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Government forces have retaken the historic city famous for its iconic rock-cut churches from rival Tigrayan forces.

Alleged surveillance of reporters, a law banning fake news, and bullying of a Dutch reporter fuel concerns.

A new report by Human Rights Watch alleges Myanmar security forces encircled and used lethal force on protesters.

It is time for the former colonial powers of the world to take responsibility for the climate emergency they created.

Neighbouring countries are being drawn into the state crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Belarus.

Anger over the introduction of a 'lottery system' to regulate the number of journalists reporting from the parliament.

High inflation, dwindling donor aid and Israel's withholding of vital tax funds squeezing PA's already decimated budget.

Iran provides European powers involved in the 2015 nuclear deal two drafts on sanctions removal, nuclear commitments.

Green light from medicines regulator comes as manufacturers say lab results show 'activity against key mutations'.

In his seven-hour documentary on the band's infamous 1969 sessions, Peter Jackson took a sad song and made it better.

Prime minister says he supports his 44-year-old son Hun Manet to take over leadership through an election.

UNESCO has put forward a framework that can help reverse the negative trends in the AI revolution.

Macri is accused of overseeing an operation spying on the families of 44 sailors killed in a navy submarine sinking.

Tokyo's strict border controls to keep Omicron out are throwing travel plans into disarray.

The United Nations' humanitarian agency OCHA appeals for a record $41bn to help 183 million people.

Many people have been charged for defaming Sheikh Mujibur Rahman under the country's notorious internet laws.

Authorities to set up 40 call centres to follow up with citizens who missed their second dose.

Arrests of parliament members in Myanmar drive up number of detentions across ASEAN from one in 2020 to 91 in 2021.

Opposition-held Sarmada is home to thousands of displaced people with little hope of returning to their homes.

Lloyd Austin says tests increase regional tension, as US pledges continued military support for South Korea.

Nureddin Nebati takes on the role of finance minister after Lutfi Elvan resigns.

Iraqi Kurds complain of high unemployment, widespread corruption, poor services, and patronage networks.

Malaysia’s opposition leader faces calls within the coalition and supporters to make way for new faces.

Rights groups record over 300 attacks on Christians and their religious places in the first nine months of this year.

Seoul halts quarantine exemptions for fully vaccinated inbound travellers for two weeks amid surging infections

North Korean leader says country must make progress in defence, agriculture and construction amid economic difficulties.

International students remain in limbo after Australia delays planned border reopening over Omicron variant.

Former Japanese Prime Minister had warned of the serious consequences of Beijing taking the 'wrong path' over the island

Women's world tennis body suspends China tournaments over Beijing's handling of top player's sexual assault allegations.

The vast majority of people heading to the US-Mexico border are from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.

Powell said though most economists see US inflation easing by mid-2022, 'We can't act as if we're sure of that.'

US stocks slumped on a slew of bad news including the Fed's hawkish stance and the detection of a new COVID-19 variant.

The Women’s Tennis Association said China has failed to calm concerns that tennis star Peng Shuai is free and safe.

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the US confirm their first cases of the new variant that is spreading fear and uncertainty.

Xiomara Castro hopes her left-wing party can muster the congressional votes to rewrite the country's constitution.

Parvez, 44, coordinator of a local human rights group, was arrested on November 22 by India’s anti-terror unit.

United Arab Emirates reports its first case hours after Saudi Arabia declared an Omicron infection in the Gulf kingdom.

The conversation around oil has changed in recent days as the US taps reserves and fears over a new COVID variant grow.

New coronavirus strain confirmed in a person in California who returned from South Africa last month, CDC says.

Can Uganda help the DRC to defeat the Allied Democratic Forces armed group?

Local prosecutor says 15-year-old suspect will face multiple charges, including terrorism and murder.

Bloc states are expected to approve sanctions on 17 individuals and 11 entities this week, sources tell Bloomberg.

Italian parliamentary panel report says Egypt's security apparatus was responsible for the 2016 killing of the student.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington 'will be prepared to act' if Russia invades Ukraine.

Iranian media say Taliban forces opened fire on Iranian farmers, thinking they violated the border.

Cash assistance programmes aim to help 700,000 families cope with the withdrawal of subsidies.

Analysts say the real test of the fledgeling democracy is not whether an election can be held but what happens after it.

What the latest controversial statements by the UK's Prince William reveal about white angst.

The Salvadoran president is increasingly shrinking civil spaces and undermining institutions.

As Israel's president visited occupied Hebron this week, Palestinians say life has become unbearable in the city.