The increase this year, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply shocks, could hamper efforts to rein in inflation.

The enormous Hawaiian-born wrestler helped raise the international profile of Japanese sumo in the 1990s.

The largest case of fraud in Vietnam's history has been uncovered as part of a major state anticorruption drive.

Hundreds of Myanmar soldiers are believed to have retreated to a border crossing with Thailand.

Some 44 prisons and 72 forced labour camps were set up under the regime for more than 150,000 political prisoners.

Ukraine president says country needs air defence systems, not 'lengthy' talks, as Russia targets energy infrastructure.

The remains of a mosque destroyed in an Israeli attack in Gaza became a makeshift slide for children on Eid.

Messi's return from injury was not enough to prevent Monterrey from cruising to a 5-2 aggregate victory.

Passengers were en route to a pilgrimage site in Balochistan when the crash took place during Eid al-Fitr.

An Israeli attack in northern Gaza on Wednesday killed three sons of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Families, trade and life in this pocket of northeast India knew no national borders. Until now.

As the war enters its 777th day, these are the main developments.

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau said election results were not affected and it was 'improbable' Beijing preferred any party.

Analysts believe an escalation is imminent, but views vary on how things will go.

Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 coup.

Reporters Without Borders says advocacy officer detained for six hours before being deported.

President Yoon Suk-yeol promises changes, top aides quit, after opposition parties sweep National Assembly elections.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US president's comments encouraging.

The city-state is raising the salary threshold for foreigners to get a work permit amid stiff competition for jobs.

Prosecutors announced this week they intended to pursue the right-wing Uribe on charges of witness tampering and fraud.