British general predicts catastrophic decision by Russian leader in event of more strategic gains by Kyiv's forces

July's 1.3% increase narrows this year's losses to 2.7% amid a challenging global economic environment

James Cowan meets Muhammad Omar's brother, the 'Conqueror of Kandahar' and minister who was former Guantanamo inmate in ground-breaking visit

Another 259 infections have been reported in the country's southern island province of Hainan