‘Shown their place’: Muslim livelihoods under attack in India
Experts say rising attacks on Muslim vendors and businesses by Hindu supremacist groups point to a worrying trend.
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Iran and IAEA in new disagreement over nuclear monitoring
The nuclear watchdog says its inspectors denied access to a nuclear site in Karaj but Tehran says it's not part of deal.
Mass protest as Tunisia political crisis escalates
Tunisians rallied in the capital to protest President Kais Saied's steps to tighten his grip on power.
The next shock in the pipeline for China’s economy: energy crunch
As China cracks down on energy use, it could lead to a shortage of everything from textiles to electronic components.
Nationwide strike by India farmers a year after farm laws enacted
Farmers' unions across the vast country protest, disrupting road and rail services, to demand repeal of the laws.
China restricts abortions for ‘non-medical purposes’
Move comes as China also introduces new policies aimed at encouraging families to have more children.
With Chinese ban final on crypto, firms scramble to sever ties
Two of the largest crypto exchanges said they have stopped registering new users from mainland China on the back of ban.
Iceland almost gets female-majority parliament
Iceland looked to have elected Europe's first female-majority parliament, but recount shows it fell short.
China’s biggest airshow to highlight military prowess
Country's most advanced fighter jet will take part in aerial manoeuvres as new electronic warfare jet goes on display.
Switzerland says resounding ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage
Swiss backed proposal, which also allows couples to adopt, by a nearly two-thirds majority in a referendum on Sunday.
In western Myanmar, conflict creates new dangers for women
Myanmar's Sagaing region is a hotbed of resistance to military rule and women are forced to flee when soldiers appear.
Germany’s centre-left secures narrow win in end-of-era election
Olaf Scholz, the Social Democrat candidate, claims mandate to form gov’t after conservatives register worst-ever result.
Serbian troops on heightened alert at Kosovo border
Government in Belgrade accuses neighbouring Kosovo of 'provocations' by sending special police units to border.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits south of Philippines capital
The epicentre of the earthquake was in Occidental Mindoro province.
Italy rules out recognising a Taliban government in Afghanistan
Italy's FM urges foreign gov'ts to prevent financial collapse that would result in a massive flow of migrants.
Heavy rains as Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in India
Thousands evacuated to storm shelters in the coastal areas of southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh.
Polls close in Germany’s unpredictable election
Exit polls show neck-and-neck race between Merkel’s Christian Democrats and rival Social Democrats.
Women win majority of seats in Iceland’s election
Voters elect 33 women to parliament, up from 24 in the last election.
Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar released from Israeli prison
Jarrar, a left-wing figure and member of the now-defunct PLC, released by Israeli authorities on Sunday.
Sudan thwarts Ethiopian incursion amid protests in east
Sudan's army said it repelled attempted incursion in border area as angry protesters in eastern Sudan shut ports, roads.