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Number of people with dementia is set to rise 40 percent to 78 million by 2030, UN health agency says.

The money-transfer firm suspended services in Afghanistan two weeks ago after the Taliban captured Kabul.

War-hit region facing severe shortage of aid, cash and fuel due to 'de facto humanitarian aid blockade', UN says.

With China's help, the Taliban will fight for economic comeback in Afghanistan,Zabihullah Mujahid tells Italian media.

Precedent suggests that colleges can mandate vaccinations, but not every COVID-19 shot has received full authorisation.

If Western wars are meant to ‘liberate’ Muslim women, why did centuries of Western military intervention fail to do so?

Inger Stoejberg is being tried for an order to separate asylum-seeking couples when one of the pair was a minor.

About 60-80 women demonstrate in Herat city demanding Taliban's commitment on women's empowerment.

Foreign secretary's comments in Doha come as he remains under fire over his handling of the crisis.

Former Taliban political bureau chief, Sayed Muhammad Tayyab Agha, also urged group to form an inclusive government.

Cristiano Ronaldo has now 111 international goals, breaking record of 109 goals previously held by Iran's Ali Daei.

Defence and foreign ministers to discuss ways to improve their response to future crises and reduce reliance on US.

Geelani spearheaded Kashmir's movement for self-determination and was a staunch proponent of merging with Pakistan.

The Caldor Fire is one of more than 24 blazes crews are fighting in the state caused by hot, dry conditions.

New infections at 47,092, deaths rise by 509 as the southern state accounts for 70 percent of new cases.

The opposition parties say they will participate in regional polls in a boost to President Maduro's legitimacy.

The games provide a key platform for disabled athletes - but can they get the recognition they deserve?

After surviving multiple suicide attempts, Jazz takes on a system in New Zealand she believes is failing her generation.

Western leaders believe the Taliban can be pressured into abandoning its hardline agenda because it needs foreign aid.

Ida has hit the northeast United States, bringing intense rains and flying debris.

Authorities blanket region with troops and clamp down on communications to prevent protests over top separatist's death.

China arrested Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig on espionage charges in December 2018.

Humanitarian situation worsens as war spreads.

Northeastern US witnesses flooding and tornadoes as a result of storm Ida with subway lines suspended in New York.

Among many gains lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, child labour shows resurgence, worsened by inadequate rescue efforts.

Roman Catholic leader says government must win back church's confidence before talks on probe into blasts can proceed.

Court denies emergency appeal for an injunction barring enforcement of the most restrictive abortion measure since 1973.

Wang Yi tells John Kerry that 'climate cooperation cannot be separated from wider environment' of US-China relations.

Protesters demand resignation of Duterte's health secretary as a former adviser sounds alarm after surge of Delta cases.

With most international aid off, Afghan gov't services cannot function, public employees are not receiving salaries.

Defeat in court for the Indigenous people could set a precedent for the rollback of native rights by Bolsonaro.

US officials welcome efforts by Turkey and Qatar to help reopen the airport in Kabul after American troop withdrawal.

Ida pummeled Louisiana with some of the strongest winds ever to hit the US state, damaging homes, schools and hospitals.

Yves de M'Bella given a 12-month suspended jail term amid outcry over scene with man using dummy to simulate rape.

Geelani, who headed a hardline faction of the APHC, died at his Srinagar residence after a prolonged illness.

McClain died after being injected with a sedative during a police stop in Aurora, Colorado, near Denver.

Zamfara state police say rescue operation is ongoing to free 73 pupils abducted from school in Kaya village.

US President Joe Biden has strongly defended his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan.

At least 540 million doses are required to vaccinate at least 60 percent of people in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Justin Trudeau's party pledges $62bn in new spending across five years as tight race unfolds before September 20 election.

His assault on public mental health services will hurt Black Brazilians the most and benefit evangelical centres.

US company says it does not expect 'undue risk to patient safety' and is working to recall three batches of vaccine.

More than a dozen vehicles set on fire in latest eastern DRC attack blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces armed group.

Governments in Niger, Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states announce restrictions on residents amid worsening violence.

The group took less than an hour to reach an agreement, one of the quickest meetings in recent memory.

Number of extreme weather disasters shot up nearly fivefold from 1970s to most recent decade due to global warming.

The European Commission added that additional funds could be made available.

The weaker-than-expected hiring gains reflect persistent hiring challenges and a slowdown in the labour market recovery.

Germany has tough laws regulating privacy because of its history of Nazi and Communist state surveillance of citizens.

Palestinian official dismisses warning, says Israel trying block any political solution to Israel-Palestine conflict.