Afghanistan war: Taliban back brutal rule as they strike for power
By Secunder Kermani BBC News, Balkh Province US-Taliban peace talks The Taliban fighters we meet are stationed just 30…
Kinnaur: At least 10 dead and dozens trapped in India landslide
At least 10 people have died and dozens more are trapped under debris after a landslide in a Himalayan district…
Briton suspected of spying for Russia arrested in Germany
A British man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia. German federal prosecutors said the man…
Michael Spavor: Canadian jailed for 11 years in China on spying charges
By Suranjana Tewari BBC News A court in China has convicted a Canadian businessman of espionage and sentenced…
We For India: Stars unite to help Covid relief work in India
Coronavirus pandemic Big-named musicians including Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran and Sir Mick Jagger will join with Bollywood stars to…
Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed calls on civilians to join Tigray war
Tigray crisis Ethiopia’s prime minister has called on civilians to join the army in its fight against rebels in…
Princess Latifa: Campaign to free Dubai ruler’s daughter disbanded
The campaign to free Princess Latifa, the daughter of the ruler of Dubai, has been disbanded after she…
TikTok named as the most downloaded app of 2020
TikTok was the world’s most downloaded app in 2020 as it took the top spot from Facebook Messenger, according…
Afghanistan war: Taliban capture three regional capitals
War in Afghanistan (2001-present) The Taliban have captured three regional capitals in Afghanistan as they continue to make sweeping…
Climate change: UN to reveal landmark IPCC report findings
COP26 The world’s largest ever report into climate change will be published later, setting out the stark reality of…