Prabowo says Indonesia willing to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza

"When needed and when requested by UN., we are prepared to contribute significant peacekeeping,"

Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86

Robinson played a pivotal role in helping care for her granddaughters, Malia and Sasha Obama

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy parts of Brooklyn Museum

Some arrests were made but a NY Police Department spokesperson said there would be no official count

India votes in final phase of elections as both Modi and Rahul Gandhi eye victory

The seven-phase vote began on April 19 and will end with polling in the last 57 seats

What's in Israel's three-phase Gaza ceasefire roadmap

First phase includes a "full and complete ceasefire" lasting six weeks

Four dead in Colombian bridge collapse

Three people died on the scene and another later in the hospital

Far right AfD cracks Germany's post-Nazi firewalls with success in the east

Right-wing extremism is now widely accepted in the poorer eastern regions

Biden urges Hamas to accept Israel's new roadmap to end Gaza war

Joe Biden said Friday that Israel was offering a new roadmap towards a full ceasefire in Gaza.

UNRWA chief says Israel 'must stop its campaign' against agency

UN Palestinian refugee agency chief said that Israel "must stop its campaign against UNRWA".

France bans Israeli firms from exhibiting at upcoming defence fair

France has banned Israeli companies from participating in this year's annual defence fair.

UN mission in Iraq to end after two decades

The mission was established by a UN Security Council resolution in 2003.

Zelenskyy expected to attend Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, sources say

Security assistance for Ukraine will be one of the key issues discussed at this year's dialogue.

US, allies 'gravely concerned' by North Korea-Russia cooperation

Moscow and Pyongyang have denied accusations of arms transfers

Southern African countries plan to expand special tourist visa

Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe pledged to broaden use of special visa

Journalist challenges rule banning hijab

Journalist challenges rule banning hijab

Polish farmers demand less interference from EU ahead of vote

A neighbour of Ukraine, Poland has become a hotspot for protests

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese, Hong Kong officials

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese, Hong Kong officials

NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons

NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine’s use of their weapons

China says 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements

China says ‘hard to meet’ discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements

Heat, hurricanes and blackouts: Cubans brace for long summer after scorching May

The sultry temperatures combine in Cuba with a devastating economic crisis

Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city

Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city

Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders

Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders

Jacob Zuma's MK party becomes top disruptor in South Africa election

MK is not going to win the election and is unlikely to be a coalition partner

Ukraine and Russia announce major prisoner exchange

Ukraine and Russia announce major prisoner exchange

UN refugee chief says 114 million have fled homes because nations fail to tackle causes of conflict

UN refugee chief says 114 million have fled homes because nations fail to tackle causes of conflict

Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial

Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial

Sudan at 'imminent risk of famine', UN aid chiefs warn

Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry

Police with batons approach Israel-Hamas war protesters at UC Santa Cruz

Police with batons approach Israel-Hamas war protesters at UC Santa Cruz

Philippines' Marcos slams illegal actions in South China Sea

Encounters between Philippines and China in Asia's most contested waters have grown more tense

Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say

Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say

Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed and 42 others wounded in joint US-British airstrikes in Yemen

Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed and 42 others wounded in joint US-British airstrikes in Yemen

UK's Labour says Abbott can run in election after days of confusion

Diane Abbott is Britain's longest serving Black Member of Parliament

Ukrainian prisoners apply to join army in return for parole

Ukrainian prisoners apply to join army in return for parole

Xochitl Galvez, the maverick opposition candidate seeking Mexico's presidency

She represents a coalition of opposition parties and vows to restore security to Mexico

Egypt extends crackdown on Gaza activism with student arrests

The students are among dozens of people held in connection with protests

US, China defence chiefs lock horns on Taiwan at Asia security summit

China claims sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea

China has more countermeasures if US endangers its interests: state media

The US accused China of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and warned it of more sanctions

Ukraine can use German weapons to defend Kharkiv border region, Berlin says

"We are jointly convinced that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against attacks"

