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More than 3,500 Rohingya refugees attempted sea crossing last year, fleeing their Myanmar homeland or Bangladesh.

Presidential aide announces grim toll at the WEF in Davos as Ukraine's first lady appeals for support.

The latest reshuffle in the Russian army shows Russian generals struggle to meet Putin's unrealistic expectations.

US police say Solomon Pena, 39, was 'mastermind' of politically motivated conspiracy that led to New Mexico shootings.

Africa's most industrialised economy has been facing repeated power cuts during the last decade as its power plants age.

European Commission chief von der Leyen says the war in Ukraine is 'a fight of democracy against autocracy'.

Right groups say Belarus has targeted hundreds of activists, journalists and opposition figures since the 2020 election.

Boris Pistorius will lead efforts to modernise Germany's army and steer policy on the war in Ukraine.

President Xiomara Castro's government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say.

Man identified as Palestinian police officer reportedly shot during attack on Israeli checkpoint in occupied West Bank.

Pakistan PM Sharif expresses willingness for talks with India; asks UAE to play a role in resolving differences.

Government forces and allied clan militias recaptured the base from al-Shabab in October.

Critics say policies pursued by Italy's new government will lead to more deaths in the Mediterranean.

Andrey Medvedev says he ran away from Wagner in July after witnessing the killings and mistreatment of other fighters.

Three weeks into office, the new Israeli government wants to change the judicial system, crack down on Palestinians.

And why did his arrest take so long?

As he hits the halfway mark of his term, how has Biden fared in terms of his promises to the American left?

Nguyen Xuan Phuc's resignation has been anticipated since the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers in January.

The statement by the head of Fiji's military stirred anxiety in the Pacific nation that has seen four coups in 35 years.

Security also top of mind for ex-governor, who leads a crowded field, ahead of opponents with better name recognition.

Some 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia and cases also reported in The Gambia and Uzbekistan.

Rights group says the Armed Police Battalion is engaged in extortion, harassment and wrongful arrests of the refugees.

It will likely survive, but only after more firms and currencies crash and burn. Here’s why.

Shooting took place at Ilous Ellis Park during an MLK Car Show and Family Fun Day on Monday.

The serially lying Republican congressman is stuck in a mess of his creation. Yet I feel pity for him.

Despite a six-month UN-brokered truce ending in October, fighting has not escalated.

Julio Obama Mefuman was serving a 60-year jail term after being taken from South Sudan in a suspected kidnapping.

Tenants and first-time buyers struggle to build future as landlords cater to tourists.

Difficult terrain and inclement weather hampering rescue efforts near Pokhara, where plane carrying 72 people crashed.

Ukraine's ambassador criticises display of the Russian flag during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl's first round-match.

Iraq overcame Qatar 2-1 to book a place in Thursday's final against Oman, who edged Bahrain 1-0.

While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 328th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Attacks on critical infrastructure from France to Denmark bear the hallmark of Russian operatives, experts say.

Police say operations at the facility in Central Sulawesi have resumed following clashes that left two workers dead.

Officials urge Germany to permit supply of the Leopard tanks to Ukraine amid fears of a renewed Russian offensive.

China's population fell last year for the first time since 1961 when the country struggled with a devastating famine.

Official figures reflect toll of Beijing's since-abandoned 'zero COVID' pandemic strategy.

Some 135 people died in the disaster last October prompting questions over safety standards and the use of tear gas.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs an executive order to help with relief efforts as state endures three weeks of storms.

Trial on Tesla boss Musk's old tweets that he had raised money to take the auto firm private is set to start on Tuesday.

Even as Venezuela's inflation reached an estimated 305 percent last year, gov't did not adjust employee salaries.

US federal holiday honouring slain civil rights leader comes amid rising fears over hate crimes, curbs to voting access.

Latvian President Egils Levits says Ukraine needs more support to resist a potential new Russian offensive.

High Court says claimants can challenge its previous ruling that the British gov't plan was lawful.

World leaders are gathering at the WEF in Davos to debate ways to revive the global economy.

Ukraine hopes German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks will become the backbone of a new fighting force.

Authorities are seeking to identify anyone who helped fund or organise the storming of government offices in Brasilia.

Arsenal of weapons, including M60 machine gun and grenades, belonged to FARC rebel dissidents, Colombian police say.

Democracy in Israel would mean an end to apartheid. That is not what the Israeli protesters want.