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UN chief says climate impacts heading to ‘uncharted territories of destruction’
Heatwaves in Europe. Colossal floods in Pakistan. There is nothing natural about new scale of disasters, says Guterres
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Putin seeks to calm Azerbaijan and Armenia after 49 killed in clashes
Russia, US and France call for restraint after deadly fighting since Armenia and Azerbaijan waged six-week war in 2020
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Man arrested for performing Umrah on behalf of Queen
Security forces ‘arrested a resident of Yemeni nationality for violating the regulations and instructions for Umrah’
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A legacy overlooked: the forgotten South Asian soldiers of WWI & WWII
WWII is one of the defining episodes of the modern age but its retelling often overlooks its non-Western participants
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Ukraine pushes to retake all land from Russia, calls for Western arms
Deputy Defence Minister says the aim is to liberate all the territories occupied by the Russian Federation
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Fire at e-scooter showroom in India kills eight in deadliest such incident
Most of the dead were occupants of the hotel, which was engulfed by smoke
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Queen Elizabeth's coffin to be flown to London
Charles was joined by his sister Anne and brothers Andrew and Edward for the 10 minute vigil on Monday
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Australia open to replacing queen's image on banknotes with local figures
Government said image of King Charles III would not automatically replace Queen Elizabeth II's on A$5 notes
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Indian court agrees to hear Hindu plea to worship in contested mosque
Gyanvapi mosque in the northern Hindu holy city of Varanasi has become the latest potential flashpoint
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King Charles and siblings hold silent vigil to late mother, Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth died on Thursday in her holiday home at Balmoral
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UN says three Afghan female staff temporarily detained by Taliban
Taliban spokesperson rejects allegations saying officials ‘wanted to know about a gathering of women’
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UN says 50m people still stuck in ‘modern slavery’ worldwide
More than a half of those had been forced to work against their will, says report
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Indian court agrees to hear Hindu plea to worship in contested mosque
Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi has become the latest potential flashpoint between Hindu majority and Muslim minority
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In solemn procession, Queen Elizabeth's coffin is taken through Edinburgh
Thousands of people line the street to pay their respects to Britain's longest reigning monarch
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India's rice export curbs paralyse trade in Asia as prices rise
Rice prices have jumped 5% in Asia since India's announcement
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New Zealand ends most COVID restrictions as pandemic worry eases
New Zealand's swift response to the pandemic kept it largely free from the virus until the end of last year
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United Arab Emirates tourism revenue tops $5 billion in the first half of 2022, vice president says
"The expectations is for "a strong tourism recovery in the upcoming winter season"
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Oil prices rise as supply uncertainty mounts
Global oil prices may rebound towards the end of the year as supply is expected to tighten further
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As California wildfire rages, volunteers help rescue horses, livestock
The area of the blaze, east of Los Angeles, includes lots of ranches and farms
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Sandwiches and a safe space: a Gaza restaurant run by women, for women
The chef, Amena Al-Hayek, trained at a hotel restaurant where she worked for free
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Israel sees no new Iran nuclear deal before US November mid-terms
Britain, France and Germany say they have 'serious doubts' about Iran's intentions
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Greek PM wants to keep channels with Turkey open despite "unacceptable" comments
Erdogan accused Greece of occupying demilitarised islands in the Aegean Sea
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Grief, solidarity as US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Biden recalls Americans' sacrifice while New Yorkers honour victims killed when hijacked planes destroyed Twin Towers
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Xi to meet Putin in first trip outside China since Covid began
Meeting will give Xi an opportunity to underscore his clout while Putin can demonstrate Russia's tilt towards Asia
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Karzai voices support for female students protesting school closure
Former Afghan president urges ruling Taliban to reopen girls' high schools
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Indian farmer chops off tongue to appease goddess
40-year-old’s act of self-mutilation with a pocket knife triggered panic among crowds at popular temple in UP
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Modi to attend SCO summit with Pakistan, Russia, China
Regional gathering is due to take place in Samarkand on Sept 15 and 16
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Three killed as US Black Hawk helicopter crashes during Taliban training
Five people were also injured in the incident, says spokesperson
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Queen Elizabeth's coffin begins slow journey to Edinburgh
The state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept 19
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Hundreds evacuated in west Indonesia after magnitude 6.1 earthquake
One person was injured, and a school and health centre were among properties slightly damaged
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King Charles proclaimed monarch, queen's funeral on Sept. 19
Britain has declared a period of mourning until the state funeral for Elizabeth, which will be a public holiday
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The intriguing complexities of Indian Matchmaking
With the second season up on Netflix, the cast opens up about love, arranged marriage, compromise, and Sima Taparia
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Hong Kong speech therapists jailed for ‘brainwashing’ children with cartoons
Defendants accused of publishing three books featuring cartoons of sheep fighting against wolves
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King Charles vows to follow queen's example as he is proclaimed monarch
Britain has declared a period of mourning until the state funeral for Elizabeth
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India's top court grants bail to journalist two years after arrest
The top court granted bail to Kappan after observing that no formal charges were filed against him
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China ambassador: UN report on Xinjiang has 'closed door of cooperation'
Report is expected to be discussed during a meeting of the Human Rights Council which opens next week
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USAID pledges $20m in additional help for flood-hit Pakistan
US through international body will coordinate with local aid agencies for distribution of relief goods and assistance
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Indian and Chinese troops disengaging from western Himalayan area
India and China share a demarcated 3,800 km-long border, where their troops had adhered
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Royal mourning to last until seven days after queen's funeral
The funeral is likely to take place around 11 days after the queen's death on Thursday
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An outspoken prince, King Charles may have to bite his tongue
Being heir-to-the-throne and monarch are 'two very different roles', said Charles
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Queen Elizabeth's reign: golden age, or last embers of a bygone era?
Elizabeth ascended the throne aged 25 on Feb. 6, 1952, on the death of her father George VI
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Queen Elizabeth's death: Reaction from politicians and officials
Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired for her grace, dignity, and dedication around the world, says UN chief
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Family rush to be with Queen Elizabeth as doctors voice concern
World's oldest monarch has been suffering from what Buckingham Palace has called ‘episodic mobility problems’
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UAE firm to manage air traffic over Afghanistan
Full operation of the capital's airport is seen as crucial to reviving Afghanistan's shattered economy
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Five Afghan girls' schools reopen after student demands
Groups of girls wearing headscarves and hijabs were seen heading to the school on Thursday morning
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Indian and Chinese troops disengaging from western Himalayan area, says India
India says disengagement taking place in a coordinated and planned way and is meant to keep border peace
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Death toll in China's Sichuan earthquake rises to 82
The town was rattled by a 2.9 magnitude aftershock late on Wednesday
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China's Chengdu city extends COVID lockdown in most districts
Of the city's 21.2 million residents, 16 million are under lockdown
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Suspect in Canada stabbing spree dies soon after arrest
Authorities have offered no explanation for what may have sparked the attacks
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New UK leader Liz Truss finalizes huge power subsidy plan
Truss told parliament she would support businesses and households who are bracing for a recession
















