US, UK air strikes on Yemen kill at least 16: Huthi TV

Strikes also targeted telecoms infrastructure in the town of Taez

Trump criminal conviction slips US presidential election into unchartered waters

"I am a political prisoner!" he announced immediately after the guilty verdicts on all 34 charges

South Africa heads for coalition as ANC set for big fall

With results in from 54.9% of polling stations, party of the late Nelson Mandela had 42.1% of votes

At least 15 dead in eastern India over 24 hours as temperatures soar

India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer

Reactions to Trump guilty verdict: from outrage to elation

Trump's supporters are "outraged" while his detractors feel "justice is being served"

Hamas says it is ready for a 'complete agreement' if Israel stops war

The Hamas statement came as Israel pressed on with an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah

Sikh separatist contests India election from jail, a worry for government

Amritpal Singh, 31, is detained in a high-security prison in Assam, after his arrest last year

Israeli airstrike on Rafah kills 12 Palestinians, Gaza medics say

Israel has kept up raids on Rafah despite an order by the ICJ to halt the attacks

Rafah battles intensify as Israel seizes key Gaza-Egypt corridor

Intense shelling and gunfire rocked Rafah in southern Gaza on Thursday.

Cyprus says aid held off Gaza coast after pier damage

Cyprus said humanitarian aid shipped to Gaza was being kept afloat off Palestinian territory's coast

Israel war cabinet member's party submits bill seeking early election

The head of the National Union Party has put forward a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset.

China's Xi Jinping calls for Middle East peace conference

China has advocated for decades for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Tribute to late Iranian president at UN stirs anger

UN General Assembly drew criticism for its tribute to the late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi.

Trump found guilty at hush money trial, becomes first US president convicted of a crime

The Republican candidate becomes the first former US president convicted of a crime.

Biden to make his first state visit to France after attending D-Day 80th commemorations next week

Biden to make his first state visit to France after attending D-Day 80th commemorations next week

Turkey signals a new military intervention in Syria if Kurdish groups hold local elections

Turkey signals a new military intervention in Syria if Kurdish groups hold local elections

Ukraine's army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the Kharkiv region

Ukraine’s army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the Kharkiv region

'Sitting in jail for everyone else' - a Hong Kong democrat's sacrifice

China-ruled Hong Kong is experiencing a years-long crackdown on dissent

Suffering drought, heat, blackouts, Mexicans head to the polls

Whoever wins will have to contend with water shortages

Southern African countries fear losing more elephants to drought

El Nino has worsened the impact of climate change, scientists say

NATO chief calls for discussion on restrictions for arms supplied to Ukraine

NATO chief calls for discussion on restrictions for arms supplied to Ukraine

Boeing to detail quality, training improvements in FAA

Boeing to detail quality, training improvements in FAA

China's defence ministry condemns US missile deployment in Philippines

The annual drills this year involved around 16,000 Filipinos and US soldiers

Nearly 3 out of 10 children in Afghanistan face crisis or emergency level of hunger in 2024

Nearly 3 out of 10 children in Afghanistan face crisis or emergency level of hunger in 2024

China probes former sports director for corruption

China probes former sports director for corruption

Asian shares track Wall Street's retreat

Asian shares track Wall Street’s retreat

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian camp at Wayne State University in Detroit

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian camp at Wayne State University in Detroit

Georgian NGOs to challenge foreign agent law

Georgian NGOs to challenge foreign agent law

Blinken assails Russian misinformation after hinting US may allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia

Blinken assails Russian misinformation after hinting US may allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia

A violent, polarized Mexico goes to the polls to choose between 2 women presidential candidates

A violent, polarized Mexico goes to the polls to choose between 2 women presidential candidates

Israel says it's taken control of key area of Gaza's border with Egypt awash in smuggling tunnels

Israel says it’s taken control of key area of Gaza’s border with Egypt awash in smuggling tunnels

14 pro-democracy activists convicted, 2 acquitted in Hong Kong's biggest national security case

14 pro-democracy activists convicted, 2 acquitted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case

