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Women, the Hazara minority and all political opposition have been excluded from the Taliban's new administration.

Efforts to open up Colombia’s economy have caused displacement, poverty and violence for Afro-Colombian communities.

Angry demonstrations, technological glitches, and a dip in the cryptocurrency clouded the rollout in El Salvador.

India ranks 148th out of 193 countries based on the percentage of elected women representatives in their parliaments.

Tanzania's late president denied the existence of the pandemic but his successor is stepping up a vaccination programme.

The bodies were found between July 26 and August 8 on the Sudanese side of the Setit River, says Sudan.

Incident happened as Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev attempted to save someone's life in the Arctic.

While 18 million people are eligible to vote, turnout is expected to be as low as 35 percent.

Row between Somalia's two most powerful leaders grows after they name different men to head the intelligence service.

Are Israel's child-killing snipers any different to the Mafia's hitmen?

Authorities restrict major festivals that start this week, warning that a new wave has already begun in Mumbai.

Activists have long said the hulking statue of Robert E Lee in Richmond glorifies the US South's slave-owning past.

Move is being closely watched by global players as they prepare to enter China's highly competitive mutual funds market.

Palestinian gunmen say they will stand up to Israeli forces if they enter the refugee camp or harm the six escapees.

El Salvador has become the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. But not everybody is happy about it…

The Taliban announced a new government on Tuesday amid protests from Afghans over women's rights and free speech.

Israeli forces have launched a massive manhunt after six Palestinian prisoners escaped from a high-security prison.

Despite millions pledged, infrastructure in Gaza is still in shambles.

US Supreme Court refused to block a Texas law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. What are the implications?

The Taliban were disappointed to find inoperable planes and helicopters left behind by US forces.

El Salvador's crypto launch had a rocky start due to technical issues with its digital wallet that were later resolved.

Investors can file a lawsuit on some claims over the fatal 737 MAX crashes, including failing to monitor safety issues.

US expresses concern over 'track record' of people named to top posts, while UN agency decries exclusion of women.

Anger mounts over police footage of Syed Ali Geelani's funeral, which his family say they were barred from attending.

Seismologists say earthquake was very shallow at only 7.8 miles (12.5 km) below surface, amplifying shaking effect.

Police are investigating cause of blaze at Tangerang jail in which at least 41 people died and more than 70 were hurt.

French trial scheduled to last nine months with about 1,800 plaintiffs in what is described as a judicial marathon.

Police had demanded the group hand over information on finances, supporters as part of national security investigation.

Move follows redrafting of legislation after mining company Rio Tinto destroyed a 46,000-year-old sacred site in west.

Brazil's far-right president riles up hundreds of thousands of his supporters at mass rallies denouncing Supreme Court.

Poor welding also contributed to Metro Line 12 collapse that killed 26 people in May, independent auditor finds.

Voters in Morocco will head to the polls to elect a new parliament and local councils on Wednesday.

'This is a historic step,' Supreme Court justice says of ruling hailed as a major victory for women's rights.

Iranian envoy to IAEA says no one can tell Iran to halt its nuclear activities after critical UN nuclear agency report.

Regional bloc says it feared potential delays in vote aimed at restoring civilian rule following last year's coup.

The US President is touring New Jersey and New York after the violent storm devastated the two states with flooding.

El Salvador is the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.

Several senior figures in the Taliban's new government in Afghanistan have close ties to Taliban founder Mullah Omar.

New law prevents officials from sending out unsolicited mail-in ballot applications and empowers partisan poll-watchers.

Coup leader Mamady Doumbouya pledges a 'new era for governance and economic development.'

Thousands have converged on Brazil's cities for pro and anti-Bolsonaro demonstrations on Independence Day.

French court overturns decision to dismiss charges brought against company for complicity in crimes against humanity.

Mullah Akhund, who is on a UN sanctions list, was the foreign minister in the previous Taliban government in the 1990s.

Tripwire co-founder tweeted that he supported the US Supreme Court's decision to allow a Texas abortion law to stand.

Johnson's government will raise taxes on workers, employers and some investors to fund social and healthcare.

Protests erupt in the Afghan capital, with chanting of anti-Pakistan slogans, as the Taliban cements power.

The hurricane made landfall in Louisiana on August 31, before remnants of the storm ravaged the US northeast.

Abdul Ghani Baradar is appointed as deputy leader in new Afghan gov't weeks after the armed group took over the country.

A flurry of listings are helping Abu Dhabi catch up with regional leader Riyadh.