US writer Peter Hessler to leave China after losing teaching job

New Yorker writer says Chinese university where he teaches has not renewed his contract for the next academic year.

Oil tops $70 as US summer driving season kicks off

Despite COVID-related restrictions in parts of Asia, the market is buoyed by demand from the US and parts of Europe.

Global demand sends S Korea’s exports surging to a 32-year high

Outsized gains reinforce view that global commerce is recovering from the pandemic, driven by increased vaccinations.

Rohingya protest against living conditions on Bangladesh island

Police say 4,000 refugees demonstrated when senior UN officials arrived on Bhasan Char island to visit the settlement.

Tea garden workers in India’s Assam hit by second wave of COVID

More than 7,000 cases have been reported in the state’s large tea gardens since April, at least 53 people have died.

Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo plans to return home on June 17

Former Ivory Coast president to return home following his acquittal of crimes against humanity at the ICC.

Australia’s “biggest climate polluter” takes Greenpeace to court

Energy company AGL is accusing Greenpeace Australia Pacific of abusing copyright and trademark law in a campaign.

Migrants, refugees will face digital fortress in post-pandemic EU

Efforts to stop people entering the European Union illegally are being ramped up with experimental new digital barriers.

Australian writer says ‘tortured’ in Chinese prison

Yang Jun tells supporters he was mistreated while being held at a secret detention site following his arrest in 2019.

On the American right, Trumpism still rules

And it is down to the left to help the US shrug it off.

Texas: Democrat walkout blocks passage of voting restriction law

Critics say the law, like many recently passed across the US, would make it more difficult for some people to vote.

What we know about Israeli coalition that may oust Netanyahu

Far-right leader Naftali Bennett joins hands with centrist leader Lapid to form a coalition to unseat Netanyahu as PM.

Australia, New Zealand present united front on China

Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison hold face-to-face talks in New Zealand, play down policy differences on China.

Free flights, lotteries, cash: Hong Kong’s vaccine incentives

With residents resisting vaccines, the HK gov't is leaning on businesses to rescue its flailing vaccine drive.

In Malaysia, tire maker Goodyear accused of unpaid wages, threats

Foreign workers say the US company made wrongful salary deductions, excessive long hours & held onto workers' passports.

China allows families to have 3 children in major policy shift

The world's most populous nation relaxes family planning policy after census showed its population is rapidly ageing.

As COVID overwhelms India’s hospitals, housing societies step in

Residents' welfare associations in urban areas provide critical medical aid as country's healthcare system buckles.

Somaliland: Breakaway Somali region votes in parliamentary polls

More than one million register to cast their vote in parliamentary and local elections in the breakaway Somalia region.

US spied on Merkel, EU officials through Danish cables: Report

Danish broadcaster says US used a partnership with Danish intelligence to spy on top European officials.

Is politics getting in the way of India’s COVID response?

Infection rates are falling but the virus continues to tear through rural India.

In this confrontation with apartheid Israel, the Palestinians won

The unity which Palestinians demonstrated in the past few weeks marks the rise of a new national consciousness.

Nationalists make significant gains in Cyprus vote

The ruling conservatives emerge as winners but fail to get an absolute majority with voters turning to smaller parties.

Who is Naftali Bennett, Israel’s potential prime minister?

Former defence chief and Netanyahu ally officially parts ways with Likud leader, announces bid for succession.

Japan mulls cheer-free Olympics in new COVID fan rules: Report

Fans will need a vaccination or negative test to get into events and be told not to cheer, high-five or eat inside.

Despite crypto crackdown in China, traders still betting

The hard-to-trace transactions let traders make secretive bets, making it harder for the government to enforce bans.

As China cracks down on online education, it wrecks IPO prospects

Gov't says surge in online classes is putting immense pressure on kids and increasing gap between haves and have-nots.

ECOWAS suspends Mali over second coup in nine months

West African leaders condemn coup and call for a return to democracy, but stop short of imposing new sanctions.

Blazing a trail: UK’s first hijab-wearing firefighter

Uroosa Arshid is thought to be the UK’s first firefighter to wear a hijab.

North Korea accuses US of ‘double dealing’ over Seoul missiles

Comments are the first in response to the May 21 summit between the leaders of the United States and South Korea.

Dozens kidnapped from Islamic school in northern Nigeria

State government says about 200 children were in the school when gunmen on motorbikes attacked.

‘I smell it, taste it, feel its heaviness’: Life in Delhi’s dust

In claustrophobic northern India, generations have grown up with deadly air, and the dust is a normal part of life.

‘I hear the screams’: Tulsa race massacre remembered

Survivors of 1921 white mob massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and their descendants demand reparations and recognition.

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Who are the Taliban really? And how is it that they have so much power?

19 surgeries, 66 medals: India’s para-swimmer Niranjan Mukundan

Mukundan was born with an incomplete formation of the spinal cord. That did not stop him from winning.

The Tokyo Olympics must go ahead

COVID has raised the stakes of hosting the Games to unprecedented levels but we need the Olympics more than ever before.

UN rights chief urges independent probe into deaths in Colombia

The statement pointed to reports that 14 people have died since Friday amid huge anti-government protests in Cali.

Israel FM arrives in Egypt for Gaza ‘permanent ceasefire’ talks

In first Israeli FM visit to Egypt in 13 years, talks include reconstruction of the ravaged Palestinian enclave.

US: Deadly shooting in Florida’s Miami area, say police

Top Miami-Dade police official says at least 2 killed, 20 others wounded after gunmen fired into a crowd outside a club.

‘Wake up screaming’: Gaza’s children traumatised by Israeli war

Thousands of children in Gaza suffer from trauma after the 11-day Israeli onslaught on the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Voters head to polls in Cyprus parliamentary election

Ultra-nationalists look to exploit the anti-establishment mood over the 'golden passport' corruption scandal.

Sri Lanka launches probe after burning ship pollutes beaches

Colombo says it has started a criminal investigation after the ship swamped the country's coast with microplastics.

UK PM Johnson marries fiancee in surprise wedding ceremony

Boris Johnson wed Carrie Symonds in a small ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, his office says.

In Pictures: Tens of thousands protest Bolsonaro’s COVID moves

Demonstrators in Brazilian cities rally against President Bolsonaro's chaotic coronavirus response.

COVID-19: India promises 120 million vaccine doses for June

This marks a significant jump from the 79 million doses available in May as government tries to plug the jab shortage.

Morrison in New Zealand for talks amid differences on China

Australian prime minister arrives in New Zealand for face-to-face talks with Jacinda Ardern.

Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed drone launched by Houthis

Coalition says it destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels towards Saudi city Khamis Mushait.

Israel: End of the Benjamin Netanyahu era may be near

Reports say opposition leader Yair Lapid close to establishing a coalition that would end Netanyahu's 12-year reign.

Top Thai meat producer shuts factory over coronavirus outbreak

Southeast Asia’s second-biggest economy is battling a new wave of COVID infections.

France’s Macron threatens to pull troops out of Mali

French president says Paris will withdraw soldiers if Mali lurches towards what he called "radical Islamism" after coup.

Killing with impunity: Israel’s undercover units in Palestine

The killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces, particularly undercover commandos, is no accident, rights groups say.

Mali coup leader heads to Ghana for ECOWAS crisis talks

Newly appointed President Assimi Goita heads to Ghana's capital, Accra, for an emergency summit on latest coup in Mali.

Russia confirms $500m loan for Belarus as West toughens sanctions

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko hold second day of talks in Sochi as US imposes sanctions over plane diversion.

‘Patience is the key’: Samoa’s PM-elect hopeful before ruling

Court ruling due on Monday could help resolve political crisis that saw Fiame Naomi Mata’afa sworn in under a tent.

China successfully launches cargo resupply spacecraft

Tianzhou-2 is the second of 11 missions needed to complete China's first permanent space station.

Vietnam detects new hybrid of two COVID variants

Vietnam's health minister says new strain combines variants first identified in UK and India.

Brazil protesters denounce Bolsonaro over COVID crisis

Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing a Senate inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic.

Myanmar shadow government allies with rebels against military

Rebel Chin National Front signs agreement with the National Unity Government to 'demolish the dictatorship'.

Several killed as roadside bomb targets minibus in Afghanistan

The bus was bringing staff and students to Alberoni University in northern Kapisa province, the interior ministry says.

Suspended IPL to be completed in UAE later this year

Indian cricket board also asks ICC for more time to decide whether India can host Twenty20 World Cup amid pandemic.

Police reform in the US: A tale of two Minnesota cities

After police killed Black men in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, local officials approached reforms differently.

‘We’re not safe’: Darfur violence sparks new displacement crisis

Almost five times as many people have been newly displaced in 2021 in Sudan's strife-hit region compared with 2020.

Will Libya commander Haftar run in December’s election?

Renegade commander holding rallies and polishing his image ahead of polls, according to Libya observers.

What next for Mali after second coup within a year?

Colonel Assimi Goita, who has led two military coups in nine months, named country's interim president.

Students are doing the hard work – governments should, too

The pandemic has brought to the fore systemic deficiencies affecting children's education across the globe.

Indonesia releases seized Iranian tanker after four months

Iranian ship was seized because of the suspected illegal transfer of oil in Indonesian waters.

US drawing up Belarus sanctions after Ryanair plane diversion

White House calls for 'a credible international investigation' into the forced landing of a Ryanair plane in Minsk.

No water, no jobs: ISIL survivors struggle in northern Iraq

Battered by violence, Christians face a confluence of environmental and economic hardship in the Nineveh Plains.

Israel-Palestine: The double standard in American newsrooms

The firing of a journalist reveals how American newsrooms approach Israel-Palestine.

Has Modi’s projection of economic power been undone by pandemic?

Despite vaccine diplomacy and hopes it would rise to become a bulwark to China, India mishandled the crisis at home.

‘We are starving’: Little food for families fleeing DRC volcano

Supplies running low as hundreds of thousands of people flee Goma after warning Mt Nyiragongo volcano may erupt again.

Press freedom watchdog calls for release of Zimbabwean journalist

Detention of NYT freelancer Jeffrey Moyo shows 'Zimbabwe continues to violate the right to press freedom', says CPJ.

Man City v Chelsea: The Champions League final preview

Buoyed by a ruthless domestic performance, Man City take on previous winners Chelsea in the Champions League final.

‘No longer afraid’: Palestinians vow to fight Jerusalem evictions

At least 218 Palestinian households in East Jerusalem have cases against them, putting 970 people at risk of expulsion.

Philippines protests China’s ‘illegal’ South China Sea presence

Manila lodges diplomatic protest against the 'incessant and prolonged' presence of Chinese vessels near Thitu Islands.

Mali court appoints Assimi Goita as interim president

Constitutional court says Colonel Assimi Goita who led this week's military coup will head Mali's interim government.

Four more Colombian protesters killed as death toll rises

Three of Friday's deaths occurred in Cali, the nationwide epicentre of the month-long demonstrations.

Schools in Ethiopia’s Tigray region pillaged, occupied: HRW

Rights group says all warring sides implicated in attacking, looting and occupying of schools since conflict started.

Black gold blues: Climate wins signal sea change for Big Oil

Environmental defeats against ExxonMobil and Shell show energy giants could be forced to decarbonise more aggressively.

Iranians with rare disease dying under US sanctions

Iranian NGO files complaint against Swedish company for halting exports of life-saving medical dressings to Iran.

Chairman of Libya’s High Council of State talks elections, Turkey

Khalid al-Mishri says holding a successful vote and ridding the country of foreign fighters are key for Libya's future.

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of shooting as border tensions rise

Azeri soldier wounded in enclave of Nakhchivan following fire from Armenian forces along shared border, Baku says.

Syria’s al-Assad re-elected for fourth term with 95% of vote

Western powers dismissed the poll as 'neither free nor fair', while Syria's opposition called it a 'farce'.

Dominican court blocks fugitive Indian-born jeweller’s removal

Move throws up another hurdle to India's bid to have Mehul Choksi brought home and tried in its largest bank fraud case.

Good intentions, harmful representations: Misery porn 2.0

NGOs and parachute journalists exchanged traditional 'poverty porn' for something equally problematic.

Russian hack targeted USAID, human rights groups, Microsoft says

Tech giant says quarter of those targeted were involved in development, human rights and humanitarian work.

India’s lowest COVID spike in weeks, South Asia records 30m cases

India reports lowest daily rise since April 14 as total cases in region surpass 30 million, according to Reuters tally.

UK football fan sues UAE for alleged torture; false imprisonment

Ali Issa Ahmed says he was targeted for wearing a Qatar football jersey at a match in the United Arab Emirates in 2019.

What Abubakar Shekau’s reported death means for Nigeria security

If Boko Haram leader is indeed dead, some experts expect his fighters to join ISWAP in further blow to Nigerian army.

‘Terrorising a generation’: Israel arresting Palestinian children

Palestinians, legal experts, activists note worrying rise in number of minors being arrested during police crackdown.

Cryptopia: Bitcoin, blockchains and the internet

What are Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrencies and can they lead to a more equitable, decentralised finance system?

India, Pakistan should not change Kashmir status: UNGA president

UNGA president says the two nations should 'refrain' from taking steps that would alter the disputed territory's status.

Residents of India’s Lakshadweep islands resent gov’t’s new moves

Anger and fear in the islands whose administrator plans a slew of measures that threaten livelihood and ecology.

Hong Kong teacher records fastest Everest ascent by a woman

Tsang Yin-hung, who first made the summit in a 2017 expedition, reached the top in 25 hours and 50 minutes.

Germany recognises colonial-era massacres in Namibia as genocide

Germany will also ask forgiveness from Namibia for the 'immense suffering' caused during the massacres in 1904-1908.

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai faces new sentence over democracy protests

The media tycoon is already serving a 14-month sentence for participating in unauthorised assemblies.

Fake news alert: Taiwan fights disinformation as COVID surges

Researchers say China is behind much of the disinformation, which authorities worry will put lives at risk.

Indonesia jails banned group’s hardline leader for COVID breaches

Rizieq Shihab convicted over multiple breaches including daughter's wedding, which was attended by thousands.

US condemns violent security crackdown on Iraqi protesters

One demonstrator was shot dead and dozens injured during violence at a rally in Baghdad two days ago.

Hints to San Jose shooter’s motive emerge

An official motive still has not been determined, however, reports suggest Samuel Cassidy was a disgruntled employee.

