At least six people dead in Bangladesh ferry accident
A cargo vessel hit a ferry carrying dozens of people along a river outside Bangladesh's capital Dhaka.
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Germany seals gas deal with Qatar to reduce dependence on Russia
Germany has sought to reduce its energy dependence on Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine.
Russia, Ukraine ‘close to agreement’ in negotiations, says Turkey
Turkish foreign minister says while negotiations were 'not easy', there is some 'momentum' towards an agreement.
Fatalities as car smashes into carnival in southern Belgium
At least six killed, 26 wounded in incident at carnival of Strepy-Bracquegnies.
DR Congo: Fourteen killed in machete attack in Ituri province
Seven children, including a two-year-old girl, and five women aged between 25 and 32 were killed, says Red Cross.
Fear of political turmoil as Pakistan PM faces no-confidence vote
Opposition parties filed the motion against Imran Khan, saying he had lost his parliamentary majority.
Millions in China’s northeast placed under COVID-19 lockdown
The city of Jilin will lock down some 4.5 million people for three days starting Monday.
Kyiv sees high risk of attack on western Ukraine from Belarus
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office says there is a high risk of an attack on Volyn being launched from Belarus.
Tunisia: Mass anti-Saied protests take place in capital Tunis
Last July, President Saied suspended parliament, sacked PM and further expanded his legislative and executive powers.
Russia says it used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine again
Russia launches cruise and hypersonic missiles targeting Ukrainian military sites as it steps up its military offensive.
Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing Mariupol school sheltering 400
Authorities in the port city say those sheltering in the targeted school include women and children.
UK PM Johnson under fire for comparing Ukraine with Brexit
Boris Johnson comes under criticism, including from his own MPs, for comparing Ukrainian resistance with Brexit.
Japan PM urges Modi to take tougher line against Russian invasion
Fumio Koshi, on a visit to New Delhi, calls on the Indian PM to take a tougher stand on Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
‘Bomb shelters, battlefronts’: Ukrainians resist Russian assaults
Besieged Ukrainian cities have been under relentless Russian bombardment as Ukrainians resist the aggression.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 25
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 25th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Saudi Aramco’s 2021 profit more than doubles on higher oil prices
Saudi giant says its net income increased by 124 percent to $110bn in 2021, compared with $49bn in 2020.
Afghanistan world’s unhappiest country, even before Taliban
Afghanistan ranked last in the World Happiness Report among 149 countries surveyed, with Lebanon following.
Canadian mosque worshippers subdue hatchet-wielding attacker
Investigators think the incident in Ontario province was an isolated act and are considering hate as a possible motive.
Russia ridicules idea its cosmonauts wore yellow for Ukraine
Russian space agency rejects media reports suggesting its cosmonauts wore yellow in a support of Ukraine.
Australia bans alumina exports to Russia, steps up Ukraine aid
Russia relies on Australia for 20 percent of its alumina; export ban aims to limit its capacity to produce aluminium.