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‘SADC should speak out’: Zimbabwe activists face crackdown ahead of summit
Police flood Harare's streets in anticipation of protests on the eve of Southern African Development Community meeting.
Palestinian killed in attacks by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
The 23-year-old man was shot and several people were injured as settlers set cars ablaze and destroyed property.
End game: What’s Israel’s plan in the occupied West Bank?
Israel continues to expand settlements, with many politicians open about their desire to stop a Palestinian state.
Nusantara: Indonesia’s costly ‘symbol of progress’ set for inauguration
The new capital is the pet project of outgoing President Joko Widodo and is taking shape on the island of Borneo.
Breaker Raygun ‘devastated’ by backlash after Paris Olympics performance
Australian Rachael Gunn said she wasn’t prepared for the level of negative attention she got in Olympic debut.
Thailand’s ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as PM, parliament to vote
The 37-year-old daughter of tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra would become the third member of the family to lead Thailand.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 903
As the war enters its 903rd day, these are the main developments.
In troubled Taiwan China waters, a swimming race provides rare hope
Swimmers hope their friendly rivalry can be an example for cooperation across the troubled Taiwan Strait.
‘Cautious optimism’: Gaza ceasefire talks expected to continue on Friday
Negotiations in Doha come amid fears of regional escalation as Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000.
What does Chicago represent for the Democratic National Convention?
The Illinois host city is a nod to the Democrats’ ambitions of a ‘blue wall’ — but it also evokes a troubling history.