Zinedine Zidane resigns as Real Madrid coach

The Frenchman's departure comes after the Spanish club failed to win a trophy for the first time in 11 seasons.

Man Utd’s Rashford racially abused after Europa League final

Forward says he faced 'at least 70 racial slurs' on social media after loss to Villarreal in Gdansk.

BJP supporters say ‘won’t forgive’ Modi for COVID ‘indifference’

India PM's handling of pandemic that has killed more than 300,000 people leads to disillusionment among his supporters.

Healing Black trauma necessitates universal health care

Discounting Medicare for all makes the US Congress complicit in Black child abuse.

Twitter ‘concerned’ about India staff safety after police visit

Firm worried about safety of workers days after police visited its offices to probe tagging of BJP posts as manipulated.

Macron recognises French ‘responsibility’ in Rwanda genocide

In a visit to Kigali, the French president says his country asks Rwanda for forgiveness over role in 1994 killings.

Is there no end to Rio de Janeiro’s cycle of violence?

A May 6 police operation in Rio's Jacarezinho favela resulted in the death of 28 people.

Mali: Ousted president, PM freed from military detention

Interim leaders were detained on Monday hours after two army officers lost posts in a cabinet reshuffle.

DR Congo: Volcano evacuation order sparks mass exodus in Goma

Authorities order evacuation as risk of new eruptions from Mount Nyiragongo looms, people flee the city.

Death in the Himalayas: Poverty, fear propel India’s COVID crisis

Many in remote villages shun tests for fear of testing positive and being forced to go to hospital far from home.

Pakistani FM: ‘Can the US afford to ignore Pakistan?’

Shah Mehmood Qureshi discusses his country’s role in promoting peace, security and stability in the region and beyond.

France’s Macron heads to Rwanda to reset relations

President's visit to Kigali aimed at moving on from decades of diplomatic friction over French role in 1994 genocide.

In Pictures: The world’s most neglected crises

The Norwegian Refugee Council unveiled its annual index of the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world.

Meet Nigeria’s child apprentices

On Nigeria’s Children’s Day, we profile children who are working to support themselves and their families.

‘Corona Devi’: Indian priests pray for mercy from COVID ‘goddess’

Two 'Corona Devi' idols set up in southern city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu as country battles a new infection surge.

‘Black Day’: Indian farmers mark six months of farm law protests

Thousands of farmers continue to camp at highways leading to New Delhi as deadlock with Modi's government continues.

China says ‘politicising’ COVID origins impedes investigation

Chinese embassy in US decries fixation on 'political manipulation' after Biden orders intelligence review of origins.

Millions in Australia plunged into snap COVID-19 lockdown

Nearly 7 million people in state of Victoria will have to stay at home for a week in bid to tackle new cluster of cases.

Is Black Lives Matter changing the US conversation on Palestine?

Black-Palestinian ties are becoming more unified through shared struggle against state violence.

Indian Muslim jailed for trying to visit Dalit rape victim family

Student activist accused of ‘conspiracy to cause caste-based violence' but family and lawyer say he is a 'scapegoat'.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar author Eric Carle dies, aged 91

Carle described the children's classic, which sold more than 50 million copies around the world, as a 'book of hope'.

Australian spy novelist Yang Hengjun faces China espionage trial

The 56-year-old was detained in early 2019 in Guangzhou and is one of a number of foreigners facing charges of espionage

Biden urges ceasefire, end to ‘large-scale abuses’ in Tigray

US president calls for humanitarian access to Ethiopia's war-torn region, withdrawal of Eritrean and Amhara forces.

Ivan Duque least popular Colombian president on record: Poll

Pressure has increased on Duque amid widespread anti-government protests in recent weeks.

Deadly Games: Algeria and Tunisia’s ultra football fans

A powerful look at football passion in Tunisia and Algeria and the tragic consequences when it boils over into violence.

Europa League: Man Utd’s time or first-time lucky for Villarreal?

Spain's Villarreal take on England's Manchester United in the final of the Europa League.

Italy’s Roma forced eviction crisis demands EU action

For Roma, Italy's so-called 'Nomad Emergency' never really ended, it just became invisible.

Blinken arrives in Egypt to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Top US diplomat's visit to Cairo comes after holding separate meetings with Palestinian and Israeli leaders.

US preparing for a spike in summer domestic air travel

Bookings are up and most airlines say the pace of recovery for leisure travel was increasing.

Why India’s doctors are furious over yoga guru Ramdev’s remarks

Uproar over Baba Ramdev saying 'allopathy is a stupid and bankrupt science' as doctors demand action against the guru.

Pakistani journalist assaulted in latest press freedom attack

Asad Ali Toor was beaten after three armed men broke into his apartment and questioned him on his sources of ‘funding’.

Syrians vote in election set to extend al-Assad’s grip on power

President expected to win fourth term against two rivals in a vote decried by the opposition, Western nations as a sham.

Why is Nepal facing a political crisis again?

Key questions answered as president dissolves parliament and calls a snap poll amid a worsening COVID-19 outbreak.

WhatsApp sues Indian gov’t on privacy concerns: Report

The case asks the Delhi High Court to declare one of the new rules is a violation of privacy rights, Reuters reported.

Ethiopia’s Tigray at ‘serious risk’ of famine, warns UN official

Mark Lowcock, in reported briefing to Security Council, calls for scaling up of assistance in next two months.

US: Why are immigrant women having needless medical procedures?

We discuss a new Fault Lines investigation about medical abuse claims at an immigrant detention facility.

Israel’s divide, rule and erase strategy is failing

The past few weeks have showed that Palestinians across Palestine and beyond struggle and resist as one people.

Myanmar cardinal calls for end to violence after church attack

Appeal from Charles Maung Bo came after four people sheltering in a church were killed in fighting in country's east.

In a blow to US miners, Biden wants to import metals for EVs

Aims to build domestic battery manufacturing, cut down reliance on China and avoid a face off with environmentalists.

Cyclone Yaas, ‘very severe storm’, makes landfall on Indian coast

Heavy rains and winds lash eastern India as COVID-stricken country's second cyclone in as many weeks makes landfall.

COVID strain first detected in India found in 53 territories: WHO

WHO also receives information the B.1.617 variant has been found in seven other territories, UN agency's update shows.

China’s latest crackdown on crypto caused by climate concerns

Spike in power use from server farms servicing Bitcoin led to illicit coal mining, endangering lives and climate goals.

Aussie rules: Melbourne fans to get tested amid COVID scare

Melbourne Cricket Ground latest on growing list of venues where people could have been exposed to the coronavirus.

Asia, Americas look to the skies for ‘Super Flower Blood Moon’

Phenomenon occurs when a total lunar eclipse coincides with the moon being at its closest point to Earth.

New York prosecutors investigating Trump form grand jury: reports

The Washington Post says the move suggests Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance may have found evidence of a crime.

Why are more Indonesian women getting involved in bomb attacks?

Women have played a more prominent role in hardline attacks in Indonesia, and analysts say it reflects ISIL's influence.

Is Denmark abandoning Syrian refugees?

Hundreds of people losing temporary protection face choice between returning to Syria or being held in Danish detention.

Yemen: Mysterious airbase gets built on Mayun island

Yemeni government says UAE behind the base constructed on the strategically important volcanic island.

