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India has announced measures targeting Pakistan, a day after 26 people were killed by gunmen in an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. They include the closure of the main border crossing linking the two countries, the suspension of a water-sharing...

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil 's federal police said Wednesday they are investigating a scheme that diverted over 6 billion reais ($1.05 billion) from pensions paid by the National Social Security Institute.The probe targets 11 organizations that operated between...

There is an opportunity for a "big deal" between the US and China on trade, America's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.Asked about an upcoming meeting between the countries, Bessent said it would be an "incredible opportunity" to strike...

Getty ImagesOfficials in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, have unveiled an evacuation plan that would be used in the event of an invasion of the city.It sets out how the city's 540,000 residents would be ordered to leave if...

Cherylann MollanBBC News, MumbaiPTIThe brazen attack at one of its most popular tourist destinations has shocked India and been condemned by leaders around the world. People across India have been protesting.In Kashmir, locals shut down markets, businesses and schools...

ReutersThe pace of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine is quickening.Talks are taking place in London between officials from the UK, Germany, France, Ukraine and the United States. Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to...

Opposition MPs in Ghana have fiercely condemned the suspension of the country's chief justice, accusing President John Mahama of trying to "pack the courts" with justices who are sympathetic to the governing party, the NDC.Gertrude Torkornoo was removed from...

Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas "sons of dogs" in a fiery speech in which he demanded the group release the hostages it is still holding, disarm, and hand over control of Gaza in order to end the war with...

About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out. To this end, the South African cabinet recently approved the country’s first renewable...

India’s competition watchdog has waved through Kandhari Global Beverages’ acquisition of a set of assets from Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. In a brief statement issued yesterday (22 April), the Competition Commission of India said it had approved...