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Singapore’s clean image under scrutiny amid money laundering scandal
City-state's anti-money laundering controls in spotlight after arrest of 10 foreigners and seizure of $736m in assets.
Tens of thousands rally in New York demanding end to fossil fuels
Organisers say 75,000 people rallied in New York, demanding action to end fossil fuels ahead of UN General Assembly.
Ukraine recaptures Klishchiivka, second eastern village in three days
Zelenskyy welcomes breakthrough that analysts say is of 'strategic significance' to the war in the east.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 572
As the war enters its 572nd day, these are the main developments.
Australian state suspends human rights law to lock up more children
Experts fear 'irreversible harm' to children in Queensland after changes to justice system leave more in detention.
Qatar Airways CEO says Australian decision to block flights ‘very unfair’
Akbar al-Baker says was surprised by the rejection, given the airline was 'supportive of Australia' during the pandemic.
Is a new geopolitical battleground developing over electric cars?
China is in prime position for electric vehicle manufacture - but seen as a threat by the EU and US.
EU chief promises ‘action plan’ as Italy sees surge of asylum seekers
EU chief empahsises need for surveillance via sea and land as Italian island of Lampedusa reports record arrivals.
Prehistoric Palestinian site added to UNESCO World Heritage list
Tell es-Sultan is an oval-shaped tell, or mound, in the Jordan Valley containing prehistoric evidence of human activity.
Over 200 arrested in Germany after violence at Eritrean diaspora event
At least 26 police officers injured in the riot that broke out between supporters and opponents of Eritrean government.