In Pictures: Gaza fishermen back on the water after ceasefire

Israeli forces allowed a limited number of vessels to return to sea following a ceasefire in the recent conflict.

A short dictionary of liberal language on policing

Terms like 'the system is flawed' dismiss Black pain in order to legitimise the institutions that cause it.

The Afghan fathers braving beatings to reach family in Croatia

In northwest Bosnia, stranded Afghan fathers are desperate to reunite with their families over the border in Croatia.

In 2020, more people displaced by extreme climate than conflict

A record 55 million people were forced to move within their countries in 2020 due to extreme weather events.

Now that the guns are silent, minds turn to reconstruction

It is high time to break Gaza's endless cycle of destruction and reconstruction.

Australia to close Afghanistan embassy over security fears

Morrison says embassy to shut this week because of the 'increasingly uncertain security environment'.

Hong Kong could soon throw away millions of unused vaccine doses

Official says Hong Kongers 'only have a three-month window' before the first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines expires.

UN offers help as Samoa rivals both claim leadership

UN calls for dialogue after incumbent leader refuses to cede power despite election loss.

Thousands evacuated in India as strong Cyclone Yaas inches closer

Yaas, set to turn into 'very severe cyclonic storm', expected to make landfall on Wednesday in Odisha and West Bengal.

Turkey removes another Central Bank deputy governor

The move comes two months after the president fired the central bank governor and a deputy governor, spooking markets.

Blinken’s Middle East visit: ‘What can he offer?’

US state department says Antony Blinken aims to cement Israel-Hamas ceasefire, but experts question long-term strategy.

‘We will not give up’: Palestinians in Gaza rebuild from scratch

Many of the commercial, innovative sites targeted by Israeli forces were invaluable resources for the blockaded enclave.

US warns against travel to Japan as country grapples COVID surge

US says coronavirus surge makes it risky for citizens to travel to Japan, just two months ahead of Tokyo Olympics.

US Treasury: G7 might back a 15 percent-plus global minimum tax

It's a move toward a long-sought comprehensive deal on how to tax the largest multinationals and digital services firms.

India reports lowest rise in daily COVID cases since April 14

India reports 196,427 new cases in the last 24 hours while deaths from COVID-19 rise by 3,511.

Singapore beats Q1 growth expectations but faces uneven recovery

Gov't maintained its GDP forecast for the year but warned of a larger-than-usual degree of uncertainty on back of COVID.

India couple rent plane for midair wedding to escape COVID curbs

Couple charter passenger jet to stage midair wedding that violated COVID-19 restrictions by taking more than 160 guests.

India police visit Twitter offices after BJP tweet flagged

Twitter India managing director served notice after social media giant tags BJP spokesman's post as 'manipulated media'.

Myanmar detains American journalist for local news magazine

Frontier managing editor Danny Fenster was picked up at the airport in Yangon as he was preparing to fly to Malaysia.

COVID curbs reimposed in Melbourne after five cases discovered

Authorities in Australia's second-biggest city are scrambling to identify source of new infections.

Biden discusses Gaza ceasefire with Egypt’s President el-Sisi

Phone call between US president and Egyptian counterpart comes as Secretary of State Blinken is heading to region.

Rare protests in Oman over jobs draw massive police response

Videos posted to social media showed Omanis fleeing riot police and others being arrested during economic protests.

Japan opens mass vaccination sites for elderly ahead of Olympics

Centres in Tokyo, Osaka and other cities will vaccinate thousands of elderly people every day.

What’s left of Gaza’s fragile health system?

Medical infrastructure faces complete collapse after Israeli bombardment.

Root causes of Israel-Palestine conflict must be addressed: UNRWA

Philippe Lazzarini said situation in Gaza getting worse because the very basis of the conflict has not been addressed.

Photos: Death and despair as African migrants arrive in Spain

More than 8,000 people climbed around border fences and swam from Morocco to the Spanish territory.

Vaccine tourism: Read the fine print, warn travel agents

Social media in India and Thailand are filled with ads where package tours to the US and Russia come with COVID jabs.

In Pictures: Cleaning up a Gaza massacre

Volunteers clear rubble in a campaign to 'bring back life to streets that have witnessed so much destruction'.

The US cannabis industry’s one big problem: Too much cash

Most banks refuse to service the industry because of federal rules, leaving marijuana sellers to deal with bags of cash.

Tech giants must pay their fair share of tax to help tackle COVID

G20 countries may be losing as much as $32bn annually in taxes from just five of the world’s largest tech companies.

Comorbidities and COVID: A much higher risk of death

Dr Khan examines the underlying health conditions that cause severe illness in COVID patients.

Invest in nurses to fight the pandemic, rebuild shattered health

The world may face a severe shortage of nurses in the aftermath of the pandemic if it does not take action.

As US pulls back in MENA, China, Russia may step in: General

US Central Command Chief Frank McKenzie expresses concern over regional allies seeking support from China and Russia.

Aung San Suu Kyi in first public appearance since February arrest

Deposed leader appeared in court in the Myanmar capital and seemed in good health, her lawyer said.

Myanmar diaspora in US rally, raise funds in battle against coup

Protesters demand firmer action against military leaders' February power grab and recognition of civilian government.

14 killed in Guinea-Bissau road accident

Speeding transport truck lost control and crashed into homes, killing 13 villagers and the driver.

Rising prices of solar modules could disrupt the sector

After dropping for a decade, solar module prices rose 18 percent in the past year as raw material prices went up.

World reacts to Belarus plane ‘hijacking’, arrest of journalist

Fierce outcry as Belarus forces a passenger plane carrying a wanted journalist to divert and land in its capital.

India crosses 300,000 COVID deaths; vaccine drive hit by shortage

Total number of virus-related deaths climbs to 303,720, the third-highest toll in world after the US and Brazil.

China crackdown forces crypto mining operators to end operations

After Friday's crackdown, several firms said they are looking to move their business overseas, especially North America.

Now Cyclone Yaas looms for India, week after deadly storm in west

Moving northwards in Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Yaas is likely to hit eastern states of West Bengal and Odisha on Wednesday.

Coup claim as Samoa’s elected leader locked out of parliament

Police bar Samoa's prime minister-elect from entering parliament as incumbent leader refuses to cede power.

Osaka buckles under strain of Japan’s fourth COVID-19 wave

Doctors in region join calls for Olympics cancellation as hospitals struggle to treat those sick with coronavirus.

US imposes Ethiopia, Eritrea restrictions over Tigray crisis

Announcing move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says no 'meaningful steps' have been taken to end hostilities.

Qatar reiterates support for Libya’s UN-backed political process

Qatar's foreign minister says Gulf state backs efforts to end instability and 'foreign interference' in Libya.

Football: Liverpool, Chelsea qualify for Champions League

Mane scores brace for Liverpool while Chelsea finish in top-four despite loss at Aston Villa.

Is it safe for the EU to ease COVID restrictions for tourism?

The EU has agreed to reopen the bloc to vaccinated travellers despite new virus strains causing concern.

Brazilian president leads motorcade of thousands of supporters

Jair Bolsonaro remains defiant in the face of mounting pressure to account for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Belarus arrests opposition figure after flight diverted

Exiled opposition activist Roman Protasevich detained after his flight from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Minsk.

‘Disaster’: PM Johnson’s former adviser blasts UK’s COVID plan

Cummings has recently been involved in a war of words with Downing Street.

