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The UN mission documents 800 cases of serious rights violations despite amnesty; Taliban dismisses the report.

The young opposition leader is everything President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not.

The Chinese president is on his fourth state visit to the African nation and will participate in the BRICS summit.

Alarm over nearly decade-long detention of former English professor who is 90 percent disabled and bound to wheelchair.

Favourites Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from Jamaica take silver and bronze.

Taking in more members too quickly could leave BRICS incoherent, weakening rather than strengthening the bloc.

One-time telecoms tycoon used his fortune to change Thai politics, but a new generation wants more radical change.

Fine against US consultancy firm comes amid growing concerns over China's openness to foreign investment.

UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland says deaths from violence so far this year are the highest recorded since 2005.

Dubai International Airport has been the world's busiest international airport for the past decade.

Defence ministry says Ukrainian vessel attacked by Russian fighter jet near gas production facilities in the Black Sea.

Plan to release treated but still radioactive water into the Pacific has drawn criticism from neighbours and fishermen.

Flight to Beijing is the latest sign of easing travel restrictions in the isolated state.

Greece fighter pilot training offer comes after Denmark and the Netherlands announced they would supply F-16s to Kyiv.

Dozens of nations want to join the club as an alternative to the US-led order. But internal fissures could limit BRICS.

The Chinese territory has issued its first licenses for retail crypto trading amid push to cash in on virtual assets.

Air traffic at Moscow's Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports was halted amid latest drone raid on city.

Launch could take place between August 24 and 31, after May's attempt ended in disaster.

Supporters celebrate as they welcome home former prime minister who was removed in a 2006 military coup.

Hun Manet is now the prime minister but Hun Sen will remain very much at the centre of power, analysts say.

As the war enters its 545th day, these are the main developments.

Visit comes 13 days after Hawaiian island experienced deadliest US fire in more than a century, killing at least 114.

The property tycoon is set to become prime minister after his Pheu Thai party secured support from pro-military parties.

The missile fire is the latest attack in an ongoing shadow conflict unfolding in Syria between Israel and Iran.

Trump has announced on social media that he plans to arrive in Georgia to surrender himself to authorities on Thursday.

Routes into the city remain closed on Monday as protests break out over deteriorating living conditions.

Yevgeny Prigozhin says mercenary group is recruiting people and 'will fulfil the tasks that were set'.

The Russian spacecraft crashed instead of making a soft landing at the lunar south pole.

With first 2024 presidential debate days away, former UN envoy Nikki Haley hits out at Vivek Ramaswamy's Israel remarks.

Armed group al-Shabab, which wages a war against the Somali state, uses the platforms to post its activities.

Nearly 60 percent of voters back a push to halt to drilling in Yasuni National Park, a victory for environmental groups.

Left-wing candidate Bernardo Arevalo's landslide victory could face challenges despite wide margin.

First Republican debate comes amid so-called 'invisible primary', when candidates shore up support ahead of state votes.

Wildfires on Maui have killed at least 114 people, but emergency workers are still searching through the destruction.

Amazigh identity, culture and language have been promoted by the state in recent years, a reversal of past policies.

Greenwood says decision good for both parties after months-long investigation into allegations of attempted rape.

The five-day coming-of-age ritual features traditional chants, dances and the famous Maasai jump.

WSJ claims the UAE is benefitting from the war in Ukraine, providing a refuge for Russian money.

Despite the normalisation efforts by Arab states, Syria will not be stabilised until there is justice for war crimes.

The Kashmir Walla says its website and social media accounts have become inaccessible in India.

Jailed opposition leader slams those charged with rebuilding Russia's politics and economy after the Soviet collapse.

Details of the plane's flightpaths and passengers were uncovered by an Egyptian journalist who was later arrested.

Lucy Letby, who also attempted to kill several more newborns, to spend rest of her life in jail.

These powerful stories of women breaking ground on and off the pitch are the best antidote to World Cup withdrawal.

Gov't to decide when to begin discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.

Luis Rubiales condemned for kissing Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup's victory celebrations.

The kingdom has refuted a report that alleged possible crimes against humanity at the country's southern borders.

Spain's victory in the 2023 Women's World Cup shows the rest of the world is catching up to the traditional powers.

As the record-breaking 2023 Women's World Cup ends, many see an exciting future - and many challenges - for the game

In 2013, the Syrian regime attacked the towns of Zamalka, Ein Tarma, and Irbin in Ghouta countryside with a nerve agent.