Tunisian president appoints members of new top judicial council
President Kais Saied appoints temporary top judicial council, a body he dissolved last month amid widespread criticism.
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Ukraine and Russia foreign ministers to meet in Turkey
Turkish foreign minister says the two top diplomats agreed to meet on the side of a forum in southern Turkey.
Soaring food prices threaten emerging-market currencies
Rising food prices can be hugely destabilizing.
Orban allows deployment of NATO troops in western Hungary
The decree signed by the Hungarian leader also permits weapons shipments to cross its territory to other NATO members.
Russia snubs UN court hearing in case brought by Ukraine
Ukraine seeks emergency order from ICJ to halt hostility on its territory, arguing Russia falsely applied genocide law.
Ukraine’s Roma refugees recount discrimination en route to safety
Hundreds of Ukraine's Roma people face uncertain future in Moldova's capital Chisinau as many are not documented.
Photos: Death on Ukraine’s bombarded streets
Russian forces have stepped up their shelling of Ukrainian cities in the centre, north and south of the country.
Syria: Two civilians killed in Israeli attack near Damascus
State media say missile attack also caused some material damage south of the capital.
Netflix blocks services in Russia, TikTok limits posts
The decision comes as Moscow cracks down on what people and media outlets can say about Russia's war in Ukraine.
Is Putin likely to face the ICC over Russia’s actions in Ukraine?
The International Criminal Court is investigating Russia's president over possible war crimes in Ukraine.
Marine Le Pen’s niece defects to rival French far-right campaign
Marion Marechal Le Pen officially backs Eric Zemmour in the April 2022 presidential elections.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will not forgive Russia for invasion, shelling
Ukrainian leader accuses Moscow of targeting civilians, saying Kyiv will 'punish everyone who committed atrocities'.
Oil prices soar, stocks tank as Russia-Ukraine war rages
Brent leaps to almost $140 a barrel, the highest level since 2008.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day twelve
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its twelfth day, we take a look at the major developments.
New Zealand, South Korea announce new sanctions on Russia
Moves are latest measures intended to punish Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
The Singapore lawyer who defends those facing the gallows
M Ravi takes on the cases few want to touch, and is convinced Singapore will eventually abolish the death penalty.
Russian invasion displaces Ukrainians who fled Donbas conflict
As Russia pounds Ukraine, many people displaced during 2014 conflict are having to flee their homes for a second time.
Russian forces interfering at Ukraine nuclear plant: IAEA
Ukraine told the UN agency that Russia switched off some mobile networks and the internet at Zaporizhzhia power plant.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy says sanctions not sufficient
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Western countries to strengthen sanctions on Russia over its invasion.
Pressed on Ukraine war, Bolshoi conductor Tugan Sokhiev resigns
Bolshoi Theatre's music director says he felt under pressure to take a stand on Russia's war in Ukraine.