US committed to ‘giving Israel means to defend itself’: Blinken

US secretary of state's comments follow pressure and criticism from progressive lawmakers over arms deals with Israel.

Italian cable car crash kills several, injures two children

A cable car linking Italy's Lake Maggiore with a nearby mountain in the Alps plunged to the ground.

How football offers solace for Hazara women battling trauma, fear

As the Hazara community deals with discrimination and violence, the sport became a game-changer for young women.

India’s Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar arrested in murder case

Kumar, who won medals for India in 2012, 2016, was on the run since he was named in the murder of a fellow wrestler.

India: New Delhi to relax lockdown as COVID cases decline

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says the capital will ease coronavirus restrictions on May 31 if cases continue to drop.

DR Congo: Goma ‘spared’ as lava from volcano halts outside city

Region's military governor says the lava flow stopped on the outskirts of the eastern city as thousands evacuated Goma.

The story of morna: Cape Verde’s music of displacement and return

How music shaped by slavery, epidemics and migration travelled the world, narrating stories of suffering and resistance.

Bangladeshi journalist arrested for COVID reporting granted bail

Rozina Islam's arrest for unearthing official corruption in the government's COVID response caused an outcry.

In Pictures: Thousands flee as DR Congo volcano erupts

Lava from a volcano erupting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is flowing south towards the city of Goma.

In Pictures: Palestinian solidarity rallies around the world

Large demonstrations around the world in support of Palestine.

Backed by Israeli police, Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound

The incident comes as a fragile truce holds in the Gaza Strip, days after the end of a 11-day Israeli bombing campaign.

Pfizer, AstraZeneca effective against virus strain found in India

A new study says both the vaccines are highly effective against the B1617.2 strain first identified in India.

The hardline Israelis stoking violence in East Jerusalem

Far-right Israelis marched in the Old City during Ramadan chanting 'death to Arabs' last month.

Will Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau finally keep his word?

A few years ago Trudeau called for healing Palestinian children. Today, he appears to have forgotten his own words.

Vietnam holds parliament election amid new COVID outbreak

Fewer independent candidates than before are standing in this year's vote for the 500-seat National Assembly.

Samoa crisis deepens as head of state suspends parliament

Surprise order comes days before parliament was set to confirm Samoa's first change of government in nearly 40 years.

Extreme cold weather hits China ultramarathon, kills 21 runners

The deaths came after 'abrupt, extreme weather' hit runners taking part in a 100-kilometre race in China's Gansu.

China’s Mars rover takes first drive on surface of the red planet

Zhurong, China’s first Mars rover, has left its landing capsule and is now exploring the red planet's surface.

Migrant children in US: The ‘cards are stacked against’ them

Children travelling alone in search of protection are allowed into the US, but face a host of hurdles once they arrive.

COVID: ‘Black fungus’ adds to India’s woes, 4,194 deaths reported

States ordered emergency measures to counter a surge in the rare infection among coronavirus patients.

Why China’s exploitation of Uighurs implicates Western brands

Beijing's internment of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang has Western companies scrambling to unwind supply chains.

US top diplomat Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank next week

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit comes after ceasefire was reached to end deadly Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip.

Aung San Suu Kyi will appear in court within days, military says

Deposed leader is healthy at home and will appear in court soon, Myanmar's military leader General Min Aung Hlaing says.

Palestinian solidarity protests held around the world

Demonstrations took place in London, Melbourne and Paris while more are scheduled in other big cities.

Incite and inflame: Israel’s manipulation of the media

The Listening Post breaks down Israel’s media strategy of distraction, disinformation and diversion.

Spain’s Li Liga: Atletico, Real Madrid head into tense final day

Atletico can be crowned league winners with a final-day win but Real also in contention.

Ethiopia awards telecom licence to Safaricom-led consortium

The consortium, which includes Vodafone and Vodacom, paid $850m for the licence, officials say.

Return of Iraqis seen by US as easing threat from Syria camp

Many countries refuse to repatriate their citizens who came to join ISIL's 'caliphate'.

Hundreds arrested as Algeria cracks down on protest movement

Crackdown intensifies on pro-democracy Hirak movement by authorities.

Greek firefighters battle forest blaze for third day

Emergency service says the main front of the blaze under control as weather conditions improve.

The great Republican divide can be healed

Republicans could do worse than look to Boris Johnson's Conservative Party to model a way forward.

Gaza attacks: Fear, finality, and farewells as bombs rained down

Many terrified Gaza civilians said their final goodbyes to family during the 11-day Israeli onslaught.

UN envoy: Libya mercenaries a threat to entire North Africa

UN says at least 20,000 foreign fighters are in Libya, including Syrians, Russians, Sudanese, and Chadians.

Riyad al-Maliki: Is the Palestinian Authority still relevant?

Palestine's foreign minister discusses whether Palestinian officials are driving or driven by the people's resistance.

Nigeria’s army chief, 10 others killed in plane crash

The incident occurred as the plane was landing at Kaduna airport 'due to inclement weather', the army says.

Biden meets Moon, appoints new US envoy for North Korea

Joe Biden and Moon Jae-in express 'deep concern' about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme at White House talks.

Bonus edition: Silencing Palestinians, Nomzamo Mbatha, Clubhouse

Best of the week and behind the scenes.

Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November

Presidency says neither caretaker PM nor opposition leader were able to demonstrate a majority to form a new government.

Taiwan holds out hope for seat at World Health Assembly meeting

Five years after its exclusion, self-ruled island claimed by China still hopeful it will be able to attend as observer.

Biden: US will aid Palestinians in Gaza after bombings

His remarks came during a joint news conference with the South Korean president following a White House meeting.

Despite Gaza bloodshed, few see Abraham Accords derailing

Gaza violence has cast the Abraham Accords in a poor light, but many see Israel-UAE relations staying on track.

Elbit protest: Pro-Palestine activists ‘shut down’ drone factory

UK demonstration at subsidiary of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems enters third day as two are arrested.

The devastating human, economic costs of Crimea’s annexation

People in the peninsula say they are subject to poor social services, dirty water and spiralling prices.

The AU’s words of solidarity for Palestine are no longer enough

It’s time for the AU to return to its anti-colonial roots, and adopt substantial measures against Israel.

1,621 gov’t staff on poll duty die of COVID in India state: Union

Uttar Pradesh Primary Teachers Association says government workers were forced to work in polls amid a raging pandemic.

Bangladesh puts Rohingya camps under lockdown after COVID spike

Crowded camps that are home to hundreds of thousands of refugees placed under lockdown after alarming spread of virus.

Iran denounces Canada ruling plane downed an ‘act of terrorism’

Iran says court verdict a part of 'politicised' moves by the Canadian government against the Islamic republic.

COVID-19 death tolls likely a ‘significant undercount’: WHO

Number of people who died from direct, indirect effects of pandemic may be up to 3 times higher than reported.

Elon Musk calls for ‘more communication’ between Russia, US

Tesla CEO also says electric vehicle manufacturer is close to establishing a presence in Russia.

Tarun Tejpal, ex-editor of top India magazine, acquitted of rape

The 58-year-old founder and former Tehelka magazine editor was accused of raping colleague in lift of a hotel in 2013.

