Gas supply crisis fears grow as Germany triggers ‘early warning’
First step under emergency gas plan activated as Germany prepares for potential cut-off over refusal to pay in roubles.
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Gas supply: What will happen if Russia turns off taps to Germany?
Europe's largest economy declares 'early warning' of a possible emergency amid concerns over supplies from Russia.
Photos: The Bangladesh town offering new life to climate migrants
Mongla, once vulnerable to floods and river erosion, now more resilient with improved infrastructure against high tides.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events, day 35
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 35th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Eight killed as UN helicopter crashes in eastern DRC
Six Pakistanis, Russian and Serbian peacekeepers die as chopper crashes during reconnaissance mission in North Kivu.
‘Not naive’: Ukraine questions Russian pledge to reduce attacks
Peace talks are expected to resume as Ukraine and the West warn Moscow may be preparing a major offensive.
Turkey, a mediator in Ukraine, mends its own ties with neighbours
As Turkey struggles economically, the government has decided to resurrect its 'zero problems with neighbours' policy.
Lavrov on first China visit since Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian foreign minister is in China - a key ally in Moscow's war in Ukraine - for talks on Afghanistan.
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announces Ramadan truce
Coalition says it will halt military action during Muslim fasting month, amid United Nations efforts to end crisis.
Misreading the room: Why Hun Sen is failing on Myanmar
Cambodia's strongman thought he would have a connection with Myanmar's army chief Min Aung Hlaing. He didn't.
‘Historic injustice’: Biden makes lynching a US hate crime
Joe Biden signs anti-lynching law named after Emmett Till, a Black teen who was brutally killed in Mississippi in 1955.
Number of migrants crossing dangerous Darien Gap soars: UNHCR
UN refugee agency says number of people taking Panamanian jungle route tripled so far this year compared with 2021.
Clashes between ISIL and Kurds kill four in Syrian camp
ISIL cell attacks Al-Hol camp, leading to the death of three civilians and one ISIL fighter.
Canada unveils multibillion-dollar plan to cut carbon emissions
Environmentalists welcome emissions reduction plan, but say it will be vital to 'hold politicians' feet to the fire'.
Blinken assures UAE leader of US help over Houthi attacks
US Secretary of State Blinken holds talks with UAE de facto leader Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Morocco.
What compromises will Russia and Ukraine make to end the war?
Negotiators from Moscow and Kyiv fail to agree a ceasefire during in-person talks in Turkey amid hints at compromises.
‘An extradition foretold’: Honduras reacts to ex-president’s fate
As court clears way for Juan Orlando Hernandez to face charges in US, experts say fight against corruption continues.
Qatar to invest $5bn in Egypt as ties improve
Egypt says the move is meant to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between two 'brotherly' countries.
US Senate leader vows to bring ‘burn pit’ legislation to a vote
Backed by US veteran groups, bill would provide health benefits for US troops exposed to toxins in Iraq and Afghanistan.
They’re back! Meme-stock mania returns to Wall Street
Meme stocks are seeing a pick-up in retail-investor demand as appetite for riskier assets revives.