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The World Cup aside, there are dozens of cultural events, entertainment planned - and then there's the food.

The Indian government has been pushing to develop a private space industry to complement its state-run space programme.

While many have praised the government's commitment to cut greenhouse emissions some remain wary.

The brilliant consistency of star fullback Achraf Hakimi may be crucial to Morocco's chances at the World Cup this time.

A passenger minibus falls into a deep, water-filled ravine, killing 20 people, including nearly a dozen children.

'It's like a warzone that doesn't recover,' says Carmen Yulin Cruz, the former mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

At least six women have died after doctors refused abortion due to constitutional court's 2020 ruling on foetal defects.

Author and scholar Michael Eric Dyson on what another Trump run for the White House means for an already polarised US.

Swedish prosecutors confirm gas pipelines were sabotaged as probe will attempt to identify suspects.

About 18 million people are eligible to vote for members of parliament and seven provincial assemblies in Sunday polls.

Fans blasted FIFA online for hosting the World Cup during club football season, as they sympathised with Mané.

They aren’t called Maradona, Pele or Zidane. But they made a name for themselves on football's greatest stage.

Boko Haram activity has displaced thousands in northeast Nigeria, but some are being resettled in their old villages.

Despite objections from Somali government, Security Council voted to maintain sanctions regime over al-Shabab threat.

An army spokesman for Nigeria's counterinsurgency operations, said investigations are under way into the matter.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 268th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Employees at social media giant announce departures after Elon Musk calls for 'long hours at high intensity'.

Millions of Malaysians will elect the country's 15th parliament and the prime minister for the next five years.

First nations representatives say the scale of the climate crisis requires 'unprecedented collaboration'.

Ukraine president says dozens of missiles knocked out electricity to millions as Kremlin blames failure to negotiate.

Three young Ghanaian footballers make their way to Europe in pursuit of their dream of playing at the 2022 World Cup.

Prayuth Chan-ocha says region needs new perspective as war in Ukraine and North Korean missile launch cloud summit.

Soviet-era nostalgia and anti-Western sentiment fuel online support for Russia's Vladimir Putin and his war on Ukraine.

The tournament was held in 12 stadiums across Brazil, with the final at the historic Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

China's gaming regulator approves 70 new titles after earlier nine-month freeze on releases.

The four, including an Australian economist and a former UK ambassador, were among thousands detained after the coup.

After two World Cup games and three finals, some hopes this year's team will lift the prestigious trophy once again.

Securities Commission of The Bahamas says it has taken control of FTX Digital Markets' assets to protect investors.

Instead of mimicking ex-colonial powers, the event can help decolonise biased thinking about Arab and Muslim cultures.

Kamala Harris convenes emergency meeting of leaders at regional summit in Bangkok after weapon lands in seas off Japan.

Core consumer inflation of 3.6 percent marks fastest price growth since 1982.

Malaysia holds its general election on Saturday with three leading coalitions vying for power and millions of new voters.

Mariano Pargas, who came under scrutiny over his response to deadly Texas shooting, resigns amid calls he step down.

WNBA player, whose whereabouts had been publicly unknown, is in penal colony 500km southeast of Moscow, lawyers confirm.

Football's premiere event is expected to draw more than 1.2 million visitors to the Gulf nation.

Decision by regulators comes after years of advocacy by Native American tribes and environmentalists.

The walkouts coincide with Starbucks’s annual Red Cup Day, when the company gives free reusable cups to customers.

The injury to the Bayern Munich forward is a crushing blow to Senegal's chances at Qatar 2022.

A fire erupted during birthday celebrations in a home in Jabalia, spreading quickly through a four-storey building.

The passenger flight was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing nearly 300 people.

Bankruptcy specialist John Ray who took over as CEO when FTX filed for bankruptcy said the situation is 'unprecedented'.

Finance minister announces tax hikes and spending cuts to curb inflation.

Police accuse 51-year-old of planning 'armed revolution' to seize power from ex-President Jovenel Moise.

Widespread layoffs remain low despite a surge in technology-sector job cuts on fears of an upcoming recession.

US State Department seeks information leading to arrest or conviction of those involved in Marcelo Pecci assassination.

'The hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus,' 82-year-old outgoing US House speaker says.

Greek FM Nikos Dendias did not disembark from his plane, refusing to meet with his Tripoli counterpart awaiting him.

Alaa Abd el-Fattah's family allowed to visit prison for the first time in a month since he escalated his hunger strike.

SIGAR identifies six factors that contributed to the collapse of the Afghan government and return of Taliban to power.

Military alliance and analysts say deadly blast in Poland highlights need to further strengthen NATO's eastern flank.