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The author fled to Germany earlier this year, the second government critic to leave Uganda in less than six months.

Every day in Nepal, at least three mothers die while giving birth.

Cybersecurity researcher uncovers faulty WiFi system used by Middle East hotels affecting millions of guests worldwide.

People see us as representatives of the Russian state, but most of us are just refugees escaping Putin's war.

Pakistani leader rejects opposition calls to step down as he faces the toughest challenge since coming to power in 2018.

Four people have been found dead at the foot of a building in Montreux, with a fifth in serious condition.

The al-Qaeda-linked armed group al-Shabab has said it was behind the attack at the camp near Mogadishu airport.

Why does India's Hindu right refuse to believe Muslim women when they say the hijab is not a sign of oppression?

Former Israeli police officer has set up an armed Jewish civilian militia in the Naqab amid heightened tensions.

Wang draws New Delhi's ire ahead of unconfirmed visit for remarks concerning disputed region at OIC meeting in Pakistan.

A Polish humanitarian worker describes a mood of overwhelming support for Ukrainians, but worries this could change.

Since 2009, Boko Haram and its factions have launched an uprising in northeast Nigeria.

Authorities step in with support measures as equities partially reopen after record shutdown over invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine’s neighbour switches to a military non-alignment over its fear of Russia, but submits a bid to join the EU.

A study has revealed changes in several parts of the brains of people who contracted COVID.

Chechen forces deployed in Ukraine appear to be more of a 'PR initiative' than military utility, analysts say.

Defiant volunteers across country have found themselves in unexpected roles after Russia's invasion.

Japan accounted for 4.1 percent of Russia's crude oil exports and 7.2 percent of natural gas exports in 2021.

Leaders expected to discuss sanctions against Russia, Europe's energy security as well as the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

Launch comes just over a week after Pyongyang test-fired a missile that appeared to explode shortly after liftoff.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 28th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Qatar 2022 organisers launch accommodation portal, saying that 'fans with tickets will be a priority'.

Ukraine's leader calls for global solidarity, says he expects 'serious' action from NATO and West to end month-long war.

Teams are looking for flight data recorder from flight MU5735, which crashed in southern China on Monday.

US president set to join NATO and EU summits as agreement to end war remains elusive.

Oksana Baulina was killed by Russian shelling while she was filming the destruction from an earlier attack in Kyiv.

Sequential urban sieges are brutally effective, but ensure lasting hatred and make long-term success unlikely.

The UN says more than 10 million people have been displaced by the conflict while casualty figures are unknown.

Separate activist shareholder-backed motion to solicit buyout offers also fails to gain sufficient support.

Fortify Rights says 61 senior police and military officials should be investigated for alleged 'crimes against humanity'

Galaxy of top names and two new franchises expand world's richest cricket competition to 10 teams for 15th edition.

Move comes as more Asia-Pacific countries ease border restrictions.

Fifteen teams have already qualified for the 2022 World Cup. Now, the remaining 44 are competing for the 17 spots.

Refugees who tried to get to Australia by boat have spent years on remote islands or held in immigration detention.

Sri Lanka amends Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) but opposition says the changes will not stop abuses under the law.

Ban comes after Google said it would not help platforms sell ads alongside content that condones conflict in Ukraine.

UN agency condemns the attacks it says are a breach of international law.

As Russia's invasion enters its second month, Zelenskyy urges NATO to provide Kyiv with effective and unrestricted aid.

Russia and Turkey will go up against a joint bid by the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland to host Euro 2028.

The UN has warned more than half the Somali populations is at risk of severe hunger or starvation this year.

Information drawn from public, intelligence sources shows Russian forces have committed war crimes, Antony Blinken says.

TASS news agency reports that the move comes after the US expelled 12 Russian diplomats from the UN mission in New York.

Arturo McFields said he was speaking on behalf of political prisoners and the hundreds who lost their lives since 2018.

Plan was to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer before 2020 US presidential vote, informant testifies at trial.

NATO chief says new aid will likely include equipment to fight chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.

In the month since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, more than 10 million people have been displaced.

Albright was the US representative to the UN and secretary of state under President Bill Clinton.

Elvira Nabiullina is left to manage the fallout from a war that’s undone much of what’s she’s accomplished in 9 years.

Egypt's Central Bank aims to combat inflationary waves triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine.

State Department says a US diplomat was able to visit Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since last month.