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Abiy Ahmed holds first face-to-face talks with Tigrayan leaders since a peace deal was agreed in November.

The US announces new $2.2bn package of arms and munitions for Ukraine, including a rocket-propelled precision bomb.

Recognition of trans identities should not come at the cost of women's hard earned sex-based rights and protections.

The zoo has added extra security after the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys, both of which have been recovered.

The award-winning director had gone on hunger strike to protest against his detention, causing a wave of concern.

Chinese 'surveillance' balloon in US airspace is an 'unacceptable' violation of sovereignty, Washington says.

As Morocco hosts FIFA Club World Cup, members of Winners 2005 group describe their football club as 'source of life'.

The labour force participation rate is at its highest since March but still below pre-pandemic levels.

The murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani set off protests in Kenya, where police are often accused of brutality.

An IMF delegation is in Pakistan for last ditch talks to revive financial aid, which has stalled for months.

Putin-ally Prigozhin leads a mercenary force of thousands, including ex-convicts, in the Ukraine war.

The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary outfit, has become a major player in CAR, displacing former colonial power France.

Warsaw and the Baltic nations are calling for a ban, but the IOC has suggested Russians and Belarusians could compete.

Nine countries closed down their consulates in Istanbul or issued travel warnings to citizens after 'security threats'.

Prisoner group says deal has been reached after tough measures were imposed amid escalation of violence.

The Taliban confirms the detention of Ismail Mashal, who tore up his degrees to protest against women's education ban.

Netflix’s decision to feature the likes of the film Farha and the series Mo was a deviation from business as usual.

Officials and witnesses say victims suffered from cold and hunger on board a vessel for refugees and migrants.

Iran has blamed Israel for the attack in Isfahan last week, threatening to again raise tensions in the region.

Lula says former leader Bolsonaro 'actively' participated in storming of government buildings.

Pope Francis will arrive in Juba hoping to revive a peace process aimed at ending a decade-long conflict.

From school curriculum changes to book bans, we examine the roots and effects of the anti-Critical Race Theory movement.

In the wake of Tyre Nichols’s killing at the hands of police, UpFront takes a look at policing in the US.

People need food. They’re instead being fed nationalism by an authoritarian government misreading the public mood.

Musa Hasahya Kasera says his vast family includes 12 wives, 102 children and as many as 578 grandchildren.

The motion called to bring forward elections and to hold a referendum on forming a constitutional convention.

Protests continue against PM Netanyahu's moves to weaken the Supreme Court, as violence escalates in occupied West Bank.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 345th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses.

The US president praised Jordan for its 'crucial role' as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem.

Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.

Apple reports first drop in quarterly revenue since 2019 as China's zero-COVID policy disrupted iPhone output.

More than 3,800 children were removed from families between 2017 and 2021 as part of a crackdown on border crossings.

Myanmar military takes fight against coup opponents to the skies as it loses ground on the battlefield.

US official told reporters the military was prepared to shoot the balloon down but was deterred by potential for harm.

India's central bank is examining the exposure of banks to the group as its various firms continued to tank.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the two countries agreed on a commitment of 'mutual respect'.

Hundreds of thousands of people have participated in wage strikes.

Muslim-American legislator says her 'voice will get louder and stronger' after vote punishing her criticism of Israel.

Putin compared Russia's war in Ukraine with World War II and lambasted Germany for helping to arm Kyiv.

The 21-year-old forward was arrested in January 2022 after images and videos were shared on social media.

Majid Khan, who was tortured by the CIA before his transfer to the US military facility in Cuba, says he feels 'reborn'.

Gali Baharav-Miara says the Israeli Cabinet's planned judicial changes risk giving government unbridled power.

US vice president urges Congress to pass legislation as Nichols's death renews push to end violence.

Sudan's military, in charge since a 2021 coup, is seen as leading the effort towards establishing ties with Israel.

Aleksandar Vucic says 'vital interest' for Serbia to stay on a path to the EU but reiterated it will not join NATO.

David Holden handed three-year suspended sentence for manslaughter for the 1988 shooting of Aidan McAnespie.

Chile's Cerro Chuño neighbourhood has become notorious for environmental pollution and dangerous criminal activity.