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Rights group accuses Nicolas Maduro's government of detaining people for political reasons, urges immediate release.

US officials order evacuations and urge millions of residents to prepare for a possible, major Category 3 tempest.

Tensions have been growing for several years as some locals believe too many refugees have settled in the area.

Move is expected to cut costs for some patients but faces lawsuits from drugmakers and heavy criticism from Republicans.

Pakistan gets set to host just four of 13 matches of the regional cricket tournament after India's refusal to tour.

Violence has been surging across eastern DRC, where conflict has flared for decades.

The fast-growing scam centres are generating billions of US dollars in revenue each year, the report said.

Anti-government protests continue for a second week in government-controlled Sweida.

Defence ministry reports renewed Chinese military activity crossing sensitive median line of Taiwan Strait.

The court has effectively diluted the concept of statutory rape and could end up encouraging child marriages.

Rapper makes demand after video of US presidential candidate performing Eminem's Lose Yourself goes viral.

One of the deadliest attacks to ever hit Iraq killed 323 people who were in a shopping area in 2016.

By Monday afternoon, 232 flights due to leave UK airports and 271 arriving flights had been reportedly cancelled.

Kim accuses the US, South Korea and Japan of increasing threat of nuclear war over naval exercises off Korean Peninsula.

Reports have emerged that Abdul Hamid Dbeibah was aware of his foreign minister's meeting with Israel's top diplomat.

As the world marks the International Day against Nuclear Tests, we should all join the fight for global disarmament.

The Islamabad High Court suspends Khan's three-year jail sentence on corruption charges and orders his release on bail.

Russian president speaks to Indian leader about 'issues of mutual concern', including trade and economic cooperation.

The region accounts for more than half of total life years lost globally to pollution, says the Energy Policy Institute.

The soldiers aged between 73 and 85 will have to serve prison sentences ranging between eight and 25 years.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declares widespread state of emergency as storm likely to make landfall on Wednesday.

ChatGPT Enterprise touts improved security and privacy in bid to woo corporate clients.

August 29 is the International Day against Nuclear Tests, aiming to promote a world without nuclear weapons.

Russian defence ministry says three drones shot down over the Russian regions of Tula and Belgorod.

Tensions have soared since Japan began releasing Fukushima's wastewater into the Pacific despite China's opposition.

From Indian rice to Australian wheat, climate change is worsening a food crunch and price spikes due to war in Ukraine.

Deputy Secretary of Defense says China's military has scaled up but US maintains advantage with military technology.

Japanese car giant suspends operations at 12 domestic plants after glitch leaves company unable to order components.

The suspension plunged the centre-left politician's presidency into uncertainty even before it's officially begun.

The worm, usually found in carpet pythons, was discovered after she complained of symptoms including forgetfulness.

Workers at facilities in Western Australia will begin rolling stoppages from September 7.

Robert Shonov, Russian national and ex-staffer at consulate, charged with 'cooperation on a confidential basis' with US.

Leaders of regional bodies that make up Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) made collective request to Rubiales.

As the war enters its 552nd day, these are the main developments.

The US has condemned the arrest of Claudia Gonzalez, a lawyer who worked with a UN-backed anti-corruption commission.

Evangelical leader Marcorel Zidor led 'hundreds' of armed protesters into a gang-led area of the capital Port-au-Prince.

The Civil Disobedience Movement remains a pillar of resistance to military rule, but the cost is high for those involved

'Significant change in action' under way to compensate nations under direct assault from climate chaos, observers say.

Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich said the money was prompting crime among Palestinian communities, triggering outrage.

To enforce the ban on the robes in classrooms, 14,000 educational personnel will be trained by the end of the year.

Advocates say that prisoners are protesting against dire conditions - and that the government's reforms are not enough.

Agzaya al-Karan had been forced to return to Gaza for the first time in 30 years three weeks ago.

Private force is already being torn apart by Russia's military, intelligence services, and state-run corporations.

Addis Ababa insists the dam will not harm its neighbours as another meeting is held with Egypt and Sudan.

Air traffic authority says technical issue affected its system's ability to automatically process flight plans.

Tehran sets deadline of September 19 for rebels to be disarmed and removed from bases in northern Iraq.

Utility company rejects Maui County lawsuit accusing it of contributing to deadly blazes that tore through communities.

The MLS has different rules, including playoffs, that differ from the way other football leagues operate.

Former US president will be arraigned in Georgia next week while judge sets March 2024 start for federal trial.

India's first solar probe to blast off after last week's successful moon touchdown, so it can study solar winds.