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- Last French troops leave Mali, ending nine-year deploymenton 16 August 2022 at 09:05
France announced withdrawal in February as relations with Bamako frayed in wake of military coups in 2020 and 2021.
- German fighter jets on marathon 24-hour flight to Singaporeon 16 August 2022 at 08:31
Deployment said to demonstrate the ability of a European nation to quickly move air power to the Indo-Pacific region.
- Indonesia’s Widodo hails ‘strong’ economy, rising global profileon 16 August 2022 at 07:49
Indonesian leader says country stands at 'pinnacle' of international leadership after winning presidency of G20.
- Hong Kong’s CBD industry faces wipeout as government ban loomson 16 August 2022 at 07:38
CBD products have become popular in recent years among Hong Kongers seeking relief from anxiety, depression and stress.
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Pakistan’s ‘fearless’ musical iconon 16 August 2022 at 07:33
Twenty-five years since his death, the legendary qawwali singer remains a major influence in South Asia and beyond.
- Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 174on 16 August 2022 at 07:27
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 174th day, we take a look at the main developments.
- Analysis: Angola’s election race is between continuity and changeon 16 August 2022 at 07:20
Angola's opposition is looking to capitalise on growing dissent against the government, to secure power.
- Photos: India’s Nagas mark 75 years since declaring independenceon 16 August 2022 at 07:03
Seeking self-rule, the Nagas announced independence a day before India in 1947 and commemorate this moment every year.
- Now that Ruto is Kenya’s president-elect, what happens next?on 16 August 2022 at 07:02
Legal battles and political intrigue are expected in the coming days, now that William Ruto has won the Kenyan election.
- Why English football needs the kneeon 16 August 2022 at 06:59
Racism remains rampant in the sport despite players kneeling in protest. Should they stop? Absolutely not.
- Chinese survey ship docks in Sri Lanka after diplomatic standoffon 16 August 2022 at 06:15
Yuan Wang 5 arrives in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port after a delay amid reported concerns from India and the US.
- Apple gears up for return to normal with office pushon 16 August 2022 at 06:01
Company will require employees to work from the office at least three days a week as it gears up for September launches.
- Australia PM says Morrison’s secret roles ‘undermined democracy’on 16 August 2022 at 05:52
Anthony Albanese seeking official legal advice after it emerges predecessor had appointed himself to a number of roles.
- South Korea plans to provide 2.7 million new homes over 5 yearson 16 August 2022 at 05:16
Government says it will supply 500,000 homes in the Seoul area over five-year period.
- China imposes sanctions on seven Taiwan ‘secessionist’ officialson 16 August 2022 at 03:12
Beijing accuses the group of pushing independence for the island it claims as its own.
- Australia, New Zealand deny ‘rumours’ of meat ban to Chinaon 16 August 2022 at 02:10
Response comes after Chinese media reports imports could be suspended over foot-and-mouth disease concerns.
- Papua New Guinea fails to end ‘evil’ of sorcery-related violenceon 16 August 2022 at 01:12
Brutal torture and assault of women accused of witchcraft go unpunished while policies to tackle issue falter.
- Migrant crisis: Why are deadly sea journeys on the rise again?on 16 August 2022 at 01:06
Humanitarian rescue groups urge more action to prevent tragedies at sea.
- US Justice Dept opposes efforts to unseal Trump search affidaviton 15 August 2022 at 22:01
Media had sought release of affidavit the government submitted when it requested search warrant for Donald Trump's home.
- US film academy apologises to Indigenous activist for Oscar abuseon 15 August 2022 at 21:32
Sacheen Littlefeather endured racism and insults after taking a stand against insulting portrayals of Native Americans.
- Starbucks accuses US labour officials of helping workers unioniseon 15 August 2022 at 21:14
The coffee giant is asking the National Labor Relations Board to temporarily suspend all union elections at US stores.
- How should the high seas be protected?on 15 August 2022 at 21:04
United Nations members are meeting to agree on a deal to protect international waters.
- US ‘directly engaged’ with Syrian officials on Austin Tice caseon 15 August 2022 at 20:53
State Department spokesman renews pledge to secure return of US journalist believed to be held by Syrian government.
- Giuliani told he is a ‘target’ of US election interference probeon 15 August 2022 at 20:21
Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Rudy Giuliani to appear before a grand jury this week as part of Georgia state investigation.
- Mexico: More flooding complicates effort to rescue trapped minerson 15 August 2022 at 19:44
Several hundred rescuers are trying to save 10 workers trapped for days after a coal mine collapsed in northern Mexico.