Hong Kong Hong Kong media tycoon arrested, newspaper raided Jimmy Lai accused of 'colluding with foreign powers' in most high-profile arrest yet under new security law.
Press Freedom Algeria jails journalist for three years over protest coverage Khaled Drareni, editor of Casbah Tribune website and reporter with TV5 Monde, sentenced to three years in prison.
Belarus Belarus: Lukashenko wins election marred by protests Preliminary results give Belarusian leader a sixth term, while rights group reports one protester killed, 200 detained.
Pakistan Bomb blast targets Pakistan anti-drug force, 6 killed At least six killed and 10 wounded in explosion targeting anti-drug force in the border town of Chaman.
Afghanistan Afghan talks to kick off as Kabul set to free Taliban prisoners The prisoners' fate has been a crucial hurdle in launching peace talks between Kabul and Taliban armed group.
Africa Mauritania's president appoints a new government Move comes after former ministers appeared in a controversial report on the financial dealings of ex-leader.