Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more survivors The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday. World 01 Apr, 2025
France's military is being ousted from more African countries. Here's why The officials declined to confirm numbers of troop reductions but called it significant. World 25 Dec, 2024
Bangladesh protests are not the first time student uprisings have helped bring about radical change In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign. World 09 Aug, 2024
A year has passed since Niger's dramatic coup. Life has become more dangerous and desperate The junta, along with those in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, is breaking away even from longtime West African allies. World 26 Jul, 2024
The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from Niger A US official said there was no timeline for withdrawal besides talks set to start in the coming days about next steps. World 21 Apr, 2024
9 UN Security Council members urge a halt to airstrikes by Myanmar's military The military leadership in Myanmar has so far ignored the plan, and violence and the humanitarian crisis in the country have been growing at a rapid pace. World 06 Feb, 2024
Refugees who fled to India after latest fighting in Myanmar have begun returning home, officials say More than half of the estimated 5,000 refugees who had fled the heavy fighting in Myanmar’s western Chin state and had entered northeastern India have begun returning home, Indian officials said Thursday. World 16 Nov, 2023
Soldiers in Gabon say they've seized power and detained a president whose family ruled for 55 years The coup leaders have said the president was under house arrest, surrounded by family and doctors. World 30 Aug, 2023
French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy Macron dismissed concerns that standing up to the junta could be dangerous. World 28 Aug, 2023
Niger's coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for 'high treason' If convicted, Bazoum could face the death penalty, according to Niger’s penal code. World 14 Aug, 2023
Acharya, Tandan win Olympic Day Junior Golf Tournament titles ​​​​​​​Jaibir Acharya and Aaiesteena Tandan won the titles of the Olympic Day Junior Golf Tournament here at the Royal Nepal Golf Club on Saturday. Sports 18 Jun, 2023
ASEAN warns of Taiwan 'miscalculation' as tension simmers at meeting "ASEAN stands ready to play a constructive role in facilitating peaceful dialogue between all parties," the bloc said in a statement. World 04 Aug, 2022
