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Classification, based on attempts to ‘undermine free democratic order’, opens way for surveillance of party and likely to revive discussion of a ban. Germany’s domestic intelligence service has designated the …

The secretive process to elect a new Roman Catholic pope begins on May 7, two weeks after Pope Francis’s death at age 88. Fans of the Oscar-nominated movie, “Conclave”, which …

Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir — India and Pakistan are on edge, amid speculation that New Delhi might launch a military operation against its western neighbour days after the deadly attack on …

Freedom Flotilla Coalition demands Israel answer to violations of international law, including blockade and ‘bombing of our civilian vessel’. A ship carrying aid to Gaza in a bid to break …

Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol. South Korea has sworn in its third acting president in less than six months, as his …

US President Donald Trump overseeing ‘troubling deterioration’ in press freedom in US, Reporters Without Borders says. Palestine has become the world’s most dangerous state for journalists amid Israel’s war on …

Israel has ramped up attacks on Syria following a week of sectarian violence against the Druze community. Israel’s military has launched air strikes near Syria’s presidential palace in Damascus after …

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan and India continue to engage in war rhetoric and have exchanged fire across the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border in Kashmir, days after …

Social media campaign depicts fictional scenes of officials becoming disillusioned with ruling Chinese Communist Party. The CIA has launched a Chinese-language social media campaign calling on government officials in China …

These are the key events on day 1,163 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is where things stand on Friday, May 2: Fighting Russia accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians …