Crisis

How disease and mining have ravaged Brazil's Yanomami

Severe malnutrition and disease, particularly malaria, are decimating the Yanomami population in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, prompting the federal government to declare a public health emergency

A legacy marked by crisis and empathy: Jacinda Ardern’s time as PM as she announces shock resignation

A fresh-faced Jacinda Ardern was elected prime minister in 2017, and in a tumultuous first term faced New Zealand's worst terror attack, a deadly volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic

Explained: What’s driving Syria's economic crisis?

Apart from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine, the most important factor driving up global fuel prices in Syria is a recent slowdown in oil shipments from Iran, which has been Damascus' primary source of fuel

Hunger Pangs: How Russia's war in Ukraine is starving the world

An enduring global food crisis has become one of the farthest-reaching consequences of Russia’s war in Ukraine, contributing to widespread starvation, poverty and premature deaths. It is estimated that more than 345 million people are suffering from or at risk of acute food insecurity

What’s next for Ashok Gehlot, now ruled out as Congress president?

The rebellion in Rajasthan has not worked in favour of Ashok Gehlot. He is out of the race for Congress chief and finds himself distanced from the Gandhis. For now, the party is not mulling any action against him and he is likely to continue as Rajasthan chief minister

Explained: Why New Zealand’s anti-vax protesters have gathered outside Parliament

Around 2,000 protesters gathered at New Zealand’s Parliament grounds on Tuesday. The protest was much about lingering discontentment over the government's handling of the COVID-19 crisis as it was about current rules, including a requirement that people wear masks in stores

Germany faces gas supply 'crisis'; warns storage targets for winter at risk

The government said the decision to raise the level to 'alarm' follows the cuts to Russian deliveries made since 14 June and the continued high market price for gas

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets elder brother Nawaz in London, briefs him on Pakistan crisis

PML-N chief Shehbaz Sharif assumed the office of the prime minister on 11 April after Imran Khan was removed from office through a Parliament vote

Sri Lankan trade unions stage one day strike demanding immediate ouster of government

Unions from a number of sectors, including the state service, health, ports, electricity, education and postal joined the strike under the theme 'Bow to the people - government go home'

How the Taliban ban on girls' education can affect crucial aid for Afghanistan

Analysts say the ban is a blow to the Taliban's efforts to gain international recognition and raise aid to address Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis