South Africa floods: Malawian migrants decry gov’t neglect
Migrants say they are stranded with little support from the authorities in their home country or their adopted one.
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South Africa says it may be on brink of fifth COVID wave
Warning comes after the UN's health agency flags surging caseload as the main driver of rising cases throughout Africa.
Eurozone inflation hits new high as growth slows amid Ukraine war
Ukraine war takes toll on European economies using the euro as inflation reaches record levels and output weakens.
South Africa defence lawyer arrested in high-profile murder trial
The trial has been plagued with repeated delays and twists, as the suspects all maintain their innocence.
‘First in four decades’: Why Sri Lanka general strike matters
Analysts say Thursday's nationwide strike was the first since a similar call given by the island's trade unions in 1980.
Thousands stuck as Lebanese authorities suspend passport renewals
Lebanon's General Security Organisation says that it has run out of passports, government has not paid for more.
Kim renews call for N Korea military to ‘bolster their strength’
North Korean leader made call as he praised 'modernity and heroism' of country's armed forces after massive parade.
Pakistan has a ‘strategy’ to boost shrinking forex reserves: FM
With barely enough reserves to cover two months of imports, finance minister says it will not be the next Sri Lanka.
Blow for rare Sumatran tigers as three killed in wild boar traps
Experts say deforestation and poaching pose enormous challenge to survival of Indonesia's last remaining tiger species.
US Congress revives WWII-era weapons programme for Ukraine
'Lend-Lease' legislation passed in House of Representatives will make it easier for US to send weapons directly to Kyiv.
Air attacks hit near UN chief as Antonio Guterres visits Ukraine
UN expresses 'shock' after blasts near UN secretary-general in boldest attack on the capital since Russian retreat.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Ukraine condemns ‘heinous’ Kyiv attack
Ukrainian officials say at least 10 people were wounded after Russia fired missiles on capital during UN chief's visit.
Apple beats sales forecasts with big bumps in iPhones, services
Apple's sales rose 19 percent in the Americas and were up by single-digits in Europe and China.
Climate change increases risk of new viruses emerging: Research
Likely hot spots include the Sahel, Ethiopian Highlands, Rift Valley, India, eastern China, Indonesia, the Philippines.
Can Europeans live without Russian gas?
Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria after they declined to pay for imports in roubles.
FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes, flavoured cigars
The Biden administration's historic US proposal still needs to be finalised, and could take years to implement.
Prominent Egyptian activist freed after presidential pardon
Prominent activist Hossam Monis was serving a four-year sentence on terror charges deemed baseless by rights groups.
Possibility of ‘large’ economic shocks in future, Yellen warns
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged countries to build in 'recession remedies' to protect people.
Lawmakers push to prevent civilian harm in US military operations
Two newly introduced US bills aim to increase transparency at Pentagon and reduce civilian harm in conflict.
Derek Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of murder, sentenced to more than 22 years in prison last year.