France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine soon, diplomats say

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is due in France on June 6

'Hong Kong 47' trial: 14 democrats found guilty in landmark subversion case

They were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion under national security law imposed by China

Black passengers who were ordered to leave a flight sue American Airlines

Three of the men filed a lawsuit in federal court in New York

Two women vie for Mexico's presidency amid polarization, spiralling violence

It's unclear whether Mexico's next president will be able to rein in the underlying violence

Taliban govt harbours big dreams for Afghan rail

Every day, 3,500 tons of flour and 1,500 tons of wheat are unloaded by hand at Hairatan

Sudan's army rejects US call to return to peace talks

Thousands have been killed and more than 9 million have fled their homes in the war since April 2023

Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority

With results in from 10% of polling stations, ANC's share of the vote stood at 42.3% and DA's 26.3%

Myanmar's ethnic armies consolidate strongholds as junta weakens, reports say

Myanmar has been in turmoil since February, 2021 when the military ousted an elected government

Modi eyes a third win in India election. Who is he and how did he come to power?

Opinion polls predicted he would equal the three-term record of first PM Nehru

India election 2024 - What lies ahead for the new government

The new government will face a plethora of issues like inflation, unemployment, foreign relations

NATO meets as calls grow to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia

Calls grow for allies to lift restrictions stopping Kyiv from using EU weapons to strike Russia

North Nigerian state bans protests over royal power struggle

Emirs have no constitutional authority but wield huge cultural and religious influence

Bid to 'privatize' Brazil beaches sparks outcry

By law beaches are public assets and thus government property

Anti-Israel protesters clash with police outside embassy in Mexico

Some protesters covered their faces and threw stones at riot police

China could arrange Russia-Ukraine peace conference, Lavrov tells RIA

Lavrov said such a move would be a continuation of Beijing's efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis

China wants ties with Arab states that will be model for world peace

China is ready to work with Arab nations to resolve hot spot issues, Xi said at the China-Arab Forum

Panama's first climate change displaced prepare to leave ancestral home

Some 1,200 members of a Panamanian Indigenous community received new government-sponsored homes

Rescue teams don't expect to find survivors in Papua New Guinea landslide

More than 2,000 people may have been buried alive, according to the PNG government

Floating walkways a lifeline for Brazilians after floods

"Everything is more difficult now, but we must keep going," said the 54-year-old father-of-three

Trump trial jurors finish first day of deliberations without a verdict

Jurors asked for transcripts of testimony by Michael Cohen and tabloid publisher David Pecker

US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

Israel seizes Gaza's entire border with Egypt, presses with raids into Rafah

Israel also continued deadly raids on Rafah in southern Gaza despite an order from the ICJ

Indian capital swelters as temperature hits all-time high of 52.9 Celsius

A heat wave alert has been in place for large parts of India since last week

Street battles, Israeli strikes rock Gaza's Rafah

Street fighting and Israeli bombardment rocked Gaza's far-southern Rafah on Wednesday.

Gaza's wounded children denied medical aid with Rafah crossing closed

All hospitals are struggling due to lack of medicine and medical necessities and fuel.

Israeli incursion could halt Rafah's last functioning hospital, WHO says

The Israeli tanks were reported to have advanced into the centre of Rafah.

Xi says China 'deeply pained' by 'severe' Gaza situation

China has good relations with Israel but has supported the Palestinian cause for decades.

Syria says Israeli strike kills girl, wounds 10 civilians

Israeli air strike targeted a central site and a residential building in Baniyas city.

US, China defence chiefs to hold rare talks in Singapore

The expected meeting will be the first between their countries' defence chiefs in 18 months.

