Storm on track to slam island of Luzon, coastal towns forced to evacuate, authorities say

Formed in 2002, it has reduced death toll by 50%, saving 50 million lives over past two decades

Two neighbouring countries have opportunity to future-proof their threatened rivers, writes Medha Bisht

Main reformist party also calls for repeal of mandatory Islamic dress code

Three-member crew escape unhurt, investigation underway, authorities say

Moscow however rebukes West for campaign against Russians

New family code will give greater rights to non-biological parents

Expired doses estimated to be worth 280 million Swiss francs, Health Ministry says

This, just days after nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier arrives ahead of joint drills in Busan

Ukrainian President calls on Moscow’s forces to surrender rather than be killed

Recent operations show important logistical flaws, some say it could be weakest link in army

Search-and-rescue efforts continue to recover victims of Thursday’s incident

Moscow’s referenda ‘sham’, false pretext to annex parts of Ukraine by force, says US president