China, Saudi Arabia strengthen partnership on energy, defence

Saudi Arabia and China have reaffirmed their cooperation on the global oil…

Over 130 civilians killed by DR Congo rebels – UN

A UN investigation has found that at least 131 people were killed…

China abandons key parts of zero-Covid strategy after protests

China is lifting its most severe Covid policies – including forcing people…

Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside marriage

Indonesia’s parliament has approved a new criminal code that bans anyone in…

Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes force emergency power shutdowns

Ukraine is switching to emergency shutdowns to stabilize its power grid after…

At least nine drown during baptism ceremony in Johannesburg

At least nine people have died in South Africa after they drowned…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment threat over farm scandal

An independent panel appointed by the speaker of South Africa’s parliament has…

China Covid: Unrest continues in Guangzhou as lockdown anger grows

People in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou have clashed with police…

Jiang Zemin: Former Chinese leader dies aged 96

China’s former leader Jiang Zemin, who came to power after the Tiananmen…

Ebola fears see Uganda close schools early for Christmas

It might seem like Christmas is coming early for students in Uganda…

China Covid: Record number of cases as virus surges nationwide

China is the last major economy still pursuing a Covid eradication process…

Indonesia earthquake: Many schoolchildren killed in building collapses

Many of those killed and injured in a major earthquake on the…

At least five killed in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado

At least five people were killed and 18 injured in a shooting…

Ukrainian Grain Export Deal Extended Four Months

Ukrainian and Turkish officials said Thursday an agreement allowing for the export…

Ukraine war: Russia denies responsibility for Poland blast

US President Joe Biden has said it is “unlikely” that a missile…

Global population hits 8 billion as growth poses more challenges for the planet

The world’s population will reach 8 billion people on Tuesday, representing a…

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges G20 to adopt a plan to end Russia’s war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told world leaders at the Group of 20…