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Rash of kidnappings continues a decade after Kenya joined the fight against armed group in Somalia.

I got to experience first-hand the fallout of US border militarisation policies.

Unlike his predecessors, Israel's new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, is unabashedly embracing apartheid.

The demonstrations marked the end of a weeks-long pause in the unrest over taxes, police and poverty.

Eleven-year-old boy's death highlights new risk for world's second-most populous nation battling the COVID pandemic.

We meet South Korea’s youngest classical music prodigies and ask what it takes to succeed on the international stage.

Organisers say Kentaro Kobayashi was dismissed because of past comments that made fun of the Holocaust.

The funeral for Zuma's brother, Michael, who died after a long illness, will take place in Nkandla.

Storm alert in the north of Henan raised to the highest level as record-breaking rain triggers heavy floods.

Forty giant fans to push out filtered air in the heart of New Delhi's posh downtown shopping district.

Episodes of racial discrimination in interactions with public is major challenge for police forces.

As parliament's monsoon session began this week, 200 protesters will gather in central New Delhi to continue their protests.

Two doses of Pfizer shot 88 percent effective against Delta variant, while AstraZeneca doses have 67 percent efficacy.

Officials insist laboratory leak 'extremely unlikely' and deny response has lacked transparency.

Homs province adjoins Lebanon, where Iranian-backed Lebanese Shia Hezbollah group holds sway along the rugged border.

Tokyo is notorious for being hot and humid in July and August raising concerns about the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Heavily pregnant women displaced by fighting risk their lives to give birth after being forced to flee their homes.

The deal is the second-largest cash settlement in United States history, trailing only the $246bn tobacco deal in 1998.

Charges against former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein involve five women in incidents spanning from 2004 to 2013.

The world’s most valuable oil producer said files were leaked on the heels of reports that hackers demanded $50m ransom.

Riyadh has plans to tap a tourist market beyond religious pilgrims as part of economic diversification efforts.

Taliban fighters have encircled 17 provincial capitals, outcome of Afghanistan peace talks uncertain, Mark Milley says.

The two will announce how to address concerns about the impact of Nord Stream 2, a senior US official told Congress.

Kremlin critic's spokesperson Kira Yarmysh to be held under house arrest pending trial until January next year.

Musk reiterated his backing of Bitcoin on Wednesday, saying he owns the token along with Dogecoin and Ethereum.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says no to two Republican candidates for a committee investigating the Capitol riot.

Pan American Health Organization says only 15 percent of people in Latin America and the Caribbean are fully vaccinated.

Victims of sexual harassment often face retaliation and career damage if they speak out.

Critics say parliamentary move for judicial body to try officials over Beirut port blast shields them from prosecution.

Journalists, activists and even world leaders may have been targeted by Israeli firm NSO's Pegasus spyware.

Wendy Sherman's trip comes amid several rifts between US and China, including over human rights and cybersecurity.

English port city becomes only the third site to have designation revoked by the United Nations' culture organisation.

As fires in 13 western states enter their third week, their effects are being felt across the United States.

Extension until at least August 21 comes days after Canada said it will ease restrictions for US travelers next month.

Coca-Cola saw a 37% revenue spike in the quarter ended July 2, with shares fizzing 2.3% higher Wednesday on Wall Street.

Greek Cypriots condemn Turkish-backed move to transfer part of abandoned town to Turkish Cypriot control.

Leaked list shows 50,000 phone numbers believed to have been chosen by clients of Israel's NSO Group for surveillance.

Floods inundate streets, homes, and subway stations in China's central province of Henan, leaving at least 25 dead.

UK seeks 'standstill period' for Northern Ireland protocol to re-negotiate post-Brexit trade rules agreed with EU.

The world’s biggest healthcare products maker reported net income of $6.28bn in the 2Q up from $3.63bn a year earlier.

German gov't moves to deliver aid, promises billions-strong reconstruction programme following deadly flooding.

Here’s what you need to know about the brewing battle between Khan and some of the world’s biggest tech firms.

Cape Town-based company Biovac expected to produce 100 million doses annually, destined for African Union countries.

A decade after its retirement, NASA's iconic shuttle programme is succeeded by burgeoning commercial space initiatives.

If Biden truly wants to put principles, and effectiveness, ahead of politics, he should end the US embargo on Cuba.

Despite targeted killings and an uncertain future, journalists in Afghanistan are not turning away from the profession.

PM Viktor Orban calls public vote on new legislation in the wake of legal challenge from the European Commission.

The couple were charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2020 blaze, which killed a firefighter.

Mandatory certificates come into effect for visitors to cultural venues as gov't moves to tackle fourth wave of cases.

Black and Hispanic Americans saw a more dramatic plunge, with life expectancy dropping by three years.