Ranil Wickremesinghe vows to uphold duty as acting president despite massive backlash from people.

Tedros Ghebreyesus says monkeypox toll also growing with 9,200 infections in 63 nations.

Prosecutors accuse 66-year-old of unlawful assembly, shouting offensive words at the authorities.

Certain high-risk items will still be disinfected, National Health Commission says.

Israeli military to present anti-drone lasers.

Defendants allegedly aware of theft of documents.

Police impose indefinite curfew across western province to curb protests.

It is the largest increase since current framework was implemented in 1999.

Los Angeles prosecutors won't oppose release of transcripts that could reveal judicial misconduct.

It is almost certain to contradict repeated statements from embattled Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

US toy-maker dedicates new Barbie doll to feminist icon.

US and Mexico discuss moves to deal with migration issues and labour shortage.

US to also open two new embassies in Tonga and Kiribati.

Officers wasted vital time looking for a classroom key that was ‘never needed’, public safety chief says.

Witness spots family of three with a shovel damaging the Paracas Candelabra.

Country already racked by unemployment, instability and gang violence.

Both will vie for best drama at Sept 12 ceremony.

Social media giant calls his exit strategy ‘a model of hypocrisy’.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, wife and bodyguard fly to Maldives.

Authorities attribute surge in infections to the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants.

Beijing accuses Taipei of ‘political manipulation’ as Tokyo downplays veep’s visit.

Residents of Wugang in Henan province not to leave home till midday Thursday.

Russian state media says Min Aung Hlaing due to meet officials from space, nuclear agencies.

Biden administration’s aim to returning Washington to agreement inconsistent with its growing pressure against Tehran, says foreign minister.

Hearse drives past political landmarks for final tour after private service at temple.