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The Israeli NSO Group's technology has been used by governments to target political opponents, activists and reporters.

Casino giant announces multibillion-dollar deal with the emirate that will see a luxury hotel with a 'gaming' area.

Portugal's upcoming general vote is expected to see the far-right Chega party secure 10 times more seats than in 2019.

Some Afghan women protest burqa diktat while others say the Taliban should focus on more pressing issues.

American historian finds hundreds of desperate letters written by Slovak Jews during the Nazi era.

A story of the gruelling coming-of-age rituals young men from a remote village in Ivory Coast have to go through.

At least 550 suspected ISIL fighters have surrendered as SDF commandos wrestle back control of the prison.

Four-way talks, which include France and Germany, resume for the first time since 2019 as fears of war escalate.

The two countries appoint ambassadors for the first time since 1989 when relations were frozen over gem theft.

India traditionally invites foreign leaders as guests of honour to the parade but did not this year due to the pandemic.

Ninety-five percent of demands in January-June 2021 came from five countries - Japan, Russia, Turkey, India and S Korea.

Farmers whose crops failed under scheme to establish world's first 100-percent organic farming nation to be compensated.

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi says Oslo meeting will help secure support for humanitarian, health, education sectors.

Talks come as US and EU seek to build energy contingency plans should Russia shorten supplies to Europe over Ukraine.

Iran expands vaccination campaign with plans to include children aged nine to 12 in the nationwide drive.

The soldiers, part of a regional peacekeeping force, are 'probably held hostage' by rebels from Casamance, army says.

Morocco and 2019 runners-up Senegal cruise into the quarterfinals after beating Malawi and Cape Verde.

Residents in occupied East Jerusalem neighbourhood face continued uncertainty as one family is removed by police.

Sajad Gul's arrest and closure of Kashmir Press Club underscore how fast press freedoms are eroding in disputed region.

Billionaire businessman and Duterte political contributor Manny Villar expands his portfolio from property into media.

Search mission launched after survivor said he was one of a group of migrants who left the Bahamas on Saturday.

Draft report says the international financial centre faces mass exodus of talent if isolation drags on.

China is facing a demographic time bomb that threatens to upend President Xi Jinping's economic plans.

Wave of laws, rules threatens to kill large parts of India's rapidly growing online gaming industry.

Multimillion-dollar fighter jet fell into the disputed waters after a landing accident in which seven sailors were hurt.

As Aboriginal Australians face continued discrimination, a vigil has become one of the world's longest protests.

Williams Lake First Nation unveils findings of preliminary search at former 'residential school' known for abuse.

The switch to working from home has attracted more users to Microsoft's office communication software and services.

Honduran President-elect Xiomara Castro had floated the idea of re-establishing ties with China, before backtracking.

El Salvador last year sought a $1.3bn IMF loan, but talks have been stymied by the lender’s Bitcoin concerns.

Cuban prosecutor's office says 710 people have been referred to trials in relation to anti-government protests in July.

Ahmed Jaffar Mohammed Ali was extradited despite an ECHR ruling he not be sent home pending further investigations.

US seeks to protect Europe's energy supplies if Russia invades, while Biden threatens Putin with sanctions.

Abrupt local lockdowns and sweeping COVID-19 testing requirements as Beijing seeks to prevent a COVID outbreak.

US shares were whipsawed again on Tuesday as investors await the Fed's decision on Wednesday.

A US court in 2019 sentenced Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman to life behind bars for a massive drug conspiracy.

Pro-independence activists torn over possibility that crisis-hit British prime minister may be forced to resign.

Houthi rebels have launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates for the second time in a week.

Once essential for college applications, scores from admission tests like the SAT and rival ACT carry less weight today.

Human Rights Watch urged the European Union to 'seriously reconsider its move' amid Egypt's human rights record.

Isaac Herzog will travel with the first lady and will meet Abu Dhabi's crown prince during the January 30-31 trip.

Nvidia's proposed purchase of Arm Ltd has drawn a fierce backlash from regulators and the chip industry.

The first African leader of WHO says he is 'very grateful' for the support after secret ballot approves nomination.

Several hundred people gathered in the capital Ouagadougou to show support for the country's new military government.

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija was arrested in December for allegedly offending President Museveni and his son on Twitter.

Cut to global forecast largely reflects downward revisions to US and China outlooks.

Hit with a shouted question on a politically sensitive point, the president responds with sarcasm, then name-calling.

Memories of 2018 are sparking fears that a repeat is playing out after the world’s top cryptocurrency fell 50% recently.

Indigenous women and supporters welcome court ruling that found ex-paramilitaries guilty of rape, abuse during conflict.

All the talk about 'net zero' measures and 'climate resilience' investments is just a mass deception.