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In letter to parliament, ECP says 'judicial overbearing' has 'diluted writ' of panel in holding free and fair elections.

Police say the woman was 'caned 82 strokes' and 'stoned 80 times' with small brick pieces after an imam issued 'fatwa'.

Governments and private donor groups are assessing impact of unconditional payments to citizens.

A new government in Kuwait, but an old parliament - and one that has returned in complicated circumstances.

The status quo of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is why a single police raid can precipitate an all-out war.

Powerful new tools could turbocharge gene replacement therapies, but questions over ethics, safety and costs remain.

North Korean leader orders expansion of war deterrence to counter 'frantic' aggression from US and South Korea.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will suspend WTO complaint after China agreed to review tariffs.

Finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting at the IMF to discuss challenges facing global economy.

Balikatan exercises will involve more than 17,000 troops and come amid rising regional tensions.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 412th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Tsai Ing-wen says Beijing's military drills are a risk to stability as eight PLA ships remain around island.

Jakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale.

Republican Mike Gallagher questions how Elon Musk 'balances' US government support and reliance on Chinese market.

The boy's family says that he has an 'acute disability' and had been under their supervision in weeks before shooting.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to 'make a difference' for now-elderly women after landmark UN decision.

The Metro Nashville Council has voted unanimously to reappoint Justin Jones, 27, to his seat in the state legislature.

Washington renews call for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, who is being held by Moscow on spying charges.

White House national security spokesman says it remains unknown if document leak has been contained as probe continues.

The abortion pill mifepristone accounts for more than half of all abortions in the US and is considered safe to use.

Muslims in Canada 'have reasons to feel afraid', local leader says, after man charged in incident near Ontario mosque.

Optimism is running high about reaching a peace agreement between Yemen’s warring rivals.

'Fedha' appeared on the Twitter account of the Kuwait News, with plans for it to read online bulletins.

Catholic Relief Services workers were killed amid unrest due to government decision to disband regional security forces.

Such exchanges represent one of the few areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Russia.

Some are questioning the vote’s integrity after several opposition candidates were blocked from running.

Minister Amit Shah says all Indians can sleep peacefully in their homes thanks to the hard work of the security forces.

I met the Florida governor years ago, at Guantanamo.

Her performance explores how bakers move within the kitchen, gestures she turned into shapes and baked into bread.

Authorities say the suspected US shooter was found dead and at least eight people were injured, including two officers.

People onboard say boat has been adrift for two days as it has taken on water and is without a captain.

Once again Israeli violence rages in occupied Palestine and once again Israel and its allies are trying to obfuscate it.

FA to launch an investigation into a clash between assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and the Liverpool full-back.

Pakistan has long juggled ties with China and the US successfully. It's open turn towards Beijing risks ending that.

A statement on Dalai Lama's Twitter account says leader often teases people he meets 'in an innocent and playful way'.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says military bases accessible to the US would not be used in any 'offensive action'.

On Tuesday, a South African court will decide if thousands of Zimbabweans can stay back in the country or be deported.

Ex-PM's message of resistance, victimhood has caught people's imaginations, revealed deep schisms in state institutions.

Rinku Singh hits five consecutive sixes to win an IPL match for Kolkata Knight Riders and shoot to instant stardom.

Israel announces the deal days after newly-inducted NATO member Finland bought its missile defence system.

Visit by Ukrainian minister comes as India maintains close ties with Russia and refuses to condemn its invasion.

Human rights lawyers Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi are sentenced to more than 10-year jail after a closed-door trial.

Settlers, politicians march to Nablus demanding that the outpost be legalised, Israeli army shoots a teen in Jericho.

At least six people are believed to be missing after an explosion destroys two residential buildings in Marseille.

As India is on cusp of surpassing China to become world's most populous, an estimated 670 million women are left behind.

Bihar Sharif residents yet to come to terms with burning of century-old 'madrassa' during Hindu festival of Ram Navami.

Turmoil between Kuwait’s parliament and executive has stalled much-need investments and reforms.

In the past year alone, Israeli attacks on Syria have killed at least 44 people and injured more than 50.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 411th day, we take a look at the main developments.