaders condemn images of dead Ukrainian civilians.
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Photos: Sri Lanka protesters defy curfew after social media ban
Diesel shortages have sparked outrage in Sri Lanka, which is also facing severe shortages of food and other essentials.
Can the dissolution of Pakistan’s parliament be overturned?
Experts explain the implications of moves to block a no-confidence vote in Pakistani PM Khan and dissolve parliament.
Russia hits key Ukrainian oil facilities in Odesa and Kremenchuk
Russian missiles hit refineries near the key Ukrainian port of Odesa and in Kremenchuk, in the central Poltava region.
US police say 6 killed, 10 injured in Sacramento shooting
Police ask residents to avoid the downtown area as they are looking for the shooter and no suspects are in custody.
Pakistan PM escapes removal but triggers a constitutional crisis
Imran Khan ducks no-confidence motion and gets parliament dissolved but opposition decides to challenge the move in court.
Taliban chief orders ‘strict’ ban on opium poppy cultivation
The ban comes as the Taliban tries to assuage international concerns regarding drug control in the impoverished country.
Pakistan constitutional crisis: Key opposition leaders
Here's a brief profile of key opposition leaders who planned the no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events on Day 39
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 39th day, here is a look at the main developments.
Iran fully reopens schools a day after two years of COVID closure
Students, teachers return to schools on Sunday but concerns over another wave of COVID infections remain.
Polls close in Hungary as Orban seeks a fourth term
Opposition parties unite to challenge Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is hoping to extend his 12-year term.
Police fire tear gas as Sri Lanka protesters defy curfew
Protesters rally across Sri Lanka despite curfew, demanding President Rajapaksa resign over worsening economic crisis.
Pakistan constitution crisis updates: Parliament dissolved
President dissolves parliament on advice of Imran Khan, who calls for snap poll after the no-confidence motion blocked.
Baltic states stop Russian gas imports over Ukraine invasion
Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania stop importing Russian gas as part of European efforts to curb reliance on Russian energy.
Pakistan Parliament dismisses no-confidence motion against Khan
President dissolves National Assembly which means elections will be held within 90 days.
Ukraine ‘retakes whole Kyiv region’ as Russian troops pull back
Bodies found scattered on the streets as Russian troops withdraw from the capital to focus on southeastern Ukraine.
North Korea blasts South’s remarks on missile strike capabilities
Statement comes after South Korean defence minister says Seoul can accurately strike any target in North Korea.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Explosions rock Odesa
Missile attacks on strategic Black Sea port as Zelenskyy warns Russia is looking to seize south and east of Ukraine.
Hundreds buried in mass grave in Bucha, near Kyiv: Mayor
Anatoly Fedoruk says the recaptured town's streets are littered with corpses of civilians killed by Russian forces.
‘Who’s talking climate change now?’ energy producers say
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine boosting energy costs and reducing availability, fossil fuel proponents push back.