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Former military ruler of Pakistan died at a hospital in Dubai following a prolonged illness.

Ukrainian leader says Russia is throwing more and more troops into battle on the eastern front lines.

At least 23 people killed as dozens of wildfires torch forests in Chile.

Tens of thousands brave heavy rain in Tel Aviv to protest against government plans to weaken Israel's Supreme Court.

A Chinese balloon over US skies triggers a diplomatic storm.

The call came after leaders of the East African Community held a summit in Burundi on Saturday.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the 'scale of the accident is significant' after fire at an electrical substation.

Beijing condemns military strike on 'unmanned civilian airship', saying it reserves right to take 'necessary responses'.

Fumio Kishida blasts aide's comments on same sex unions as 'outrageous' and 'incompatible' with an inclusive society.

A powerful arctic blast swept into the US Northeast, Canada pushing temperatures to perilously low levels.

Francis, who is on the first-ever papal visit to South Sudan, meets children displaced by conflict.

Russia says 63 Russian soldiers were released while Ukrainian authorities say 116 of their servicemen have been freed.

Regulator says the website had until late Friday to heed its warning about 'sacrilegious content'.

Tiba al-Ali, 22, was killed by her father, despite attempts by police to mediate a dispute between her and her family.

The latest row comes as the IAEA chief hopes for progress in a potential visit to Tehran in February.

At least 13 Palestinians have been injured after Israeli forces raided the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp to arrest 10 people.

Armed troops parade in Colombo amid criticim over the event's cost at a time of dire economic crisis.

Israeli media’s myopic coverage as violence spirals. Plus, the complexities and nuances of translating literary work.

Obi has inspired a zealous movement of mostly youths and disrupted Nigeria's traditional two-man presidential contest.

Contrary to the Indian government's claims, investments in Kashmir are down, and there's a new wave a violence.

France is among many nations struggling to keep retirement schemes afloat.

Five other officers had already been fired and charged with murder over Tyre Nichols' death.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 346th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Expansion of martial law in 37 townships indicates the military is looking for new ways to crush resistance.

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry discusses his country's worst financial collapse since its independence in 1948.

When Sammy took a DNA test, he didn't know it would reveal he had a brother - or that he was adopted.

Abdullah Sami Qalalweh, 26, was shot and killed near the town of Huwara, south of Nablus, officials said.

Critics of Brazil's planned sinking of the Sao Paulo described it as a 'state-sponsored environmental crime'.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU.

The 22-year-old was killed in a police shooting after officers entered the Minneapolis apartment where he was sleeping.

Lack of security has become widespread in Nigeria and is a key concern for voters ahead of a February 25 election.

Climate change has fuelled the growth of explosive wildfires across the globe with rising temperatures and drought.

Musk was accused of deceiving investors when he tweeted he had secured enough funding to take Tesla private.

In 2020, more than 18 million people around the world were diagnosed with cancer.

Amid concerns turmoil could hit broader financial system, sources say central bank asked lenders for loan details.

A polar air mass is expected to send temperatures to record lows into the weekend, prompting frostbite warnings.

Some people who apologised for taking part in attack on US democracy now describe themselves as victims of persecution.

Madrid has agreed to support Rabat's plans to grant autonomy to the disputed Western Sahara territory.

Abiy Ahmed holds first face-to-face talks with Tigrayan leaders since a peace deal was agreed in November.

The US announces new $2.2bn package of arms and munitions for Ukraine, including a rocket-propelled precision bomb.

Recognition of trans identities should not come at the cost of women's hard earned sex-based rights and protections.

The zoo has added extra security after the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys, both of which have been recovered.

The award-winning director had gone on hunger strike to protest against his detention, causing a wave of concern.

Chinese 'surveillance' balloon in US airspace is an 'unacceptable' violation of sovereignty, Washington says.

As Morocco hosts FIFA Club World Cup, members of Winners 2005 group describe their football club as 'source of life'.

The labour force participation rate is at its highest since March but still below pre-pandemic levels.

The murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani set off protests in Kenya, where police are often accused of brutality.

An IMF delegation is in Pakistan for last ditch talks to revive financial aid, which has stalled for months.

Putin-ally Prigozhin leads a mercenary force of thousands, including ex-convicts, in the Ukraine war.