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Heavy downpours hit Qatar and other parts of the Gulf in unusual July weather.

The fall in US GDP comes on the heels of the Fed raising interest rates, as Chair Powell says growth needs to slow.

Republicans are focusing the debate on crime and inflation ahead of November’s vote. What is the Democratic platform?

The 170-carat 'Lulo Rose' was found at the Lulo diamond mine.

Thousands of teachers receive no salaries in Yemen, and many children drop out to work or fight.

Hoax calls prompt police investigation amid suggestions of an overseas cyberattack.

The group was the latest to condemn the execution of pro-democracy activists by Myanmar's military-led government.

Ten government loyalists and seven local fighters died in fighting in Druze-majority province in southern Syria.

In a municipal election in January, the ruling party lost major cities to the opposition. Sunday's poll is another test.

Parliament is controlled by the ruling APC and any move to impeach Buhari would require two-thirds of the 109 senators.

Iraq has been unable to form a government since it held parliamentary elections in October last year.

Investigating an epidemic of violence against women in Mexico.

How an answer to a parliamentary question may lead to an unfolding of a political scandal.

Abu Akleh's family are demanding the US take concrete action to hold Israel accountable for the killing of US citizens.

Reports say US has proposed to Russia to release convicted arms dealer for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.

Religious leader al-Sadr's supporters protest against a nominee for prime minister who he opposes.

Shenzhen-based electric carmaker sold more than 641,000 vehicles in the first half of 2022.

The gov't wants approval to amend laws to allow private firms to extract lithium, a key raw material for EV batteries.

Professor Wajackoyah should not be allowed to turn the legalisation debate into a political joke this election season.

As the economic crisis worsens, a trader in Colombo must eat less, ration medicine and buy black-market fuel to get by.

Former presidential candidate says party will be biggest outside of long-dominant Democrat and Republican behemoths.

Overdose deaths of Black and Indigenous people soared higher than those of white people in 2020, health agency says.

The country celebrates the anniversary of the armistice as the day of 'victory in the fatherland liberation war'.

101 East investigates the state of press freedom in Hong Kong.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 155th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Home to more than 80,000 Syrians who fled the war, Jordan’s Zaatari refugee camp marks 10 years since opening.

Recent slide in stock values has hurt amateur investors who sought to make a quick buck via tips from social media.

Peter Bol eyes Commonwealth Games medal as other South Sudanese join elite players in Australian Football League.

Beijing says uncontrolled re-entry of rocket debris poses little risk to anyone on the ground.

Recession fears and competitive pressures are weighing on the digital ads sales of the social media giant.

Stephen Lovegrove says backdoor channels that kept world safe during the Cold War have disintegrated.

North Korean leader condemns United States and South Korea in speech to mark 'Victory Day', the Korean War armistice.

South Korean tech giant reports record quarterly profit for key semiconductor business.

Reports indicate that such an exchange could free Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner in exchange for Russian arms dealer.

Robert E Crimo III indicted on 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 of attempted murder and 48 of aggravated battery.

Capture of Vuhlehirsk power plant in eastern Ukraine would be Moscow's first strategic gain in more than three weeks.

Tou Thao has been sentenced to three and half years in prison on federal charges, and J Alexander Kueng to three years.

Advice comes days after the WHO declared the monkeypox outbreak an international health emergency amid rising cases.

Russian foreign minister visits Addis Ababa to end a four-nation African tour aimed at drumming up support for Moscow.

The much-anticipated debate was a solo show as only Deputy President Ruto, a leading contestant, participated.

The US hopes the $52bn in government subsidies for semiconductor production will help alleviate a persistent shortage.

Moscow has announced its decision to withdraw from ISS after 2024.

Such a declaration would enable the US president to halt crude oil exports and spur investments in clean energy tech.

The emergency powers enable troops to arrest and detain suspects for long periods.

Biden says many will still get COVID-19, but available vaccines, testing and treatment have made the virus less deadly.

In meeting with Israel's Yair Lapid, Jordan's King Abdullah says Palestinians should be included in US-backed projects.

The protesters are mostly supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr and oppose a rival bloc's nomination for PM.

Griner says during arrest, translator did not explain documents she was asked to sign, or relay all her responses.

The US central bank is doubling down on fighting the highest inflation in over 40 years.