Oil riches are on the horizon as Suriname chooses its next government
The Gran Morgu project may transform Suriname’s economy, rivalling oil-rich neighbour Guyana by 2028, officials predict.
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Five years after George Floyd’s death, why misinformation still persists
Five years after Floyd’s killing, false claims of overdose fuel calls for Trump to pardon the police officers involved.
In rural Pakistan, bull racing draws crowd in cricket-loving nation
In Attock district of Punjab province, bull racing in a popular sport, drawing participants from across the country.
Ukraine under Russian missile, drone attacks for second night, 12 killed
Ukrainian foreign minister describes air attacks on third day of prisoner swap as biggest in weeks.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,186
These are the key events on day 1,186 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa sworn in for full term, promising a crackdown on gangs
The right-wing Noboa had defeated left-wing candidate Luisa Gonzalez amid allegations of electoral fraud.
Iranian film, It was Just an Accident, wins Palme D’Or at Cannes festival
The film is inspired by dissident director Jafar Panahi's own experience in jail.
Families of Israeli captives criticise Netanyahu amid large protests
Hostages and Missing Families Forum called on the government to 'return to the negotiating table'.
Outrage, horror after Israeli attack kills nine children of Gaza doctor
The young victims, two of whom remain under the rubble, range in age from seven months to 12 years old.
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Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands
Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing.
Syria’s al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in Turkiye as sanctions lifted
The meeting comes after US and EU agreed to lift sanctions to allow the civil war-hit country to recover and rebuild.
South Lebanon votes in municipal election seen as test of Hezbollah support
Despite war losses, Hezbollah is using the vote as an opportunity to show it still has political influence.
Arson attack probed as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut
Power restored after outage hit the prominent film festival on its closing day and affected 160,000 homes in the area.
Ukraine, Russia exchange more prisoners after ‘difficult night’ of attacks
The two countries swap hundreds of soldiers and civilians as Russia launches more drone attacks on Ukraine.
Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain
Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.
Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?
Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.
UN chief says Gaza entering ‘cruellest phase’ of war as Palestinians starve
Gaza aid is mere 'teaspoon' of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave.
EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs
EU official says trade deal 'must be guided by mutual respect, not threats' after US president threatens a huge tariff.
Over 400 Rohingya feared drowned in two shipwrecks off Myanmar coast: UN
UNHCR says two shipwrecks on May 9 and 10 could be the 'deadliest tragedy at sea' involving Rohingya so far this year.
‘Need answers’: Will Sri Lanka’s Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake?
Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or 'disappeared' during the civil war are still waiting for answers.