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In wide-ranging interview, Russian foreign minister warns world not to underestimate risk of nuclear war over Ukraine.

Infrastructure issues, political pressure and low demand could prevent Asia from absorbing diverted energy supplies.

Tanaka, who enjoyed board games and maths puzzles, died in hospital in southwestern Japan.

Economic growth nearly halves in first quarter to 0.7 percent amid lower spending due to COVID curbs and inflation.

Parade started at 10pm in Pyongyang after state media urged people and armed forces to pledge 'absolute loyalty'.

Three months into Russian invasion of Ukraine, UN agencies are struggling to reach civilians under siege in the east.

Ban on palm oil exports adds to global food security fears amid poor harvests and the war in Ukraine.

Lyoya's family and supporters demanded the officer, Christopher Schurr, be named publicly and face criminal charges.

TPLF says rebels withdraw from neighbouring region but Afar police commissioner says fighters remain in some districts.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Western weapons sent to Ukraine 'will be a legitimate target' for Russia's military.

Musk invokes 'free speech' after Twitter board approves $44bn deal, bringing him closer to owning social media platform.

Emergencies Act requires gov't to set up inquiry into circumstances leading to its use, actions taken during emergency.

Emmanuel Macron re-elected after defeating Marine Le Pen in second-round runoff vote.

Cuban foreign minister says Washington is pressuring governments to block Havana from Summit of the Americas in June.

Moscow says it has arrested members of a 'neo-Nazi terrorist' group after foiling their plot to assassinate TV anchor.

Kyiv rejects 'unilateral' Russian move to open humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave the Azovstal steel plant.

The world’s biggest crude importer is heading for the worst oil demand shock since the early days of the pandemic.

For third straight year, US commission recommends adding India to religious freedom blacklist over alleged abuses.

Sales at Coca-Cola surged 16 percent, offsetting rising costs and the beverage maker's exit from Russia.

NY Attorney General is seeking documents from ex-US President Donald Trump as part of probe into his business practices.

Decision to expel a third of Berlin's diplomatic corps in Moscow 'in no way justified', says German foreign minister.

Preliminary figures show opposition Freedom Movement party leading with 34.34 percent of the vote.

Across northwest Nigeria, individuals are turning to self-help as Nigeria’s security forces remain acutely understaffed.

Experts say the prevalent drug abuse highlights a lack of social nets as Zimbabwe's economy continues to tank.

At least six people drowned on Saturday after a boat carrying migrants sank shortly after leaving Tripoli's shore.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last week that he had lined up $46.5bn in financing to buy Twitter.

Worldwide survey from payroll provider ADP found worker demands for flexibility and security are growing more intense.

The world's largest cryptocurrency is down more than 20 percent from last month’s high.

Joint team with Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine will look into possible war crimes committed following Russia's invasion.

Air raid sirens still ring through the capital every day, but residents and diplomats are returning.

ECOWAS, the regional bloc, had given both governments until April 25 to disclose details of their transition plans.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both fell ahead of a busy earnings week for Big Tech.

How Shehbaz Sharif replaced Imran Khan as Pakistan’s prime minister.

Measures enacted by the government have raised concerns over rights abuses with thousands arrested.

Up to 86 percent of married Egyptian women face spousal abuse, particularly in Upper Egypt. 'You Can' aims to help them.

The announcement came after US officials visited Ukraine and announced more aid and plans to reopen US embassy in Kyiv.

Moscow says weapon supplies would further aggravate the situation and raise the stakes of the conflict.

Gratitude does not have an expiration date.

Kenyans tend to look back at the Kibaki years with rose-tinted glasses, but I have my doubts.

Islamabad to roll back subsidies to oil&gas sector ahead of IMF review next month as forex reserves shrink.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ukraine's 'extraordinary courage' has foiled Russia's advance on Kyiv.

Nobel laureate has been detained since the military overthrew the democratically elected government last year.

Island's most influential Buddhist clerics now join growing list of former allies calling for government's resignation.

Large cocaine seizures are rare but have become increasingly common along the West African Atlantic Coast.

The Special Criminal Court's first trial could address a gap in accountability that has spurred decades of conflict.

Marine Le Pen wins unprecedented 41.5 percent of the vote as far-right ideas become increasingly acceptable in France.

Bai Lowe is accused of being a driver for the ex-Gambian leader's hit squad, known as Junglers, between 2003 and 2006.

Ursula von der Leyen's India trip is part of Western efforts to encourage New Delhi to reduce ties with old ally Russia.

The US, China, India, UK and Russia were the top five spenders, according to new data by defence think tank SIPRI.