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In December, Ghana's finance ministry said interest payments have risen to 70 to 100 percent of government revenue.

After Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa legislature dissolved as part of ex-PM Imran Khan's bid to force early national polls.

Denys Monastyrskyy and other top officials killed when a helicopter crashed near a nursery in Brovary, outside Kyiv.

The Black Hawks replace Australia's fleet of European-designed Taipan helicopters which are being retired early.

Teenage mother and baby shot dead 'assassination style' in attack likely linked to a gang or drug cartel, sheriff says.

UN rights experts deplore abductions, forced marriages and conversions of girls from Pakistan's religious minorities.

There is no shortage of money, only a shortage of political will to create a fairer world.

The Spanish star, suffering from an injury, was beaten in the second round by American Mackenzie McDonald.

The world's oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died at the age of 118.

According to a November 2022 agreement, the rebel group was to withdraw from certain recently seized positions.

Thunberg was among hundreds who resumed protests at multiple locations in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Proceeds of auctioned ticket for friendly between PSG and an all-star Saudi XI featuring Ronaldo will go to charity.

The IMF announced an ambitious reform programme for Egypt’s economy, but analysts cast doubt on its effectiveness.

Prosecutors call for the 39 defendants to be imprisoned and that $7.7m of their assets be frozen to help cover damages.

Prosecutors have argued that the executives were aware of the dangers of a nuclear plant located on Japan's coast.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 329th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Wasantha Mudalige, arrested five months ago, is being held without charges under a harsh anti-terrorism law.

Sonu Jaiswal’s 90-second smartphone video showing the aircraft approaching the runway at Pokhara had gone viral.

Chau was charged with 289 counts of fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling over his casino 'junket' operation.

Planned release of wastewater raises concerns among nations that are still grappling with legacy of nuclear testing.

Appellate tax court clears Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa of all four charges of tax evasion filed against her.

Randon, who became a nun in 1944, said work and caring for others were the main reasons for her longevity.

In the news, women are far less likely to be seen as experts.

Residents grapple with the effects of three straight weeks of severe weather as mudslides and rescue efforts continue.

At least 16 foreigners continue to be held over alleged unpaid debts and compensation despite completing jail terms.

Wall Street dealmakers handling mergers, acquisitions and IPOs faced a sharp drop in their businesses in 2022.

The population in the world's most populous country has shrunk for the first time in 61 years.

Many provinces have seen an exceptionally cold winter, with temperatures dropping to as low as -21 degrees Celcius.

Meeting comes as the international community ramps up military aid to Ukraine, including tanks and air defence systems.

The climate activist is carried away by police during a rally near the village of Luetzerath, slated for demolition.

Refiners in India, the world's third-biggest oil consumer and importer, have been gorging on discounted Russian oil.

Bhutto Zardari says his government has reversed the previous government's 'wrong approach' towards the Pakistan Taliban.

Three foreign aid groups restore work in health sector after Taliban bans women from working with NGOs in Afghanistan.

The gov't has agreed to toughen the Online Safety Bill with jail sentences for tech bosses for failing to protect kids.

The incident reflected heightened sensitivity about Al-Aqsa compound under Israel’s new ultranationalist government.

Serbian President Vucic denounces Russian websites and social media groups for calling on volunteers to join the war.

Meeting comes as US has sought support for export controls to limit Beijing's access to advanced computer chips.

Nearly 10 million new voters have been registered for the February 25 ballot, 84 percent of them people under age 34.

More than 3,500 Rohingya refugees attempted sea crossing last year, fleeing their Myanmar homeland or Bangladesh.

Presidential aide announces grim toll at the WEF in Davos as Ukraine's first lady appeals for support.

The latest reshuffle in the Russian army shows Russian generals struggle to meet Putin's unrealistic expectations.

US police say Solomon Pena, 39, was 'mastermind' of politically motivated conspiracy that led to New Mexico shootings.

Africa's most industrialised economy has been facing repeated power cuts during the last decade as its power plants age.

European Commission chief von der Leyen says the war in Ukraine is 'a fight of democracy against autocracy'.

Right groups say Belarus has targeted hundreds of activists, journalists and opposition figures since the 2020 election.

Boris Pistorius will lead efforts to modernise Germany's army and steer policy on the war in Ukraine.

President Xiomara Castro's government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say.

Man identified as Palestinian police officer reportedly shot during attack on Israeli checkpoint in occupied West Bank.

Pakistan PM Sharif expresses willingness for talks with India; asks UAE to play a role in resolving differences.

Government forces and allied clan militias recaptured the base from al-Shabab in October.