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Moscow says Russia planned Security Council meeting on the issue long before arrest warrant issued for Vladimir Putin.

A recent decision by the UK's top court ruined Putin's efforts to break the Western-led economic order from within.

From India to France, bigots are scared of the hijab. Why are Western feminists so deafeningly silent about this?

Brazilian women who practise sumo want to spread this form of 'dynamic, strategic, fast, and exciting wrestling'.

Yevgeny Prigozhin says 'large-scale' offensive aims to cut off his fighters from regular Russian forces.

Independent review was commissioned after a young woman was raped and killed by a serving officer.

Finch, de Kock, Chand named by franchise teams for USA T20 cricket tournament scheduled to take place in July.

Economists caution against comparisons to 2007-08 bank failures despite persistent market turmoil.

Analysts warn that the army and RSF's respective quest to consolidate power could spark a wider conflict.

Nadal, in the top 10 since April 2005, fell to 13th after injury forced him to miss Indian Wells.

Oil minister Tareck El Aissami announces his resignation on Twitter, saying he would cooperate with gov't investigation.

Japanese prime minister to show 'solidarity' with Ukraine in visit that coincides with Chinese leader's Moscow trip.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 391st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Uganda and Tanzania hail economic benefits of initiative but activists say it undercuts global climate goals.

Ma Ying-jeou will become the first former or current leader of Taiwan to visit China since 1949.

Chinese and Russian leaders expected to double down on economic cooperation during three days of meetings in Moscow.

A Russian Sukhoi Su-35 combat plane was sent to intercept two US B-52H strategic bombers flying over the Baltic Sea.

Australia is among democracies curbing long-cherished civil and political liberties blaming more radical protesters.

Ukraine says shipment of Russian Kalibr cruise missiles was destroyed in transit to the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.

Myanmar people in Thailand hope a new government in Bangkok will take a tougher line on the coup leaders in Yangon.

Local journalists report receiving envelopes filled with small explosives, disguised as commonplace electronic devices.

More than 340 plaintiffs were awarded $9.25m over police violence during 2020 George Floyd protests.

Chinese territory welcomed just 500,000 visitors in January, compared to 6.8 million arrivals in 2019.

Trump is expected to see short-term bump as indictment plays into long-held claims of being unjustly targeted.

Decision comes as federal prosecutors make final arguments against Proud Boys members accused of seditious conspiracy.

UN report on climate change warns of an 'avalanche of disasters'.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Moscow days after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Russia President Vladimir Putin.

Loan clears the way for release of funds and kicks off a four-year programme designed to shore up the country's economy.

Lawmakers table two motions to protest against President Macron's decision to bypass parliament to raise retirement age.

EU defence and foreign ministers backed an initiative aimed at providing Ukraine with one million artillery shells.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ethiopian, Eritrean and Amhara forces committed crimes against humanity.

Matriarchs are often seen leading protests on the Caribbean island beset by widespread discontent, economic hardships.

New IPCC report says there are enough resources and knowledge to tackle the global climate crisis.

After five consecutive failed rainy seasons, rate of fatalities could rise in first half of 2023, research finds.

Storm has destroyed water systems and toilets, sparking concerns the country's deadliest cholera outbreak will worsen.

Russia says the ICC has knowingly accused an innocent person of a crime, in another show of defiance against the court.

In blow to Prime Minister Sunak, Unionist leader says 'imposition of EU law' on Northern Ireland has not been resolved.

Robert Costello will raise questions about the account of key witness Michael Cohen in hush money case, reports say.

Investigation centres on a $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

Trump says he expects to be arrested in a case that involves allegations he paid hush money to a porn star.

“The war in Iraq continues to have repercussions for its people.”

Vote was called after Pushpa Kamal Dahal's old coalition allies pulled out of government over choice of new president.

It has been 20 years since the US-led invasion of Iraq, Al Jazeera breaks down some of the war's defining moments.

Fault Lines examines what Assange’s case says about press freedom and the consequences of publishing state secrets.

Archaeologists found homes made of beach rock and lime mortar on Siniyah Island.

After urging the wiping out of Palestinian village, minister stirs new outrage by denying Palestinians' existence.

Ties between Iraq and the Gulf Arab monarchies have warmed in recent years, but Iran ultimately has more influence.

The nationwide protests are against the rising cost of living in Kenya and election victory of President William Ruto.

It's good that the ICC has charged Putin with war crimes. But what about the blood on the hands of the US and Israel?