Israel, social media groups cooperating against Palestinians: NGO

The allegations from 7amleh come amid widespread online censoring of Sheikh Jarrah protests.

Cities are at the front lines of climate and migration

Mayors must get a seat at the climate policy-making table.

In Pictures: Celebrations across Gaza after 11 days of bombing

Thousands of Palestinians take to the streets after ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect.

Mapping Gaza: Schools, hospitals, refugee camps and more

Al Jazeera takes you on a tour of key locations across the densely populated Gaza Strip.

Man arrested in India for Facebook appeal to hoist Palestine flag

Muslim man held in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district for asking people to put Palestinian flag on houses and vehicles.

Money Bots: The truth behind high-frequency trading

High-frequency trading by AI at lightning speed shows how warring ‘bots’ have raised the risks of the money markets.

‘We don’t sleep’: Sheikh Jarrah Palestinians decry harassment

Palestinians living in flashpoint neighbourhood have been placed 'under siege' by Israeli authorities, residents say.

Jubilation in Gaza as ceasefire takes effect: Live

Palestinians pour onto streets as Israel and Hamas agree to Egyptian-brokered ceasefire to halt 11-day conflict.

India sees 259,551 new COVID cases, ‘black fungus’ adds to woes

Deaths rise by 4,209 as rising cases of mucormycosis, a rare fungal disease, further complicate the crisis.

As COVID wave rages in Nepal, hospitals run out of beds, oxygen

Nepal registers record numbers of infections and deaths as a second wave sweeps the Himalayan nation of 30 million.

Arctic nations agree to fight global warming despite tensions

Latest data shows the Arctic is warming three times faster than anywhere else on the planet, putting summer ice at risk.

Indonesia’s submarine sinking highlights military’s shortfalls

The archipelago's armed forces began a modernisation programme in 2007 but face increasing maritime challenges.

World reaction to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza

Ceasefire welcomed as UN chief calls for real efforts to address root causes of the conflict and achieve reconciliation.

Polish law on judges violates EU treaty, says ECJ adviser

Opinion by top lawyer marks latest clash between 27-member bloc and Poland's ruling nationalist coalition.

India battles rash of ‘black fungus’ cases hitting COVID patients

Mucormycosis, a rare fungal disease, usually infects people whose immune system has been compromised.

Are attitudes towards Palestine shifting in the US?

President Joe Biden faces calls from within his party to do more to end the current Palestinian-Israeli crisis.

Many deaths in India’s Goa as gov’t fails to ensure oxygen supply

Between May 11 and May 16, dropping oxygen levels at Goa’s largest hospital killed 75 COVID-19 patients.

Number of IDPs in the world reaches record high of 55m

Storms, conflicts and violence forced 40.5 million people to become newly displaced within their countries in 2020.

Qatar cabinet approves draft law on Shura Council elections

Draft law for partial election to the 45-member top advisory council outlines rules under which vote will take place.

Guatemala prison: Several inmates beheaded in gang violence

Hundreds of police have been deployed to restore order at the Cantel Prison, where at least seven inmates were killed.

The billion-dollar UAE-Israel gas deal will go forward

The ongoing bombing of Gaza is unlikely to deter the UAE from investing big in its new ally's gas fields.

World’s largest iceberg forms in Antarctica

The iceberg measures about 4,320sq km - slightly bigger than the Spanish island of Mallorca.

COVID causes orphan crisis in India; experts fear neglect, abuse

Thousands of children lose one or both parents in India while prospect of a surge of abandoned minors worries many.

Hopes fading for 38 missing in India after cyclone sinks barge

Navy ships work through the night to recover 37 bodies on board barge that sank off Mumbai, but 38 more still missing.

‘Used to seeing deaths’: A day with India’s COVID body collectors

Al Jazeera spends a day with workers who take bodies of victims of virus from Delhi hospitals or homes for final rites.

China furious after US warship sails close to disputed Paracels

Beijing accuses US of entering sovereign waters around islands also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan without permission.

Gaza: Israeli air raid kills disabled man, pregnant wife, child

Eyad Salha, his wife Amani, and their daughter Nagham were getting ready to eat lunch when a missile struck their home.

The child victims of the UK’s EncroChat house raids

When police swooped on homes around the UK last year after hacking the mobile app, children were the collateral damage.

Will policing in the US ever change?

The Stream meets a renowned policing expert to ask how law enforcement could evolve.

Death, destruction in Gaza as Israel defies truce call – Live

Israel continues to bomb Gaza, killing at least one Palestinian as Benjamin Netanyahu defies calls for a ceasefire.

India sees 3,874 COVID deaths as data suggests runaway infections

India reports 276,110 new cases as nearly two-thirds of people tested show exposure to virus, a private laboratory says.

China rover sends back first images from surface of Mars

The Zhurong is expected to spend about three months on the planet to study its surface soil and atmosphere.

Taiwan firms’ work from home scepticism adds to COVID challenge

Spike in cases has put the spotlight on work culture that demands long hours and being present at the office.

US, Russia acknowledge ‘serious differences’ but stress dialogue

Antony Blinken and Sergey Lavrov strike optimistic note at first face-to-face meeting since Joe Biden became president.

‘Letters of truth’ from South to N Korea strain Moon’s diplomacy

Seoul has made sending leaflets across the border an offence but North Korean defectors say the law will not stop them.

Colombia mass demonstrations ‘reflect a deep national crisis’

Protesters take to the streets for fourth week demanding government action on poverty, police violence, and more.

US says UNSC statement won’t calm Israel-Palestine violence

US envoy to the UN reportedly made the comment during panel's fourth emergency meeting on the escalation.

Israeli air raid kills Palestinian journalist in his Gaza house

Colleagues condemn killing of Yousef Abu Hussein, whose home in Gaza's Sheikh Radwan area was struck by Israeli missile.

Indian navy recovers 22 bodies from barge sunk by Cyclone Tauktae

Navy ships recover 22 bodies of people on board barge that sank off Mumbai as search continues for 55 more missing people.

Google employees urge firm to support Palestinians: Report

A Jewish employee group calls on the company's CEO to condemn harm done by the Israeli military to Palestinians.

YouTube adds age restriction to Al Jazeera Arabic live stream

Move comes amid alleged wider attempt by social media platforms to restrict coverage of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Is Clubhouse a free speech haven?

Governments keep close watch on platform offering space for candid conversations on politics and social issues.

Pro-Palestinian protesters boo Biden during Michigan visit

Advocates and legislators have called on Biden to take a harder line against Israel amid deadly Gaza escalation.

Mosque razed in BJP-ruled Indian state, Muslim body to move court

Residents in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district accuse local administration of demolishing a 100-year-old mosque.

China’s climate goal: overhauling its electricity grid

To meet its carbon goals, one major step that China needs to undertake is to upgrade its grid, the world's largest.

US-Russia showdown looms as top diplomats meet in Iceland

Blinken and Lavrov to meet in Iceland while Washington's ties with Moscow are under pressure over myriad issues.

Lebanon’s FM asks to quit after ISIL comments anger Gulf states

Charbel Wehbe's remarks that appeared to blame Gulf states for the rise of ISIL caused a diplomatic firestorm.

Taiwan tightens curbs, expects arrival of more COVID vaccines

The island is battling its worst outbreak of the disease since December 2019 and is rushing to accelerate vaccinations.

