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A brief history of the country's first and only president accused of masterminding a new migration crisis.

Officials say the dispute between Arab herdsmen was sparked by a 'dispute over camel looting'.

Washington has invited 108 countries to attend the virtual conference this December. Who is in the club, and who is out?

Frigate Esbern Snare spotted the suspected pirate ship near several commercial ships, says Danish military.

Wampanoag community is telling its Thanksgiving story as nationwide push to recognise Indigenous history in US grows.

At least 27 people drowned, including three children, renewing humanitarian concerns and a diplomatic battle.

High Court commutes death sentences of three men convicted for a 2013 gang rape in Mumbai's Shakti Mills complex.

None of us has the luxury to watch this struggle from afar any more - this is a fight for our lives.

Hamas's designation as a terror group in the UK is yet another attempt to suppress pro-Palestinian activism.

Afghans have few options but to burn coal for heat, creating some of the world's most dangerous air.

China's defence ministry again accused Washington of taking 'provocative' actions related to the island.

Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi, who has been accused of torture, will take on the largely ceremonial role for a four-year term.

Four Muslims accused of blasphemy after arguing with cleric who refused to make funeral announcement for a Christian.

Officials to visit 300 industrial factories in Lahore that were identified as being responsible for pollution spike.

PA demands US intervention as Israel approves thousands of settlement homes in the occupied West Bank near Jerusalem.

The announcement comes as the country grapples with a rise in violence, kidnappings and ongoing fuel shortages.

Germany, one of the many European countries battling a COVID surge, hits a new daily infection record.

Thailand welcomed 106,117 foreign tourists in first 10 months of 2021, compared with 40 million ones before pandemic.

PM says bill will protect people of faith against 'cancel culture', critics say it will make discrimination lawful.

Over 2,000 Rohingya set to be transferred to Bhashan Char island in Bay of Bengal, amid claims of forced relocations.

Unrest rocks capital for a second day with rioters targeting Chinatown amid escalating inter-island tensions..

Bank of Korea lifts borrowing costs by 25 basis points to 1 percent.

Call comes as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reported to be on the front lines and men flocking to join military.

Jamie Dimon expressed regret over joke as bank sets sights on growth in China.

The deepening of ties between China and Russia is unprecedented and come at a time of escalating tensions with the West.

Protests against COVID-19 curbs, including mandatory jabs for health workers, are hitting Caribbean island territory.

Thailand has returned a number of Cambodian opposition activists in a move condemned by the UN refugee agency.

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador chose Victoria Rodriguez to replace his initial pick for central bank governor.

Conflict resolution groups welcome news of US delisting as a step towards lasting peace in Colombia.

WHO chief says many vaccinated people wrongly think they no longer need to take other precautions against COVID.

Son of former ruler among 25 of the 98 registered presidential candidates disqualified from the December 24 election.

Magdalena Andersson, the first female prime minister in Swedish history, quits hours after taking the role.

President Joe Biden orders the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the country's strategic reserve.

Protests erupted in Sulaimaniyah and other parts of Iraq's Kurdish region, demanding reintroduction of monthly stipend.

The government will give 5,000 naira each to as many as 40 million people every month starting in July.

More than 100 countries around the world are vaccinating children against COVID-19.

The Americas marked a 23 percent jump in cases last week, though most cases were recorded in the US and Canada.

Government reverses controversial 2017 policy instituted by the country's late leader, John Magufuli.

Senior French officials say at least 31 people have died as rescue operations continue off the coast of France.

Consumer spending jumped by 1.3 percent in October, double the 0.6 percent gained in September, US data showed.

Three parties agree to form a 'traffic light' coalition government following parliamentary elections in September.

Israel, like China, has weaponised surveillance technology to suppress peaceful dissent.

New round of talks unlikely to produce breakthrough but will shed light on posture of new Iranian gov't, analysts say.

Young would be first Black woman in US history to hold the powerful White House budget and policy post.

The deals highlight the pivot towards economic partnership after a decade-long battle for regional influence.

The joint OHCHR/EHRC investigation into alleged atrocities in Tigray failed to establish a path towards accountability.

Opposition Labour Party legislator was reprimanded for attending a debate on Tuesday with her three-month-old son.

Rights group says students aged 12, 16 and 17 and French language teacher killed in Ekondo Titi, in Southwest Region.