US pledges $135 million in aid to Western-leaning Moldova to counter Russian influence

US pledges $135 million in aid to Western-leaning Moldova to counter Russian influence

Israel's military says it's taken control of a strategic corridor along Gaza's border with Egypt

Israel’s military says it’s taken control of a strategic corridor along Gaza’s border with Egypt

Egypt unveils renovation of 14th-century Maridani mosque

The mosque was heavily renovated between 1895 and 1903

Haiti transition council taps former PM Conille to again lead country

The transition council voted 6-1 to install Conille as interim prime minister

Iran's Khamenei seeks trusted hardliner to replace Raisi in June vote

Raisi's sudden death triggered a race among hardliners to influence the selection of next leader

Saudi expands strategic toolbox with Lenovo deal

Saudi expands strategic toolbox with Lenovo deal

Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause

Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause

China to send two young giant pandas to US later this year

China to send two young giant pandas to US later this year

Former intel agency chief set to become the Netherlands' next prime minister in hard right coalition

Former intel agency chief set to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister in hard right coalition

Seven political groups fighting in European Parliament election

Voters will elect 720 lawmakers for the next five years on June 6-9

North Korea sends balloons carrying excrement over border, South Korea says

North Korea sends balloons carrying excrement over border, South Korea says

France's Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons

France’s Macron urges a green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons

In Pompeii, archaeologists find children's sketches of gladiators

The sketches of gladiator stick figures were discovered during excavations in recent months

Global shares decline as higher Treasury yields weigh on stocks

Global shares decline as higher Treasury yields weigh on stocks

Nuclear weapons issue: Rare spat shows China, North Korea still at odds

Nuclear weapons issue: Rare spat shows China, North Korea still at odds

3 Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah booby trap explosion, media say, as offensive widens

3 Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah booby trap explosion, media say, as offensive widens

Starless and forever alone: more 'rogue' planets discovered

Without being bound to a star, there are no days on these planets, which languish in perpetual night

At 101, D-Day US veteran heads to France for 80th anniversary

Larson is among a dwindling number of WW-II veterans who will return this June to mark anniversary

Decade after IS horrors, Iraq's Sinjar remains in ruins

The area near the Syrian border still bears the scars of the fighting that raged there in 2014

Three Israeli soldiers killed in combat in southern Gaza, military says

Three more soldiers were badly wounded in the same incident, the military said

Executions worldwide rose last year to the highest number since 2015: Amnesty International

The human rights group said it recorded a total of 1,153 executions in 2023

South Africans vote in most competitive election since apartheid ended

Voters said they would vote for opposition due to high unemployment, corruption and power blackouts

Israel sends tanks into Rafah on raids amid Gaza-wide offensive

Israeli tanks advanced to the heart of Rafah for the first time on Tuesday

Thailand to indict influential former PM Thaksin over royal insult

Ex-PM becomes highest profile royal insults case

Colombia congress passes bullfighting ban to take effect in 2027

If approved by leftist President Gustavo Petro the ban will come into effect in 2027

Mines, unexploded ordnance a daily menace for Afghanistan's children

Nearly 900 people were killed or wounded by leftover munitions from January 2023 to April this year

Trump's former UN ambassador Nikki Haley writes 'Finish Them' on Israeli shell

The photograph was posted on X on Tuesday by Danny Danon

Indian capital records highest-ever temperature of 49.9 Celsius

In May 2022, parts of Delhi hit 49.2 degrees Celsius, Indian media reported at the time

Rohingya forced to fight alongside Myanmar army tormentors

"They threatened us... We have no choice... We are in a dangerous situation," said mother of a boy

International Day of UN Peacekeepers being observed today

Pakistani among 64 UN peacekeepers being honoured posthumously

Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury

Trump, 77, faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents to cover up payment to Daniels

Israel denies strike on camp near Rafah that Gaza officials say killed 21 people

Israel's military denied striking a tent camp west of the city of Rafah on Tuesday.

Palestinians flee Rafah as Israeli assault intensifies

Hundreds braved roads in Rafah in south Gaza Tuesday as they fled Israel's expanding ground assault.

US says not changing Israeli policy despite Rafah strike

White House said US President Joe Biden has no plans to change his Israel policy.

Biden's blurred red lines on Rafah under pressure

Joe Biden's red lines have repeatedly shifted when it comes to Israel's assault on Rafah.

