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West Papua National Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack on the aircraft and kidnapping of pilot.

The Muslim pilgrims were travelling to a religious ceremony in Senegal through conflict hotspots in the Sahel.

As frantic rescue operations continue, survivors of Monday's deadly earthquakes and aftershocks tell their stories.

Nguyen Thi Thanh was eight when she was shot in the stomach by South Korean marines who massacred some 70 civilians.

Hamza Amjad al-Ashqar, 17, was killed after a bullet hit his face during a raid, the Palestinian health ministry said.

The UNDP report was based on interviews with hundreds of former fighters across East, West and the Horn of Africa.

Rescuers are racing to rescue survivors from the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by the deadly temblor.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 349th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Opposition wins mayoral races in two largest cities, adding to the president's woes.

Rescue operations under way in freezing cold, a day after a magnitude 7.8 quake hit Turkey, Syria killing thousands.

'Unintended consequences' of blanket ban 'outweigh benefits', says government after two days of blocking the website.

Wealth inequality gap between billionaires and impoverished communities is widening, economists and NGOs warn.

Daniel Suidani was known for his support of Taiwan, even after Honiara switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing.

Freezing weather conditions and snowfall in the devastated region have increased the difficulties for rescue workers.

Military top brass meets as armed forces continue preparations for parade expected as early as Wednesday.

United Nations report seen by Reuters says hackers have adopted increasingly sophisticated techniques.

Rescue efforts continue as precipitation soaks regions like Arequipa, a centre for recent antigovernment protests.

Federal Bureau of Investigation says alleged plan to disrupt power stations in US city was racially motivated.

The Indian entrepreneur has seen his wealth plummet after a research firm accused him of 'brazen stock manipulation'.

State Department says Turkey can count on US for 'anything' it needs in aftermath of devastating earthquakes.

Death toll rises as major temblors rocked Turkey and Syria while rescuers frantically search for survivors in the cold.

From Haiti to Turkey, quakes have wreaked havoc. Here is a list of the deadliest tremors since 2000.

The death of 18-year-old Fernando Baez Sosa has spurred debate over the role of race and class in Argentinian society.

Russia's foreign minister visits African countries to shore up support as Wagner Group replaces French troops.

Former president, 79, died on Sunday after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dubai, where he lived in exile.

Antonio Guterres says prospects of 'further escalation and bloodshed' in the Russia-Ukraine war keep growing.

Thousands homeless in opposition-held areas hit by tremor as infrastructure already weakened by bombings falters.

Chinese foreign ministry says balloon spotted over Colombia is of a 'civilian nature and used for flight tests'.

Despite recent memories of Russian aggression, some Eastern European states still fall for Russian disinformation.

Derailment threatens release of toxic gas and explosion that could launch shrapnel in Ohio town, officials say.

International assistance is arriving as Chile struggles to control hundreds of wildfires that have scorched communities.

Monday's earthquake has brought back terrible memories for both Syrians and Ukrainians in Gaziantep.

The disaster comes on the heels of severe winter storms, further adding to the misery of those left without shelter.

Manchester, UK-based football club says they welcome review by independent commission.

Fighting erupts in the breakaway region between its forces and anti-government fighters, a Somaliland official says.

Powerful quakes have left devastation in the war-hit country, exacerbating crises faced by IDPs and refugees.

Rapid and unregulated urbanisation is one of the factors that make cities 'critically vulnerable' to natural hazards.

The nation, widely known and admired for its tolerance and kindness, is fraying thread by thread.

At least 1,541 deaths were reported in Turkey and 810 in Syria. The death toll is expected to keep rising.

Snow, rain and freezing conditions impede search and rescue operations as the quake death toll neared 1,800.

Powerful earthquakes and aftershocks have caused widespread devastation in Turkey and Syria.

Palestinians say the raid comes after a weeklong Israeli siege of the West Bank city.

The Malian gov't said the decision was due to the choice of civil society witnesses for UN Security Council briefings.

Turkey and Syria hit by magnitude 7.8 quake, the most deadly in Turkey since an earthquake in 1999 that killed 17,500.

Nearly 1,900 people killed in both countries as a magnitude 7.8 earthquake and aftershocks cause widespread destruction.

Sunday's incident comes a day after leaders of the East African Community held a summit on the DRC crisis, in Burundi.

Seven listed Adani Group firms see a sell-off worth $112bn in under two weeks as the opposition widens protests.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 348th day, we take a look at the main developments.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northwest Syria, killing hundreds of people as buildings collapsed.

The Recording Academy, which organises the Grammy's, has been trying to diversify its membership amid criticism.