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Arundhati Roy: ‘Biden, Macron know what’s going on in India but won’t talk’
From her New Delhi home, acclaimed Indian writer and activist talks about G20 summit and state of India's minorities.
Russia detains man accused of plotting rail bombing in Crimea
A Russian citizen is accused of preparing a bombing under the instructions of Ukraine's military intelligence.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Israel’s Netanyahu discuss Israeli support for Kyiv
While Israel has backed Ukraine diplomatically, it has not assisted the war-torn country with arms against Russia.
Hurricane Lee strengthens into ‘dangerous’ Category 5 storm
Swells and rips expected as storm's core set to move north of the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
‘How will I pay?’: Steep power bills, rising inflation hit Pakistan’s poor
Millions of Pakistanis say they have been forced to ration use of fans and other essential electrical items due to hike.
Photos: Hong Kong paralysed by extreme floods from Typhoon Haikui
Hong Kong has been deluged with its heaviest rain in 140 years.
Central African Republic ex-strongman charged with crimes against humanity
The United Nations-backed court in Bangui is handling cases concerning war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Attack on boat, army base in Mali kills at least 49 civilians, 15 soldiers
Three days of mourning have been declared as authorities continue to assess the death toll in Mali's latest attacks.
‘Very close to the edge’: Rescuers rush to save American caver in Turkey
Rescue teams from Turkey and around the world are working to save an experienced American caver in southern Turkey.
Trump adviser Peter Navarro guilty of contempt for dodging Jan 6 subpoena
Navarro has become the second Trump ally to be found guilty of defying a subpoena related to the US Capitol attack.
Invasive species increasing at ‘unprecedented’ rates: What you need to know
Invasive species destroy forests, ravage crops and cause extinctions – making them a growing global threat.
Canada opens inquiry into allegations of election meddling by China, Russia
Canadian government tasks a judge with leading a public inquiry long sought by conservative lawmakers.
Darfur victims await justice at ICC as Sudan war rages on
Activists seek justice against former Sudanese Arab militia leader as new crimes are committed in the war-torn region.
Gabon military government appoints former opposition leader as interim PM
Raymond Ndong Sima, a 68-year-old economist, was an outspoken critic of removed President Ali Bongo.
Apple shares fall amid reports of China’s increasing iPhone restrictions
Reports say China has barred the use of Apple smartphones in central government agencies.
Concerns raised over Myanmar’s ailing Aung San Suu Kyi
Several countries raised questions and concerns over the health of Suu Kyi at ASEAN summit, a US official says.
What are depleted uranium munitions and why is US sending them to Ukraine?
Washington defends transfer of depleted uranium munitions amid criticism from Moscow and concerns over their effects.
Sudan’s army chief al-Burhan meets Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim in diplomatic push
Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Qatar's emir as Sudan conflict rages, pledges 'defeat of the rebellion'.
Fears of escalation grow as dozens die in SDF-militia fighting in Syria
Arab tribesmen blame violence on 'years-long discrimination' by the SDF in northeast Syria.