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India's defence purchases from Russia and the US have in recent years worked to its advantage in different ways.

The story of the ace Indian Air Force pilot shot down over Pakistan during the 1971 war.

Migrants are viewed as dangerous invaders as pop concerts laud border guards and right-wing media prints scare stories.

The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate by 15 basis points to 0.25 percent.

Fifty years on, a son remembers the father killed fighting in what was then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh.

Nowhere in our food supply chain is the amount of waste greater than in the industrial production of meat.

Rajiv Shaha was a toddler when his father and grandfather were 'disappeared' during Bangladesh's liberation war.

With five COVID-19 variants in less than two years, what are the chances for 'normalcy' in the year ahead?

Authorities announce the end of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's 13th Ebola outbreak that emerged in October.

The recent OPEC+ decision to not freeze production growth demonstrates the growing power of consumers.

Withdrawal confirms Max Verstappen of Red Bull as Formula One world champion after controversial win in season finale.

Nation celebrates victory in 1971 independence war by hosting military parade with India's president as guest of honour.

Palestinian PM welcomes move as an important step to 'protect our Palestinian identity, heritage and narrative'.

Government clears proposal to raise minimum age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, but rights activists are not sure.

Ukraine is the key flashpoint between Russia and the West as Moscow is thought to have built up troops along the border.

Prosecutors say operators did not properly respond to leak, which polluted miles of California's coastline.

The move comes a day after the UK reported its highest number of new daily COVID infections since the pandemic began.

Germany accepts responsibility for genocide in Namibia, but has it done enough to right the wrongs of the past?

Doctors are bracing for more infections that they fear are inevitable with the new coronavirus variant.

News agency calls for release of Amir Aman Kiyaro, says he has done 'important work on all sides' of Ethiopia's war.

Human Rights Watch report documents dozens of education-related attacks in conflict-hit Anglophone regions.

Some citizens worry the country is giving up its founding principles in favor of growing the economy.

Authorities see Srinagar mosque as a nerve centre for protests that challenge India's sovereignty over disputed region.

Hu Xijin had edited the nationalist Global Times tabloid since 2005.

Four children fall to their death after gust of wind throws their bouncy castle high up into the air.

Every day the world consumes some 100 million barrels of oil and 60 million equivalent barrels of natural gas.

President Tsai Ing-wen tells French legislators 'democratic partners' must work together for peace and stability.

Puerto Rican music producer Jose Angel Hernandez and members of his family killed in crash outside Santo Domingo.

South Korea rolls back its 'Living with COVID-19' policy as infections and severe cases reach record highs.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australians need to learn to live with COVID-19.

Weather bureau says 'very destructive typhoon-force winds' likely as typhoon gathers speed before landfall.

Air defences downed most of the missiles, and the attack caused some material losses, according to state media.

Prebet Sapu brings multiracial realism back to cinema screens, signalling some relaxation in local censorship attitudes.

Little enthusiasm ahead of delayed Hong Kong legislature vote as authorities crack down on calls for a boycott.

The almost 300-year-old auction house reported $100m in sales off its new non-fungible tokens category.

Crypto.com and Coinbase Global Inc blamed the data provider for the brief display of huge gains for many crypto coins.

Legislation, which still needs President Joe Biden's final approval, authorises $777bn in US defence spending.

Algeria converts a penalty kick in the 17th minute of injury time to beat Qatar 2-1 and seal their progress.

US Fed said it is accelerating the tapering of its easy-money policies and sees at least three rate hikes by 2022's end.

Colombia's police responsible for at least 28 deaths during anti-government protests this year, UN report finds.

The Kentucky-based writer penned more than 40 books on subjects including racism, women's rights, culture and love.

Both sides are now appointing special envoys to work on normalising ties.

Al-Wefaq is a Shia opposition group outlawed in Bahrain for allegedly undermining the state and spreading sectarianism.

Hundreds of investors claim Bayer misled them about the economic risks of the $63bn acquisition, a law firm says.

A last-minute own-goal hands Tunisia's football team a victory in their Arab Cup semi-final in Doha.

Former Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty to US federal charges linked to fatal arrest of Floyd last year.

Dozens of people were injured after a fuel tanker truck exploded in the northern city of Cap-Haitien early on Tuesday.

Far-right Jose Antonio Kast and progressive Gabriel Boric to vie for centrists, disaffected voters in Sunday’s runoff.

Some parents are all but begging their babysitters and nannies to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

US retail and food services sales increased 0.3 percent in November after jumping 1.8 percent the previous month.