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The ban seeks to foster 'local talent' and grow the country's advertising industry.

Interior minister hails top administrative court's green light for Hassan Iquioussen's expulsion as 'a great victory'.

What women in Afghanistan want you to know

The Tesla CEO is citing accusations from a Twitter whistle-blower as a new reason to cancel his $44bn buyout.

Mohammad al-Halabi, former Gaza chief for World Vision, was sentenced after already serving six years behind bars.

The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years as a fifth consecutive failed rainy season looms.

People come forward to help Wahab Bugti, who became a household name after appearing on a popular music show.

Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr gives his supporters an hour to leave Green Zone after clashes leave 30 people dead.

In the remote Canadian city of Iqaluit, survivors confront - and forgive - an abusive church legacy.

On the Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, this small nation reminds us of the perils of forgetting the past.

The two men were allegedly arrested with large amounts of opium resin and painkillers, according to judiciary spokesman.

Staff at the railway firm NS stop work in the central Netherlands region that acts as a hub for nearly all train lines.

Move comes a week after a US Coast Guard vessel was blocked from refuelling in the Solomons capital of Honiara.

Thirty people killed in Iraqi capital Baghdad after fighting between supporters and rivals of Muqtada al-Sadr.

Since 2020, there have been over a dozen abductions, attacks and murders of people with albinism in Madagascar: UN.

In Nigeria, data shows increased violence against Christians, especially clergy, and a general rise in insecurity.

Asif Shehzad from Punjab province is among the 33 million people affected by Pakistan's worst flooding in a decade.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 188th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Protesters in Port-au-Prince blame the prime minister for the high cost of living and widespread violence.

As banks close, post offices provide financial services while the state agency delivers mail and humanitarian aid.

Ukraine's president urges Moscow's troops, who seized the southern region early on in the war, to flee.

Italy's ex-PM Letta warns of a 'big risk' to his country and the EU if far-right parties win in September 25 elections.

Hebei province and tech hub Shenzhen among the districts hit with new COVID restrictions.

Iran is to import new cars soon, but under very strict conditions that limit who can import them.

Fighting between rival Iraqi forces raged for a second day in Baghdad, leaving at least 30 people dead.

Violence has left at least 30 dead, as fighting between supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr and his rivals continues.

First budget under right-leaning President Yoon Suk-yeol proposes 6 percent cut in government spending in 2023.

Humanitarian chief urges donors to provide $770m as population battles hunger, climate change and conflict.

China's house prices are falling as Beijing reins in sector, raising fears for economic growth at home and globally.

In his first Golden Globe Race attempt four years ago, a storm hit Tomy’s vessel and he was left with severe injuries.

Iran closes its border with Iraq and Turkey issues a travel advisory as concern grows over deadly violence in Baghdad.

It is the first time an Asian person has broken into the top three of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

'Man of the hole' had lived in isolation for 26 years after the other members of his tribe were killed.

Reliance had the paperwork it needed to export wheat and has quickly become the No 2 exporter since the ban.

Poliovirus is resurfacing in countries where it had once been eliminated.

Proposed sale of anti-ship and anti-air missiles comes amid heightened tension across the Taiwan Strait.

At least 1,100 people have died in two months of torrential monsoon rains.

The move will release $1.17bn in funds to the cash-strapped country, Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says.

Vostok 2022 military manoeuvres to be held September 1-7 with forces from China, Syria, India, Nicaragua and elsewhere.

The 27cm predicted sea rise is more than twice as much as scientists previously expected from Greenland’s melting ice.

Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is seeking to cancel a $44bn buyout of the social media site.

US authorities say Joshua Pruitt, 40, came into contact with Senator Chuck Schumer during January 6, 2021 riot.

A team from the UN nuclear watchdog headed to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine on Monday.

The party of incumbent Joao Lourenco won 51.17% of the vote against 43.95% for the opposition UNITA.

Transfer of missiles from Syria indicates a significant move by Russia to boost air defences for its war in Ukraine.

Trump legal team has requested a special master to review the seized documents for materials covered by legal privilege.

Media regulatory body had imposed a ban on live telecasts of the former prime minister's speeches.

The senior police officer has been linked to high-profile scandals within Nigeria and also in the US in recent times.

Serbia wants to join the EU while keeping strong relations with its gas supplier Russia and key investor China.

The next launch opportunity is on Friday but it depends on the 'outcome of troubleshooting on the engine bleed issue'.