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Bank Indonesia keeps benchmark interest rate at 3.50 percent, in line with forecasts.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 55th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The conversation has shifted after more women and minorities became gun owners in the past few years.

ILO says migrant workers in the fishing industry are treated as 'out of sight, out of mind'.

The swearing in comes a week after parliament elected Sharif to replace Imran Khan, who was removed in a no-trust vote.

The armed group signed an 'action plan' to end the recruitment or use of children in armed conflict, the UN says.

Renowned artist Adjaratou Ouédraogo shares the joy of painting in her home city in Burkina Faso.

Russian leader's decree gives 64th Motor Rifle Brigade title of 'Guards' for defending 'Motherland and state interests'.

Latest victims were aged between 60 and 101 and had not been vaccinated, according to officials.

South Korea, Japan, China and Australia have all boosted their naval power as competition for resources heats up.

Currency's fall has worsened imported inflationary pressures amid a spike in global commodity and oil costs.

The IMF may consider this request due to the unique circumstances, an aide to the nation's finance minister said.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has launched its Donbas offensive as local officials report 'constant fighting' in east.

The luxury vessel the Amadea is widely believed to be owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to announce multiple increases in its benchmark interest rate this year.

Jose Ramos-Horta seems to have edge over Francisco ‘Lu Olo’ Guterres, but Asia's youngest nation wants to move forward.

No casualties or injuries have been reported after Israel said it struck a Hamas weapons manufacturing site.

Ruling suspends mask-wearing rule on public transit nationwide as judge says federal agencies exceeded their authority.

RIghts groups say violence against minorities has risen since Narendra Modi became prime minister.

Humanitarian ceasefires between Ukrainian, Russian forces may be possible in a couple of weeks, Martin Griffiths says.

Ukrainian leader says battle for the Donbas has begun as EU decries Russia's 'indiscriminate' attacks on eastern cities.

Court sentences six to death and dozens of others to jail terms over killing of a Sri Lankan man accused of blasphemy.

Court reduces TikTok influencer Haneen Hossam's 10-year 'human trafficking' sentence to three years.

Artillery is part of $800m military aid package that US says will help Ukraine defend against Russian offensive in east.

Six of the top 10 women's finishers and five of the top 10 men were Kenyans as world's oldest marathon race returns.

Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine in a push to break down its defences ahead of an expected assault on the east.

Sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine led to a 'deterioration of the economy in the West', Putin says.

War in Ukraine and cold weather in US lead to forecasts of lower supply, driving grain prices higher.

Virtual talks will focus on getting more people vaccinated and ensuring pandemic preparedness, countries say.

South African National Defence Force will activate 10,000 troops for various tasks.

Diplomats say Seoul and Washington agree to need for 'strong response' to North Korea's tests, but are open to dialogue.

Bill backed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sought to give state-run utility 54 percent of electricity market.

National Oil Corporation warns of 'painful wave of closures' after forces in east expanded their blockade of the sector.

Human rights activists say Sulima Ishaq's work against sexual violence implicates the government she works for.

The Italian leader was scheduled to visit Angola and Congo for talks on switching energy supplies from Russia.

All sides have agreed to a two-month truce in Yemen, but people in Marib say the Houthis are still attacking.

State TV airs video showing two fighters on the day Ukraine broadcast video of pro-Russia politician asking for swap.

Storytelling studio wins for interactive site highlighting challenges of women with disabilities in megacities.

Appointments follow weeks of protests over fuel and food shortages and demands that Rajapaksa and his government resign.

Daily cases nearly double from the previous day to more than 2,000 for the first time in a month, government data shows.

The attack in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania comes amid a string of high profile gun violence incidents.

A Norwegian climatologist sets sail in the Caribbean to understand the effects of climate change.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing to 'finish off' the entire eastern region of Donbas.

London has acted courageously for the Ukrainians, it should now do the same for the people of Myanmar.

A juice purist with his own twist starts again for a third time, bringing colour and flavour to northwestern Syria.

Ankara says the air and ground operation, which started Sunday night, is targeting PKK fighters in northern Iraq.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi threatened Israel that even the 'smallest movement' would provoke a response.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 54th day, we take a look at the main developments.