Former UK minister's claim that former colonies should pay Britain draws anger

Suella Braverman wrote in a post on X that former colonies should pay the UK back for the "considerable investment which laid the foundations" for the countries.

Somali piracy suspects in India seek to plead guilty to hijacking ships

The men acknowledged they could face the maximum sentence but appealed to the court and the Indian government for leniency.

China's Xi offers deals on infrastructure, mining as he hosts Namibian leader

China and Namibia signed eight documents, including agreements on cooperation in green minerals and a framework agreement on economic partnership.