The former Pakistani PM says he will dissolve two provincial assemblies to force early elections.

Experts say there is no reason to panic but the surge in China has created a sense of fear in many people.

The auction follows a heated exchange between the prime minister and a political rival in parliament.

The alleged drug lord is accused of running one of the world's biggest drug syndicates.

Seen as a symbol of Christmas in Australia, the beetles seem to have gone missing in recent years.

Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape.

The lifting of restrictions has been followed by nationwide outbreaks - and online anger.

China's figures say no-one died of Covid on Wednesday - but there is scepticism about the data.

Frenchman Charles Sobhraj, a serial killer portrayed in a hit BBC drama, will be released and deported.

As the Taliban shut universities and other education centres, Afghan women see their future crumble.

The Donki discount chain reverses its decision to replace Donpen, a penguin that wears a Santa hat.

The vandals scrawled "don't look now, but this is a death cave" at the site in South Australia.

The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country.

A Gambia parliamentary panel says the Indian firm linked to cough syrups deaths should be prosecuted.

The move further restricts women's access to education, after they were excluded from secondary schools.

China has been experiencing a surge in Covid cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.

Australia's first ambassador to China recounts a fascinating, high-stakes visit - and his unlikely place in it.

The siege ended with all militants killed, and all hostages freed, the defence minister said.

Subhadra's life changed after she asked her son's teacher for money to buy food for her children.

The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation.