Japan, South Korea look to deepen bilateral ties despite tensions
Setting aside lingering war legacy disputes, the countries' leaders agree to repair ties to confront regional threats.
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Guatemala’s growing palm oil industry fuels Indigenous land fight
The Guatemalan palm oil industry, world's six largest, faces resistance from Indigenous people demanding land rights.
France remembers Paris massacre amid tensions with Algeria
Pressure mounts on France to recognise the 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians as a 'state crime'.
Women in China are waiting for meaningful #MeToo reforms
Chinese firms seen to fall short on addressing sexual misconduct face possible talent loss, say activists.
Norway attacker held in medical custody amid mental health doubts
Man who confessed to killing five people in a bow-and-arrow attack was 'in and out of the health system for some time'.
Crypto landmark: SEC poised to greenlight Bitcoin futures ETFs
US regulators set to allow the first US Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund to start trading, sources tell Bloomberg.
Energy crunch: China firms look to pump up LNG supplies from US
Squeezed by soaring gas prices and domestic shortages, China firms seek long term US supplies, sources tell Reuters.
UK MP David Amess stabbed during meeting with constituents
Conservative politician David Amess receives treatment at the scene as police arrest one man.
Home vs office: What is the best hybrid work mix for workers?
Most US employees on average want to work from home at least two days per week after the pandemic ends, research finds.
Are Azerbaijan and Armenia ready to improve relations?
One year has passed since the Nagorno-Karabakh war and there are hints that diplomatic ties could be built.
Three South African ministers freed after standoff with veterans
More than 50 people are arrested after veterans hold ministers hostage demanding compensation for anti-apartheid fight.
EU, fearful of refugee crisis, delays response on Afghan asylum
Migration and human rights experts call on the EU to deliver a more proactive and unified response on Afghan asylum.
India reopens for foreign tourists after 19 months as COVID ebbs
Easing of restrictions on foreign tourists visiting India coincides with country's domestic tourist and festive season.
Beirut armed clashes rattle distressed residents
After hours-long battles in Lebanese capital, residents struggle to cope with compounded trauma.
For Canadian-Pakistani filmmaker, Karachi is both muse and escape
Hamza Bangash is one of the most exciting filmmaking voices in Pakistan, intently capturing a nation in transformation.
Kenyan police arrest husband of slain runner Agnes Tirop
Ibrahim Kipkemoi Rotich, was apprehended in the city of Mombasa after manhunt.
Deadly explosion hits Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kandahar
At least 32 people are killed as explosion goes off inside mosque in southern city during Friday prayers.
Cameroon authorities urge calm after police kill girl, 5, in Buea
Angry crowd lynches policeman who shot a five-year-old girl dead in Southwest region's capital Buea.
Cape Verde presidential election: What you need to know
Record seven candidates running, with two ex-PMs - Carlos Veiga and José Maria Neves - seen as the strongest contenders.
No free movement clause in UN deal for Rohingya on island: Report
Leaked copy of agreement shows it offers no guarantee refugees will be allowed to move freely to mainland Bangladesh.