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.
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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.
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.
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.