The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.
Reporters Without Borders warns of 'press freedom crisis' in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.
Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body.
League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.
The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.