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Colombo makes the call as foreign reserves needed to pay for imports of essentials like medicines and food dwindle.

Iran is planning to expand air and sea travel while relaxing visa rules to host hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans.

The invitation comes amid concerns President Jair Bolsonaro may reject the results of the poll in October.

The city of Durban was impacted the most by the overnight floods.

Small businesses in Asia's fourth-largest economy are grappling with surging prices of flour and cooking oil.

We are not witnessing the dawn of a new post-dollar world.

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As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 48th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Competition from cheaper mechanised alternatives and Chinese imports is leaving livelihoods hanging by a thread.

First proposed in 2012, the bill encountered opposition from more conservative groups in the mostly Muslim country.

Dubbed the 'butcher' of Aleppo and Grozny, Dvornikov, was honoured with a Hero of Russia medal in 2016.

Palestinian man, aged in his 40s, shot dead by Israeli forces in the port city of Asqalan (Ashkelon).

The pre-sunrise to sunset fast lasts anywhere from 11 to 19 hours depending on where in the world you are.

Opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza repeatedly criticised Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.

In rare direct rebuke, the US secretary of state says his country is 'monitoring some concerning developments in India'.

Ragnimwendé Eldaa Koama coaches young entrepreneurs in communication, confidence and how to dream big.

Musician Michael Makembe journeys into the hinterland to record traditional sounds for all Rwandans to share.

New prime minister Shehbaz Sharif pledges to solve economic woes but public remains politically polarised.

South African president blasts vigilante groups for attacking migrants, warns their actions will not be tolerated.

Some banks have stopped offering Nayara Energy trade credit for oil imports or want upfront payments, Reuters reported.

Mahinda Rajapaksa urges protesters to end demonstrations calling for the government to resign over the economic crisis.

Many were buried in mud as tropical storm Megi brought torrential rain to southern and central areas of the archipelago.

National Australia Bank’s index of business conditions doubles amid strong retail sales and labour conditions.

The country's top diplomat said China has reassured him that arrangements for loans, credit lines were underway.

Officials say the amount of rainfall during the southern hemisphere winter will decide whether rationing needed.

City will be divided into three tiers depending on recent cases amid rising anger over shortages of food, necessities.

Prices companies charge each other for goods and services rose 9.5 percent in March.

International financial institution says better mechanisms needed for dealing with sovereign debt stress.

Report accuses illegal miners of committing rape, other acts of violence in Indigenous communities in Brazilian Amazon.

Protesters commemorate ex-leader's overthrow with protests against current government that grabbed power after a coup.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is concentrating tens of thousands of troops for its new assault.

UN Women chief says her agency is concerned about increasing reports of rape and the risk of human trafficking.

The incumbent Emmanuel Macron will face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election runoff.

Russian convoy heading towards Ukrainian town of Izyum, Pentagon says, as Ukraine prepares for expected offensive.

Italian PM Draghi says agreement a significant step in Italy's drive to reduce its dependency on Russian energy imports.

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he held 'very direct, open and tough' talks with the Russian president in Moscow.

Family of Alaa Abdel Fattah has appealed to British authorities to seek consular access to visit him in prison.

Dodging drones and border patrol pursuit, American teens use cellphones' GPS to locate migrants seeking to move inland.

The repeatedly postponed trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been pushed to May 17.

Sharif elected prime minister by parliament following the removal of Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote.

Social Democrat Party says it will review its long-standing policy of military non-alignment in light of Ukraine war.

The disused LP canisters emanate an 'unbearable' odor residents say causes severe headaches, and fears of an explosion.

Mohammed Zakarneh, 17, dies of his wounds after he was shot by Israeli forces on Sunday in Jenin.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ukrainian leader talks about the war in his country and what it will take to end it.

A small group of Afghan refugees say they are trapped on African island nation without health care, education or work.

Now, out of power, Imran Khan actually has a better chance of striking a blow for democracy and civilian supremacy.

Loan eligibility would no longer include what applicants, including veterans, owe for past medical services.

Biden is expected to urge a harder line on Russia as India continues to take a neutral stance on invasion of Ukraine.

If confirmed, the horrific toll would be by far the largest number of dead so far reported in one place in Ukraine.

Dyvyna's repertoire of 300 folk songs from Donetsk is an artistic refutation of Russia's claims over Ukrainian culture.