Your wait for a new car may get longer as the chip crisis worsens

Chip shortages are rippling through sector after sector, delaying shipments of cars, game consoles and refrigerators.

Pogba, Diallo hold up Palestine flag at Manchester United match

Teammates' public display of support for Palestine came as Israel continued its intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

China bans finance firms from servicing crypto transactions

China's latest attempt to clamp down on a burgeoning digital trading market has sent crypto prices hurtling down.

New York state investigation into Trump Organization now criminal

US state investigating whether the company falsely reported property values to secure loans and obtain benefits.

Months before the coup, Myanmar army ordered intercept spyware

The technology gives the army the power to listen in on calls, view text messages & emails and track user location.

India reports record one-day COVID deaths as Modi’s rating falls

India sees 4,529 deaths in last 24 hours as Narendra Modi's approval ratings fall to a new low, according to a survey.

Ceasefire elusive as Israel continues to pound Gaza – Live

Israel bombs residential buildings, killing four Palestinians as diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire remain stalled.

The 17-year-old exposing rape culture in Malaysian schools

Ain's TikTok video revealed a teacher’s sick joke, sparking an outcry over violence faced by women and girls.

Punjab gasps as India’s Modi refuses to seek oxygen from Pakistan

Repeated requests by Punjab leaders to import life-saving gas from 'enemy nation' go unheeded by federal government.

China says US threatens peace as warship crosses Taiwan Strait

USS Curtis Wilbur sailed through Strait on Tuesday in what the US described as a 'routine' transit.

Galapagos Islands iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea

Ecuador's environment ministry says the collapse was the result of natural erosion.

Macron hosts Africa summit on post-COVID-19 economic recovery

With financial institutions and two dozen leaders attending, the meeting aims to provide assistance for Africa.

Malaysia police kill suspected Abu Sayyaf fighters during raid

Five suspected members of Abu Sayyaf killed in attack on Malaysian portion of Borneo island, official says.

Rozina Islam: Bangladesh arrests journalist for COVID reporting

Rozina Islam has been accused of stealing documents after she unearthed corruption in health ministry during COVID-19.

Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu’s war on Palestine

Israeli leader's popularity will undoubtedly rise among citizens as a result of the escalation with Gaza, analysts say.

To achieve net-zero by 2050, scrap fossil fuel projects: IEA

All future fossil fuel projects must be scrapped if the world is to reach net-zero carbon emissions, the body said.

Why India’s Hindu nationalists are backing Israel on Gaza bombing

As Israel faces criticism for its bombing of Gaza, it has received support from India's Hindu nationalists.

COVID sick in India ‘go under trees to raise oxygen levels’

With no doctor or health facility in Mewla Gopalgarh in Uttar Pradesh state, villagers practise alternative medicine.

‘No food for days’: Starvation stalks Tigray as war drags on

Food insecurity in conflict-hit Ethiopian region remains dire, with increasing reports of people dying of hunger.

Anger in India over arrests for posters asking Modi about vaccine

At least two dozen arrested after posters criticising the Indian prime minister over vaccine shortage emerged in Delhi.

UAE struggles with new rule to get women on company boards

There is a cultural mindset discourages women from jobs that keep them at work late and have them work with men.

Tokyo doctors call for Olympics to be cancelled over COVID surge

Doctors say hospitals in the Japanese capital are already overwhelmed and 'have almost no spare capacity'.

Hong Kong closes Taiwan office amid rise in diplomatic tensions

Suspension of operations comes amid tension over Hong Kong's National Security Law, exiles moving to self-ruled island.

As Brazil runs out of water, world could lose out on coffee

Severe drought has farmers worried they will not have enough water to get through the dry season.

‘I don’t feel even 1 percent safe’: An Indian COVID vaccine nurse

A Punjabi nurse who is suffering from long COVID describes what it is like working in a vaccine clinic.

The utter failure of the Abraham Accords

The Israeli aggression against Palestinians demonstrates that the normalisation deals had nothing to do with peace.

21 dead, many missing as Cyclone Tauktae batters COVID-hit India

At least 21 dead and 96 missing after monster cyclone slams into western India, compounding misery amid COVID pandemic.

Tencent Music acknowledges facing higher regulatory scrutiny

Tencent Music was told by Chinese regulators to pay a fine, give up exclusive music rights and sell some music assets.

Japan’s economy shrank more than expected on surging virus

Decline was on the back of a hit in private consumption as a state of emergency to curb the virus kept people at home.

India’s COVID cases cross 25 million, deaths rise by record 4,329

India becomes the second nation after the US to pass the grim milestone of more than 25 million recorded infections.

‘A humanitarian disaster in the making’ in Myanmar’s Chin State

Men in embattled town of Mindat flee to the hills as military steps up crackdown on resistance to February 1 coup.

Could blocking the sun save the planet?

Scientists say potential risks and benefits of solar geoengineering warrant further study.

Australia PM sticks with border closure despite business pressure

Scott Morrison says pandemic worse than last year and insists country's borders will only reopen when safe.

Biden continues Gaza ceasefire push, Israel shells Lebanon: Live

US president speaks to Israel's Netanyahu for third time since violence erupted on May 10.

India sacks Kashmir employees for threatening ‘security of state’

Three workers dismissed from services after government implements new laws aimed at stemming 'anti-India' sentiment.

Saudi Arabia eases travel ban for vaccinated citizens

Kingdom has vaccinated close to 11.5 million residents with at least one jab of COVID-19 vaccines.

UK embarks on major reopening despite fears over COVID variant

People can now meet indoors in England, Scotland and Wales, but caution urged as a variant first found in India spreads.

Mapping Palestinian solidarity protests around the world

Tens of thousands of people from nearly 100 cities have participated in protests in solidarity with Palestinians.

Israel-Palestine: US blocks UN statement for third time in a week

Washington has reportedly blocked UNSC statements that condemned Israel's military response and called for a ceasefire.

Qatari, Egyptian, Saudi FMs discuss Gaza crisis with top US envoy

US Secretary of State Blinken had separate phone calls with foreign ministers of the three Middle East countries.

In Pictures: Funerals and destruction as Israeli attacks continue

Gaza health ministry says 16 women and 10 children among those killed on Sunday with more than 50 people wounded.

Indian state braces for Tauktae, ‘most severe’ cyclone in decades

Powerful cyclone roaring in Arabian Sea moves towards Gujarat as authorities evacuate hundreds of thousands of people.

‘Huge loss’: Experienced Gaza doctors killed in Israeli attacks

Bombings killed at least two Gaza doctors, exacerbating a medical expertise shortage in the besieged enclave.

What does ‘voting’ mean in Iran?

The periodic rise of voting in Iran does not point to an affirmation of the ruling regime’s legitimacy.

As they ready to reopen, British eateries short on staff: Survey

A switch to more secure jobs and an exodus of foreign workers have exacerbated a staff shortage, a survey found.

Central Vista: India’s Modi blasted for $2.8bn project amid COVID

Modi pushes forward with building new parliament and other structures, as critics accuse him of misplaced priorities.

Are these India’s ‘forgotten victims’ of COVID?

In a village in Uttar Pradesh as many as 18 people have died in three weeks, but without testing the cause is 'unknown'.

Microsoft investigated Bill Gates’s involvement with an employee

The board used an external law firm for a 'thorough investigation' but did not reach a conclusion as Gates stepped down.

