India’s two team and four individual gold medals are hailed as the beginning of its reign as the ‘best chess nation’.

Israeli forces have launched dozens of air raids across eastern and southern Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates. At ...

Thanks to preservation efforts, the white rhino population increased by 1,522 to 17,464 in 2023, an annual report by the International Rhino Foundation said as it marked World Rhino Day on Sunday.

Police have cracked down on a planned protest against the government organised by Tanzania’s main opposition party.

A probe panel’s report has lifted the veil on widespread sex abuse in the industry, with more allegations emerging too.

Japanese leader’s ‘new capitalism’ produced some positive results but economy still faces major obstacles, analysts say.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake picked to fight corruption and bolster fragile economy after worst financial crisis in decades.

A school scheme to educate poor children and clean up pollution in Lagos brought hope. Now its future is at risk.

At least six people have been confirmed dead on Japan’s Noto Peninsula after floods struck an area still recovering from a ...

Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and aims to meet people’s hopes.

Russia’s nuclear threats over the course of the war are a tactic to contain US involvement in Ukraine, experts say. A cyclone ...

Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.