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Western leaders announce new plans to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine including sanctions, more aid for Kyiv.

US president meets Polish counterpart after visiting US troops stationed near Ukraine border.

Thomas, 73, was treated for an infection with intravenous antibiotics, the court said, and did not have COVID-19.

Despite exaggerations and inevitable setbacks, North Korea's missile test programme is increasingly impressive.

Ukrainian resistance may mean that Russia is changing its strategy to more limited goals and focusing on Donbas.

Saudi Arabia and its state-run oil Saudi Aramco did not immediately acknowledge the blaze.

European champions and 2006 world champions miss out on second successive World Cup after playoff loss.

Citing witnesses, officials in besieged Mariupol say 300 people died when Russian raid hit drama theater on March 16.

Vladimir Putin compares the cancellation of Russian cultural events over the Ukraine war to Nazi book burnings.

Markets sold off after the EU and US announced an agreement to cut reliance on Russian natural gas.

After Uzbekistan's unexpected pro-Ukraine statement, analysts say traditional regional dynamics could be shifting.

Saturday's parliamentary and local government by-elections a hint of what to expect in next year's presidential polls.

In Maasai custom, girls are largely considered their father’s property - until they become their husband's property.

Americans are facing decades-high inflation, prompting the Fed to raise rates last week for the first time since 2018.

Ethnic Serbs in Kosovo protest in Mitrovica and Gracanica to be allowed to vote in neighbouring Serbia on April 3.

Meetings will include US Secretary of State Blinken, diplomats from Arab states that have normalised ties with Israel.

A suspicious device was discovered in a hijacked van in the car park of the venue where Simon Coveney was on stage.

Europeans who wanted nothing to do with refugees in the past are now doing everything they can to help the Ukrainians.

The late US diplomat, who thought the deaths of 500,000 Iraqi children were 'worth it', was no 'force for human rights'.

Economy minister lays out measures to boost energy independence for Europe's economic powerhouse.

Yoghurt cups are among the most popular beach litter in Mombasa but they have become an unlikely reforesting apparatus.

The restrictions aim to limit the country's ability to use its international reserves and circumvent sanctions.

Detective fiction novelist Boris Akunin on the war, the cancellation of Russian culture, and a post-Putin future.

Parliament's speaker adjourns no-confidence motion in PM Khan, provoking accusations he is buying time for ex-cricketer.

Coal demand began surging in 2021 as gas prices rose, an effect intensified by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The attack comes as national reconciliation talks began this week with neither the opposition nor rebels in attendance.

Upali Newspapers says their English-language daily and its sister Sinhalese version will only be available online.

Unorthodox proposal comes after Japan’s SoftBank opts not to invest in project estimated to cost $32bn.

Rights group slams India's repeated denial of bail to Umar Khalid who is accused of 'conspiracy' behind the Delhi riots.

New joint task force to work on slashing the bloc's dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

The Tigray People's Liberation Front has agreed to the Ethiopian government's call for a humanitarian truce.

West promises more aid for Ukraine, but pledges fall short of Kyiv's calls for a no-fly zone, an embargo on Russian oil.

The 'Digital Markets Act' is designed to protect consumers and give rivals a better chance to survive.

Restore is Egypt’s first health centre that offers treatment for survivors of female genital mutilation.

While increasingly isolated, analysts say the Russian leader is unlikely to be ousted by a mass uprising or coup.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 30th day, we take a look at the main developments.

French anti-terror prosecutors open an inquiry into torture and barbarism allegedly committed by Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi.

Political philosopher Francis Fukuyama predicts defeat for Russia and a 'new birth' for pro-Western democracy.

World's largest coral reef system under stress despite La Nina weather phenomenon associated with cooler temperatures.

Ukrainian government says this was first equal exchange of captured troops since Russia's invasion began a month ago.

Despite promoting 'territorial integrity' in Ukraine, Biden administration refuses to reverse Trump's Golan recognition.

National Development and Reform Commission cuts list of restricted sectors from 123 to 117.

Two-legged playoffs set to kick off on Friday as five teams from Africa will qualify for Qatar 2022.

Former captain led Senegal to AFCON triumph last month. Now, the team must beat Egypt again to qualify for the World Cup

Wang Yi makes unannounced visit to New Delhi, the first since deadly border clashes in 2020 soured relations.

Leaked document indicates pact would allow China to deploy police and troops to Pacific island nation.

Parliament meets to vote on no-confidence motion moved by opposition, backed by dissident members of Khan's party.

A spiralling economic crisis is hurting tourism, a key source of dollars that had barely revived after three bad years.

Deal comes after invasion of Ukraine pushed already-steep energy prices to record highs.

Analysts say the weapon is the largest road-mobile ICBM in the world and could be designed to carry multiple warheads.