Africa
Saudi-Sudan maritime delimitation drive raises sovereignty concerns
Despite the war, the two countries are pressing ahead with a maritime boundary file that had stalled for more than half a century.
Asia Pacific
Women face sexual violence and medical neglect in Myanmar prisons
Female prisoners in Myanmar are subjected to widespread torture, sexual violence and life-threatening medical neglect, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, underlining the chronic…
Latin America
Exiled opposition leader tries to enter Venezuela as Rodriguez meets Trump in US
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado tried three times in the past 24 hours to return home but was unable to complete the journey.
Tech
China launches its first commercial radio-tracking satellites
China has just taken a quiet but critical step in space-based electronic warfare.
World News
Family First pushes for Muslim Brotherhood ban in Australia
Shelton urged the Australian government to ban the Brotherhood together with its network of companies, charities and media outlets
World News
From north to south, protests sweep across Tunisia: Is change at hand?
Protests over jobs, development and dignity are spreading across Tunisia, raising questions about growing links between social and political mobilisations.
Europe
Paris court convicts school aide for sex abuse, orders ankle tag
A Paris court sentenced him to one year under house arrest with an ankle tag for sexually assaulting primary schoolchildren in his care.
Health
UK to install ‘cot cams’ in baby wards after Lucy Letby inquiry
UK Health Secretary has instructed officials to urgently develop plans for video cameras to be fitted to neonatal cots and incubators
US News
Kennedy Center faces possible closure as financial crisis deepens
The cultural institution could face bankruptcy and possible closure unless it secures additional financial support
World News
Iran’s top diplomat in China for talks as Middle East diplomacy fails
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in China on Wednesday, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to de-escalate conflicts…