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Arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, sparked the protests by his supporters in both the capital Dhaka and Chittagong city

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Among the lasting effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine is the mental health toll that the conflict has taken on the country’s children. As Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv, their parents often also need help. Camera: Vladyslav Smilianets

Truce could halt 13 months of fighting

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is warning of a new military operation into Syria aimed at Kurdish militants, which Ankara accuses of being linked to PKK rebels fighting Turkey. Last month, the PKK carried out a deadly attack in the Turkish capital. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.

Billionaire Gautam Adani and two other company executives accused by U.S. of paying bribes of $265 million to secure Indian power supply contracts, and misleading U.S. investors during fund raises there

Iran continues to force confessions, execute individuals who committed crimes as minors and subject detainees to torture in violation of its obligations under international law.

The report, published Tuesday, says government efforts to address internal displacement on the continent have been commendable but not enough

As much as 5.1 inches of rain fell in some areas, causing some rivers to overflow their banks

Torrential rains over the weekend caused rivers to burst their banks in four hilly districts in North Sumatra province, washing away houses and destroying farms

President-elect Donald Trump made a largely unexpected pick to run the world’s largest military, nominating Fox News television host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb has more.

The setback for Myanmar's military leaves it in control of only one town with a border crossing to China

As of November 2024, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office has documented more than 150,000 alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, including attacks on civilians, critical infrastructure, torture and sexual violence. Kateryna Besedina has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.

Harry is one of seven claimants suing Associated Newspapers over allegations of voicemail interception – commonly known as phone-hacking – and other serious privacy breaches dating back 30 years

November 27th marks the birthday of iconic American guitarist and songwriter Jimi Hendrix. In his hometown of Seattle, the Museum of Pop Culture, inspired by his groundbreaking music, celebrated his enduring legacy with family members, former colleagues, and fans. Natasha Mozgovaya has the story.

The number of people killed in Sudan’s civil war is far higher than previously thought, according to new research, as aid agencies warn that conflict has created the world’s worst hunger crisis with millions on the brink of famine

Since Switzerland secured unfettered access to the EU's single market in 1999, its economy has expanded faster than those of Germany, Austria, France and Italy