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The British-Iranian environmental campaigner being held in Iran is on hunger strike, according to his sister.

A separatist movement has been accused of several attacks against security installations and government buildings.

Digital currencies, impervious to international sanctions, allow handful of young Afghans to avoid the worst of crisis.

Indonesian shops are running out of Indomie instant noodles as the Ukraine conflict raises fears of wheat shortages.

For weeks, Ukraine's second-largest city, near the border with Russia, has been under a constant artillery barrage.

China Eastern flight MU5735 crashed in Guangxi province causing 'mountain fire'; number of casualties still unknown.

The US president to discuss the international response to the Russian invasion with his European allies during his trip.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 26th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Sumy regional governor says the area within a 5km radius around the plant is hazardous.

Teenager's rise to stardom was marked by a stunning win over top-ranked player earlier this year.

Antony Blinken will announce the decision at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum on Monday.

Prosecutors say they have appealed to top court after Muhammad Waseem is acquitted of killing his celebrity sister.

Indian officials have accused the 'Queen of the Bourse' of crimes including leaking confidential information to a guru.

The international financial centre will lift bans on flights from nine countries and cut quarantine from April 1.

Different government policies and public perceptions fuel reluctance to follow Western-led corporate exodus, experts say

Widespread fuel shortages and sky-rocketing prices cause misery and hardship across the island nation.

Ukraine says 'there can be no question' of laying down arms after Russia offers safe passage in exchange for surrender.

As reports of civilian deaths grow in Russia-Ukraine war, so do calls for adherence to international humanitarian law.

Russia says Ukraine has until 5am Moscow time to respond to an offer on laying down arms and humanitarian corridors.

Hundreds of thousands of residents remain trapped in the city, which has been besieged for more than two weeks.

US ambassador to the UN says it would be 'unconscionable for Russia to force Ukrainian citizens into Russia'.

Despite the fierce fighting, representatives from Ukraine and Russia have met several times.

A cargo vessel hit a ferry carrying dozens of people along a river outside Bangladesh's capital Dhaka.

Germany has sought to reduce its energy dependence on Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine.

Turkish foreign minister says while negotiations were 'not easy', there is some 'momentum' towards an agreement.

At least six killed, 26 wounded in incident at carnival of Strepy-Bracquegnies.

Seven children, including a two-year-old girl, and five women aged between 25 and 32 were killed, says Red Cross.

Opposition parties filed the motion against Imran Khan, saying he had lost his parliamentary majority.

The city of Jilin will lock down some 4.5 million people for three days starting Monday.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office says there is a high risk of an attack on Volyn being launched from Belarus.

Last July, President Saied suspended parliament, sacked PM and further expanded his legislative and executive powers.

Russia launches cruise and hypersonic missiles targeting Ukrainian military sites as it steps up its military offensive.

Authorities in the port city say those sheltering in the targeted school include women and children.

Will Storr and Nichola Raihani discuss the psychology of status, and why people believe in conspiracy theories.

Boris Johnson comes under criticism, including from his own MPs, for comparing Ukrainian resistance with Brexit.

Fumio Koshi, on a visit to New Delhi, calls on the Indian PM to take a tougher stand on Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Besieged Ukrainian cities have been under relentless Russian bombardment as Ukrainians resist the aggression.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 25th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Saudi giant says its net income increased by 124 percent to $110bn in 2021, compared with $49bn in 2020.

But 'mainstream' politicians should also be pressured to explain why they supported Putin's regime for so long.

Afghanistan ranked last in the World Happiness Report among 149 countries surveyed, with Lebanon following.

Investigators think the incident in Ontario province was an isolated act and are considering hate as a possible motive.

Ukrainian leader says siege of Mariupol would go down in history for what he said were 'war crimes' committed by Russia.

Saudi-led coalition says the barrage of drone and missile attacks by the Yemeni group did not cause any casualties.

Coastguards recover eight more bodies on Saturday after finding 12 on Friday, a civil protection official said.

Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi went from the front lines of anti-racist activism to success in politics and business.

Russian space agency rejects media reports suggesting its cosmonauts wore yellow in a support of Ukraine.

Russia relies on Australia for 20 percent of its alumina; export ban aims to limit its capacity to produce aluminium.

UN says at least 847 civilians killed in Ukraine since conflict began, 6.5 million internally displaced.

While many Bosnians are calling for a new civic constitution, some political elites seek more division, analysts say.