Israel's Rafah incursion taking dire health toll: WHO

Israel's military offensive in Rafah is already taking a dire health toll in southern Gaza.

Macron says Kyiv should be allowed to 'neutralise' Russian military bases, prompting Putin warning

So far Kyiv’s partners have demanded that their arms not be used to attack Russian soil.

Georgian parliament votes to override presidential veto of 'foreign agent' bill

Georgian parliament votes to override presidential veto of 'foreign agent' bill

White House says US weighs additional sanction steps as Russia shifts war footing

White House says US weighs additional sanction steps as Russia shifts war footing

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests

China calls for Red Sea attacks on civilian ships to end

China calls for Red Sea attacks on civilian ships to end

At least 17 are killed when a stone quarry collapses in India's northeast. 12 others remain missing

At least 17 are killed when a stone quarry collapses in India’s northeast. 12 others remain missing

South Africa's president faces his party's worst election ever. He'll still likely be reelected

South Africa’s president faces his party’s worst election ever. He’ll still likely be reelected

US markets mixed in quiet post-holiday trading

US markets mixed in quiet post-holiday trading

Ireland officially recognises Palestinian state

Ireland officially recognises Palestinian state

Polish man sentenced to life in Congo on espionage charges has been released and returned to Europe

Polish man sentenced to life in Congo on espionage charges has been released and returned to Europe

Belgium commits $1 billion to Ukraine as Zelenskyy continues his whistlestop European tour

Belgium commits $1 billion to Ukraine as Zelenskyy continues his whistlestop European tour

Dutch parties to propose former intelligence chief as new prime minister

Dutch parties to propose former intelligence chief as new prime minister

As Israel attacks Rafah, Palestinians are living in tents and searching for food

As Israel attacks Rafah, Palestinians are living in tents and searching for food

Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year: report

The year 2023 was the hottest year on record, according to the EU's climate monitor, Copernicus

Indian climber dies after Everest bid, eighth death this season

Three people -- a British climber and two Nepali guides -- among the eight are listed as missing

China, US agree to manage maritime risks through continued dialogue

China said both agreed to maintain communication, and avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations

Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault

Witnesses said the Israeli military appeared to have brought in remote-operated armoured vehicles

Spain announces recognition of Palestine with East Jerusalem as capital

In a televised address, he said it will not recognise any changes to Palestinian borders after 1967

Submerged homes, heat waves fuel Mexico climate angst

El Bosque is first community in Mexico to be officially recognised as displaced by climate change

Security Council set to meet over deadly Rafah strike

The attack prompted a wave of international condemnation

Trump judgment looms as historic trial reaches finale

Crucially, a conviction would not bar Trump from appearing on the ballot in presidential election

Cyclone kills 16 in India, Bangladesh and cuts power to millions

Packing speeds of up to 135 kph, it crossed Bangladesh's southern port of Mongla and entered India

Netanyahu says deadly Israeli strike in Rafah was the result of a 'tragic mistake'

Netanyahu did not elaborate on the error. But military said it hit the camp with "precise airstrike"

Armenia detains more than 270 protesters demanding prime minister's resignation

Protests erupted in Caucasus nation last month after govt agreed to hand territory to Azerbaijan

Egyptian opposition leader Tantawi held after court upholds a one-year jail

Tantawi was found guilty of election campaign irregularities in February

North Korean rocket carrying its 2nd spy satellite explodes shortly after launch

The North's KCNA said the rocket blew up soon after liftoff due to a suspected engine problem

Exceptionally early heatwave hits Finland

"This is probably the first time ever we have issued a heatwave warning in May", Viljamaa told AFP

South Korea, US, Japan nuclear envoys condemn North Korea satellite launch

The failed launch was a direct violation of UN Security Council resolutions

Philippine authorities say 7 dead after storm

Ewiniar brought winds up to 130 kms per hour and heavy rain in provinces south of the capital

Papua New Guinea orders thousands to evacuate from path of 'active' landslide

"The landslide is still active, as people are digging through the rocks, more is still coming down"

Biden tells Israel to protect civilians after Rafah strike

Biden has faced increasing pressure from within his own party to scale back support for Israel

Peru prosecutors file graft complaint against president

Peru prosecutors file graft complaint against president

Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp kills 45, prompts international outcry

Palestinian families rushed to hospitals to prepare their dead for burial after Israeli strike.

