‘One day to enjoy’: Economy woes dampen Afghan Nowruz celebration
The Taliban rule and the flagging economy have seemingly put a dampener on celebrations this year.
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Russia-Ukraine live news: Kyiv refuses to surrender Mariupol
Russia says Ukraine has until 5am Moscow time to respond to an offer on laying down arms and humanitarian corridors.
Russia and Ukraine fight for control of besieged Mariupol
Hundreds of thousands of residents remain trapped in the city, which has been besieged for more than two weeks.
US decries ‘disturbing’ accounts of Ukrainians deported to Russia
US ambassador to the UN says it would be 'unconscionable for Russia to force Ukrainian citizens into Russia'.
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.
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.