Fuel shortages disrupt domestic flight schedules in Nigeria
Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and oil producer, is experiencing fuel shortages on a massive scale.
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UK freezes assets of Abramovich, six other Russian oligarchs
The UK government hits seven Russian oligarchs with an assets freeze and travel ban because of their link to Putin.
US House approves huge Ukraine aid package, Russian oil ban
Bipartisan support for a $13.6bn aid package to assist Ukraine and allies amid Russia's invasion.
South Africa most unequal country in the world: Report
Race plays key factor in a society where 10 percent of population owns more than 80 percent of wealth, World Bank says.
Anti-war protests intensify in Russia along with police crackdown
As Russia's war in Ukraine intensifies, so has defiance back home where police arrest thousands of protesters.
India: Delhi’s ‘Common Man’ party gets election boost in Punjab
Upstart Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Punjab state polls, bolstering its hopes of becoming the main challenger to Modi's BJP.
Photos: Power cuts in Sri Lanka have hit all walks of life
Children are studying using kerosene oil lamps, fishermen cutting back on fishing and industries limiting production.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 15
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 15th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Q&A: Understanding Europe’s response to Ukrainian refugee crisis
Professor Serena Parekh explains Europe's response to Ukrainian refugees compared to those from Syria.
Riots shake France’s Corsica over assault on jailed nationalist
Hundreds of Yvan Colonna supporters rally in Ajaccio, Calvi and Bastia with the protests rapidly turning into clashes.
‘No progress’ as top Russia, Ukraine diplomats talk in Turkey
Meeting in Antalya represents the first time Russia has sent a high-level minister for negotiations on the crisis.
IMF approves $1.4bn in emergency funding support for Ukraine
Global lender says funds will help Ukraine meet urgent spending needs in the wake of Russia's military invasion.
ISIL suicide bomber of Pakistan mosque was Afghan exile: Police
Police also said they killed three suspects allegedly involved in last week's bombing in Peshawar that killed 64 people.
Riots and snubs: In Pacific Islands, a growing wariness of China
Samoan Prime Minister's decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.
Australia to expand defence personnel by a third by 2040
Scott Morrison says planned move is the 'biggest increase' in size of Australia's defence forces in peacetime.
Modi’s BJP set for big win in India’s state elections
The state polls are a crucial test for PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party before national elections in 2024.
US man who got first pig heart transplant dies two months later
Doctor calls David Bennett 'brave and noble patient' whose condition began deteriorating several days ago.
US lawmakers to vote on spending plan with $13.6bn in Ukraine aid
The House of Representatives is also expected to vote on a ban on Russian oil imports.
Iraqis protest rise in food prices, officials blame Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine are major producers of wheat and sunflower oil, goods heavily imported by Middle Eastern countries.
Sudanese authorities raid offices of 2019 massacre tribunal
The tribunal has been sandwiched between allegations from the public and attacks from the government.