Brazil: Floods and landslides kill eight, 13 missing
Two days of heavy rain trigger flash floods and landslides across Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state.
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Hungary set to vote in key general election
Although Viktor Orban is facing his toughest election since 2010, polls suggest the incumbent will win.
How water cooperation can provide geopolitical stability in MENA
The Blue Peace Strategy promotes water sustainability as an asset for political and social peace in the region.
Rights groups slam India for deporting Rohingya woman to Myanmar
Rights groups say the deportation of Rohingya to Myanmar is a 'cruel disregard for human life and international law'.
Ramadan kicks off in the Middle East
The Russian war on Ukraine has cast a pall over Ramadan with skyrocketing food prices in the Middle East.
Mali says over 200 fighters killed in military operation
Army calls for 'restraint against defamatory speculations' after some social media posts said civilians were killed.
Hargeisa: Huge fire destroys market in Somali breakaway region
Waheen market, home to an estimated 2,000 shops and stalls, was gutted by the fire which started on Friday evening.
Sri Lanka police impose 36-hour curfew to quell unrest
The curfew will go into effect at dusk on Saturday ahead of planned protests against shortages of food, fuel and power.
Iraq says March oil exports stand at $11bn, highest in 50 years
Iraq's oil ministry says it exported more than 100 million barrels for revenues of $11.07bn, the highest since 1972.
Infographic: World Autism Awareness Day
One in 100 children has autism, according to the World Health Organization.
Zelenskyy says Russia making ‘slow but noticeable’ withdrawal
Ukraine president warns retreating Russian forces are leaving mines across the capital, Kyiv, including around homes.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events, day 38
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 38th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in occupied West Bank
Palestinians say Israeli forces denied access to paramedics after three men were killed to the south of Jenin.
‘Heartbroken’ Will Smith resigns from film academy after slap
US actor, only the 5th Black man to win Best Actor Oscar, faces disciplinary action after hitting comedian Chris Rock.
China resists tougher Russia response at ‘frank’ summit with EU
Chinese leaders tell EU counterparts they will push for peace in Ukraine in their 'own way'.
Hong Kong faces brain drain as talent flees ‘zero COVID’ controls
International financial centre has seen a net outflow of almost 157,000 residents since the beginning of 2022.
Weathering the storm: Indonesia’s rain shamans
The ritual conducted by Mbak Rara at the MotoGP in Lombok has drawn international attention to an age-old practice.
Group identifies 600 alleged North Korean rights abusers
Korea Future says evidence of widespread abuses in country's prison camps, should be impetus to action.
US judge upholds Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction in sex abuse case
Maxwell's lawyers sought new trial after a juror did not disclose he was a victim of childhood abuse before trial began.
Honduras seizes assets of ex-president awaiting US extradition
Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez is wanted in the US on drug trafficking and weapons charges, which he denies.