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President Putin has given approval to a 'special military operation' in the Donbas region.

Logistics workers are occupying a major firm's headquarters in a dispute that has become a flashpoint in upcoming election.

Russian president approves 'special military operation' as UN Security Council holds second emergency meeting.

Authorities say 'dire epidemic situation' behind move as territory struggles to contain COVID cases driven by Omicron.

Critics say $76.5bn carbon capture project in Sabah state is unfeasible and lacking in transparency.

Details of sanctions designed to 'hurt a lot' also target military chiefs, Kremlin chief of staff, and top editor at RT.

Australia decriminalised homosexuality 40 years ago but in many former British colonies, sex between men remains illegal

Amid criticism, Canadian PM insists Emergencies Act was needed to quell anti-government blockades and occupation.

US State Department spokesman says $11bn natural gas project is now 'a piece of steel at the bottom of the ocean'.

Bloomberg News reported several jurors learned judge had already said he would rule in favour of newspaper.

The S&P 500 shed 1.8%, pushing further into correction territory, as tech stocks sold off amid the rising tensions.

UNSC emergency meeting begins over the latest appeal of Russian-backed separatists to Moscow for military support.

Associated Press says shooting in Port-au-Prince took place as new three-day strike organised by factory workers began.

The auction marks the US effort to bolster renewable energy development projects - it has lagged behind Europe.

The Gambia insists allegations of genocide against Rohingya are legitimate after Myanmar tries to dismiss them.

Fresh sanctions come as Yemeni rebels ramped up attacks against Saudi Arabia and the UAE in recent weeks.

Ukrainian government announces compulsory military service for all men of fighting age as Moscow evacuates Kyiv embassy.

Maternal deaths among Black people are almost triple the rate for white Americans.

Paris starts withdrawing its forces from Mali after a nine-year military mission.

Thousands have undertaken the dangerous trek to neighbouring Namibia in search of food and water.

US policymakers appear united on need to oppose Russian invasion, but disagreements emerge on pace of sanctions.

Anadolu says Interpol issued a red notice for Peker who made videos accusing some Turkish officials with various crimes.

Jurors are to tour Taylor's apartment, hear testimony from police officer during trial expected to take two weeks.

Defence ministry says it intends to sign a contract to buy a dozen of the training and light combat aircraft.

The delegation, including military council's deputy head, is visiting Moscow to advance bilateral relations.

While Martin Kimani was right to condemn Russia, he seemed to embrace the colonial legacy in Africa.

Chetan Kumar had commented that judge overseeing hijab case previously made 'disturbing comments' in a rape case.

US convoys follow recent Canadian truckers’ protests which shut down Ottawa and the busiest US Canadian border crossing.

Why the Russia-Ukraine crisis just got much worse

Lukashenko could benefit politically by siding with Putin, but observers warn the friendship could backfire.

UN agency says hub in South Korea will share mRNA technology being developed by the WHO and partners in South Africa.

By recognising DNR and LNR, Putin is pushing for war. But he will not emerge victorious.

Saudi Aramco has entered into an agreement with BlackRock to explore low-carbon energy projects.

Analysts say the French president, who faces an uncertain election, may be benefiting from the situation in Ukraine.

A fresh trial against millionaire Marian Kocner and an alleged accomplice will begin next week.

The federal money is also meant to move goods to lower prices for American consumers.

A 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery that includes at least 34 tombs has been uncovered in a northern Gaza city.

Ukraine's top security official says state of emergency would last 30 days and could be extended for another 30 days.

Germany paused the controversial project after Russia recognised separatist areas in Ukraine. What could come next?

Deepening financial crisis leads to shortages of fuel and handicaps the island nation's electricity grid.

Asylum seekers in Libya speak of inhuman detention conditions after raids outside the UNHCR compound in Tripoli.

The killing of a Greek Roma youth reignites a firestorm in Greek media and starts a conversation about anti-Roma racism.

More than 850 people who lost their homes or had to evacuate are in emergency shelters a week after a heavy storm.

Police hits a suspected hostage taker with a car and arrests him after the 27-year-old runs outside armed with two guns.

The government said the victims were killed after their vehicle came under attack in the volatile Tillaberi region.

Hardline proponents of the legislation faced a setback but are unlikely to give up on the bill.

The tiny Himalayan nation's Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is competing for the Best International Feature Film award.

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is in Germany to seek medical treatment two weeks after fleeing Uganda, his lawyer says.

US secretary of state says his country is still committed to diplomacy 'if Moscow's approach changes'.

Delivery agents speed on their bikes, take wrong turns, risk their lives - all to deliver groceries in 10 minutes.