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China is battling COVID flare-ups from Zhengzhou in central Henan province to Chongqing in the southwest.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev faced no real opposition candidates in a nation where critics are sidelined.

Sectarian violence in Afghanistan is showing no sign of abating but our spirit has not been broken.

And this power imbalance at the heart of the executive may have important consequences.

A former fisherman from Senegal runs for elections in Spain to combat Europe’s overfishing of Africa’s waters.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 271st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Zolgensma may stop five-year-old Yusuf Polat's spinal muscular atrophy from progressing, but it costs $2.1m.

Company founder Morris Chang says world has just woken up to the importance of advanced chips.

Africa's highest-ranked team still look to challenge Netherlands in opening clash despite injury to star player.

The fraught political relations between these two countries add another dimension to this match

A win in their first World Cup game is key to both teams' chances of progressing beyond the group stage in Qatar.

FIFA says the new ball, named Al Rihla or 'the journey' in Arabic, travels faster than any other in World Cup history.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off on Sunday. Here’s a quick guide recapping the main events from Day 1.

Migrant workers who played important role in World Cup preparations say a ticket quota would have been welcome gesture.

Markets react negatively after election results in first hung parliament in Southeast Asian country's history.

Embattled leader Fumio Kishida could be further weakened by departure of internal affairs minister.

IAEA says some of shelling 'targeting' Europe's biggest nuclear plant as Ukraine and Russia trade blame over attacks.

John Lee's positive test result comes days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok.

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and rival Muhyiddin each insist they have the support to lead as uncertainty continues.

Space agencies have their sights set on developing a permanent human presence on the moon.

From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.

Many Malaysians were hoping polls would lead to political stability but the vote produced no outright winner.

Pundits on the main broadcast talked about human rights instead of airing the inclusivity-themed ceremony.

Friends discuss how much their country has changed while watching their home team Qatar take on Ecuador.

Countries agree to set up a new fund, but details are still to be worked out on who would contribute to the fund.

World Cup 2022 begins with a 2-0 victory for Ecuador over the hosts, Qatar.

Fireworks, singing, dancing and an emphasis on Qatari culture mark the start of football’s biggest event.

Arab leaders dominated the list of world leaders who attended the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Ecuador put two unanswered goals past Qatar for victory in the World Cup's opening match.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is widely expected to win Sunday's election over five little-known candidates.

Over 60 percent of Nepal's eligible voters cast their ballots at the polls amid high inflation and unemployment.

The appointment of a special counsel plays into Trump's hands, but there is still hope he can be indicted.

Progress on education and child labour is being reversed. We cannot let more children suffer during global crises.

The earnings from this World Cup cycle are $1bn more than those generated from the 2018 tournament in Russia.

Vincent Kompany on why representation needs to start in club boardrooms and football as a vehicle for change in Algeria.

Qatar said flights are for World Cup fans and its position on Israel remains unchanged as both countries have no ties.

India's first footballer to play for a European club made history without ever wearing a pair of football boots.

The passion of fans globally for the Qatar World Cup is evidence, as is the legacy of Maradona and Garrincha.

Countries have adopted a fund to help poor countries affected by disasters, but no efforts made to tackle emissions.

Colorado Springs police identify 22-year-old suspect in US attack that left 18 people wounded.

“A decision that divided the footballing world.”

While a fund for poorer nations was established, 'no progress' was made to reduce emissions and abandon fossil fuels.

The Ballon D'Or awardee has been one of the world's best strikers in recent years.

Elon Musk breaking rules, laying off staff at Twitter. How will it end? And the exhausting work of climate journalists.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 270th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Hosts kick off showpiece football tournament with a clash against South American side.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Rwanda's Paul Kagame, Palestine's Mahmoud Abbas are among those arriving in Doha.

Countries at COP27 summit agree to set up a compensation fund for poor nations suffering the impact of climate change.

Historically, equity markets of FIFA World Cup hosts have outperformed peers. Qatar is set to do the same.

Here are some players who helped their teams qualify but miss the flight due to an injury.