'The sound was terrifying': Witnesses recount chaotic scenes during deadly strikes on Rafah camp

Medical officials and aid agencies said the majority of the casualties were women and children.

Israel faces fresh international condemnation over deadly strikes on Rafah tent camp

Israel faced new condemnation Monday for strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Egyptian soldier killed by Israelis near the Rafah border crossing

Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing from Gaza side of the border earlier this month.

Iran increases stockpile of uranium to near weapons-grade levels

The report said Iran now has 142.1 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60 per cent.

Kyiv says talks on France sending military instructors to Ukraine are ongoing

France’s defence ministry said the issue was being studied but did not confirm the deployment.

Lawyers say Egyptians cleared in Greece over migrant shipwreck remain unfairly detained

Lawyers say Egyptians cleared in Greece over migrant shipwreck remain unfairly detained

International community should redouble pressure on Israel: Colombia minister

Israel's military campaign has killed some 36,000 people

US lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president after China's military drills

US lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president after China’s military drills

China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties

China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties

Russia to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

The deal will showcase Russia's ability to export high-tech products to new Asian markets

Aid trucks arrive in Gaza but no deliveries yet: sources

Deliveries are badly needed as little aid has reached southern Gaza since May 6

Operations to destroy illegal roads in Colombia's Amazon hit standstill, sources say

The construction of roads is a major contributor to deforestation in Colombia

What happens when sun aligns directly above holy Kaaba?

Phenomenon happens twice a year on May 27 and July 15

North Korea appears to have fired a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea say

North Korea appears to have fired a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea say

Israel faces new condemnation over Rafah strikes, which local health officials say killed 45

Israel faces new condemnation over Rafah strikes, which local health officials say killed 45

Latest deadly weather in US kills at least 20 as storms carve path of ruin across multiple states

Latest deadly weather in US kills at least 20 as storms carve path of ruin across multiple states

Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia

Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia

China, Japan, South Korea joint declaration after first summit in four years

China, Japan, South Korea joint declaration after first summit in four years

Ukraine drone targets second Russian long-range military radar

Ukraine drone targets second Russian long-range military radar

Julius Malema: divisive EFF leader could be kingmaker in South Africa election

The EFF promises to nationalise the country's gold and platinum mines

Mexico's Sheinbaum may be no puppet but her mentor looms large

Mexico suffered the fifth-worst COVID-19 death toll in the world

US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming

US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming

Russia invites Afghanistan's Taliban to major economic forum

Russia has been slowly building ties with the Taliban

South Korea deploys fighter jets in attack drills

South Korea deploys fighter jets in attack drills

Indian police arrest hospital boss after six babies die in fire

The blaze broke out at the New Born Baby Care hospital in New Delhi

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Spain in pursuit of more weapons to fight Russia with

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits Spain in pursuit of more weapons to fight Russia with

North Korea condemns denuclearisation call at neighbours' summit in Seoul

North Korea launched its first military spy satellite into orbit in November

South Africa's election could bring the biggest political shift since it became a democracy in 1994

South Africa’s election could bring the biggest political shift since it became a democracy in 1994

EU-Israel relations take a nosedive as Spain, Ireland set to formally recognize a Palestinian state

EU-Israel relations take a nosedive as Spain, Ireland set to formally recognize a Palestinian state

South Africa's election could bring the biggest political shift since it became a democracy in 1994

From a high of gaining nearly 70% of the vote 20 years ago, it has experienced decline in support

Indonesia's Mt Ibu erupts as agency warns local aviation authorities

"The ash column is seen to be thick and grey and moving westward," the volcanology agency said