Khadija was told they were a burden. Now at 36 they are 'proudly autistic' and want to help others
During Autism Acceptance Month, advocates are calling for change as women from migrant backgrounds are more likely to receive delayed autism diagnosis, making treatment more difficult.
'Classic authoritarian': Modi government denies entry to 'overseas citizens'
As the biggest election in the world begins, academics and activists abroad have been barred from entering India after speaking out against Narendra Modi and policies of his government.
Thailand saw an opportunity when White Lotus producers were scouting Asia. Now they're planning to cash in
As fans eagerly wait for a new lot of guests to check into the White Lotus, a behind-the-scenes drama has been unfolding to secure the filming location of the Emmy-award winning show.
King Charles to resume public duties, but cancer fight not over
In a statement, Buckingham Palace says the King's doctors are "pleased with his progress", 12 weeks after it revealed the monarch's diagnosis.
Hamas releases video of two male hostages taken on October 7 from Israel
Hamas is reviewing Israel's latest ceasefire proposal as it releases video of two Israeli hostages.
Japanese town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists
A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists.
China says its relationship with the US is facing 'disruptions'
The US and China have ramped up diplomatic talks despite major differences on trade and issues in the Indo-Pacific.
Vanuatu is importing its own foreign workers as labourers move to Australia and NZ for higher pay
Pacific Island nations are looking abroad for workers, and taking control of labour mobility schemes at home, as they look to address labour shortages hitting employers. But experts say it's too early to say whether they're succeeding.
Woman sentenced to life in prison over 2022 Istanbul bombing that killed six
Ahlam Albashir had been previously identified as the person who planted the bomb in Istanbul's main shopping street packed with shoppers and tourists.
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
The Bucharest Tribunal has ruled the prosecutors' case file against online influencer Andrew Tate met the legal criteria, but did not set a date for the trial to begin.
Australian-born judge David Lambourne closer to deportation from Kiribati
An Australian judge is a step closer to being deported from Kiribati after the country's parliament voted in favour of his removal from the High Court.
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'Attack on human rights': Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with threats of up to 15 years in prison
Rights groups say it is a "serious blow to fundamental human rights" that Iraq passed new laws which sentence people who engage in same-sex relations to up to 15 years in prison.
Watch belonging to Titanic's richest passenger sells for record sum
A golden watch belonging to the Titanic's richest passenger and a violin bag belonging to the bandmaster have gone under the hammer in England.
Two Russian journalists on 'extremism' charges over alleged work for Navalny group
Two Russian journalists have been arrested and charged over accusations they worked for a group founded by late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Nicole Kidman becomes first Aussie to be celebrated for lifetime achievements by AFI
The Oscar winner and five-time Academy Award nominee joins previous recipients such as Meryl Streep, Julie Andrews, Al Pacino and George Clooney.
'There's going to be fire if I speak': Salah and Klopp engaged in touchline argument as Liverpool's season continues to unravel
Liverpool's season unravels further with a 2-2 draw at West Ham that further rules them out of the Premier League title race, while outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp and star winger Mohamed Salah engage in a heated touchline confrontation.