POLITICS

While a woman's freedom depends on her "obedience" to her husband in Saudi Arabia, the nation will lead a top United Nations (UN) women's rights group.

Online disinformation and hate speech are poisoning politics the world over, but in South Korea there have also been real-life acts of violence in a deeply polarised electorate before polls on Wednesday.

Turkey said it would impose trade restrictions on Israel starting Tuesday over the war in Gaza, covering a range of products including cement and steel and iron construction materials.

Delhi CM Kejriwal is facing an ED inquiry over alleged fund misuse in AAP's Goa campaign; ED is seeking Apple's aid for iPhone access.

As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.

Mary Trump criticises ex-President Donald Trump for promoting the 'God Bless the USA Bible' purchase.

Shamima Begum, who left the UK to join the ISIS, lost another appeal against the UK government's decision to strip her of her British citizenship.

Elon Musk warns US is "toast" if GOP doesn't win 2024 election, suggests 'red wave' imperative for survival.

Slovaks voted on Saturday in the first round of a tight presidential election pitting the Moscow-leaning ruling camp against a pro-Kyiv candidate amid deep divisions on the war in neighbouring Ukraine.

Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.

Donald Trump is up against a fast-approaching deadline to secure a half-billion dollar bond as he appeals his financial fraud case, facing possible bankruptcy or the seizure of his assets if he fails.

A scathing report by the spending watchdog shows Sunak's plan for asylum seekers to be housed across RAF sites and in a barge will cost £46 million extra.

A teacher has launched a case against her local primary school after she was sacked for refusing to treat an 8-year-old female student as a boy.

For years, female politicians have been criticised by the public for their wardrobe. The trend has continued.

China blasted critics of Hong Kong's new national security law on Wednesday, after Western powers and the United Nations said it would further curtail freedoms in the city.

Donald Trump's enduring legal battles persist, raising questions about his integrity amidst the approaching US elections.

Elon Musk has stepped forward to defend Donald Trump's "bloodbath" remark, criticising the media's handling of the situation.