Pakistan calls for US role in de-escalating Gaza conflict

US statement following talks between Pakistani FM Qureshi and US Secretary of State Blinken makes no mention of Gaza.

Fiame Naomi Mataafa: Samoa set to appoint first female PM

Samoa's top court overrules attempt to void April election results, paving way for the opposition to form a government.

Chile chooses independents to draft new constitution

Ruling coalition loses out as Chile prepares to rewrite constitution following mass protests against inequality in 2019.

Musk effect: Bitcoin sinks to three-month low on Musk comments

Elon Musk's tweet hinting that Tesla is thinking of, or may have, sold its cryptocurrencies sent Bitcoin skidding.

China’s economic recovery slows in April after Q1 boom

After record expansion in the January quarter, growth in April, including retail sales, slowed, showing uneven recovery.

Top India scientist quits COVID panel over differences with gov’t

Shahid Jameel resigns from forum of scientific advisers set up by government days after questioning pandemic's handling.

More Israeli raids Gaza as bombing enters second week: Live

Nearly 200 Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip as Israeli bombardment enters its second week.

Thailand reports COVID daily record, driven by prison outbreaks

Southeast Asian nation reports 9,635 new cases on Monday, as it scrambles to contain third wave of coronavirus.

G7 urged to donate excess COVID vaccines to global sharing scheme

UNICEF says move would address shortfalls after India held back planned exports to cover its own surging outbreak.

Netanyahu says Gaza bombing to continue ‘in full-force’

Defiant Israeli prime minister says Gaza bombing campaign 'will take time', as 42 Palestinians were killed on Sunday.

Palestinian FM slams moves to normalise relations with Israel

Riyad al-Maliki says normalisation without achieving Palestinian statehood represents support for 'apartheid'.

Iran unveils its strongest domestic supercomputer

The Simorgh supercomputer, named after a mythical Persian bird, was developed by Iranian engineers.

Neocolonialism and the Green New Deal – Barber and Rehman

Activist Asad Rehman and sustainability writer Aja Barber on the Green New Deal and next steps for the climate movement.

Cyclone Tauktae: Indian states put on alert ahead of storm

At least four people dead in torrential rain and winds as western India braces for a powerful cyclone, officials said.

US legislator AOC calls Israel an ‘apartheid state’

US progressives have criticised the Biden administration's support for Israel amid its Gaza bombardment.

The out of body girl: My fragmented life with dissociation

It has taken time and practice to integrate my body and my mind, to ask them to live side by side.

‘Victims of aggression’: Gaza hospital overwhelmed with wounded

Israeli air attacks kill 33 Palestinians, including 13 children, in Gaza on Sunday as attacks continue.

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel for ‘flagrant violations’ in Gaza

The kingdom's foreign minister calls on the global community to act urgently to put an end to Israel's attacks on Gaza.

Sons of Jerusalem | Close Up

A Palestinian family in occupied East Jerusalem fights to save their home and keep their teenage son out of prison.

Kashmir police arrest graffiti artist over Palestine mural

At least 20 people, including an artist and a religious leader, arrested for protests in solidarity with Palestine.

How the violence plays into Netanyahu’s hands

By letting violence escalate, the outgoing prime minister is sabotaging the formation of a cabinet by the opposition.

Israel destroys home of most senior Hamas leader in Gaza

Military says it struck the homes of Yehiyeh Sinwar, the most senior Hamas leader in Gaza, and his brother.

In Pictures: World rallies in solidarity with Palestinians

From New York and Madrid to Cape Town and Baghdad, thousands protested against Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Rescuers dig for survivors as Gaza suffers ‘most intense’ bombing

At least 26 people died in Gaza after 150 Israeli air raids hit the besieged enclave in one hour overnight.

Afghan ceasefire ends amid calls for fresh talks with Taliban

Clashes between Taliban fighters and government forces resume in the Helmand province.

Can children get long COVID?

Dr Khan examines the mounting evidence that children are suffering from long COVID months after catching the virus.

Chileans vote for 155-member assembly to draft new constitution

The new constitution is aimed at addressing deep-seated social inequality that gave rise to deadly protests in 2019.

Panic buying in Taiwan as new COVID-19 rules kick off

Authorities say there is no need to hoard noodles or toilet paper after new COVID-19 restrictions trigger panic buying.

Philippines douses five-hour blaze at Manila hospital

Officials appeal for big, industrial fans to clear smoke after fire breaks out at Philippine General Hospital.

The fallacy of the colonial ‘right to defence’

Colonial powers have long demanded the 'right to defence' against the people they have colonised.

Thousands rally in US in support of Palestinians

Huge crowds show solidarity with Palestinians in cities across US, including Los Angeles, New York and Boston.

Deaths in Gaza as Israel launches ‘most intense raids yet’: Live

More missile attacks in Gaza and more sirens in Tel Aviv as Israeli and Hamas leaders show no sign of backing down.

‘Give us 10 minutes’: How Israel bombed a Gaza media tower

Israeli air raid flattens building housing family flats and offices of news outlets, including Al Jazeera and AP.

Are social platforms deliberately silencing Palestinians?

Controlling the narrative is a growing front in Israel-Palestine conflict.

‘It’s genocide’: Protesters slam Israel, support Palestinians

From Amman and Baghdad to London and Berlin, thousands gather across the world to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza.

Is a third Intifada on the way?

Some now see the beginnings of a new Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation.

Ethiopia delays polls again amid security, logistical challenges

Election board says delays in opening polling stations and voter registration have pushed back the voting day.

Israeli forces wound dozens of Palestinians at Nakba Day marches

At least 29 Palestinians injured as they marched across the West Bank to mark Nakba Day and protest Israeli occupation.

World reaction to Israel’s continuing attacks in Gaza

At least 140 people, including 39 children, killed in Gaza since Israel's latest attacks were launched on Monday.

For CBC, a dog story is more important than Israel’s apartheid

There is no good reason why Canada's public broadcaster did not cover the HRW Israeli apartheid report.

‘Silence the story’: Israeli bombing of media offices condemned

Gaza City building that housed Al Jazeera and other media offices was destroyed in an Israeli strike on Saturday.

Al Jazeera strongly condemns Israel’s destruction of Gaza offices

Media network says bombing 'clear act' to stop journalists from reporting, says Israeli gov't must be held accountable.

Al Jazeera office in Gaza destroyed by Israeli air strike

Israel warned residents of building, which also housed AP and residential apartments, to evacuate an hour before attack.

Thirty sentenced to death over anti-police clashes in DR Congo

They are sentenced over violence during end of Ramadan celebrations that resulted in riots.

Will the return of big government lead to a spike in inflation?

As Biden's $4 trillion economic growth plan faces political obstacles, prices and wages are already on the rise.

Ten bodies found on former El Salvador police officer’s property

Seven women and three children found buried on ex-policeman's property after he was arrested for two other murders.

Report warns of Uighur forced labour in solar panel supply chain

Beijing's Uighur labour programmes are 'tantamount to forcible transfer of populations and enslavement', report says.

UN boss: Foreign fighters still in Libya in breach of ceasefire

Antonio Guterres calls for an end to violations of arms embargo and withdrawal of all foreign fighters.

#Palestine: Videos of violence, images of death on social media

On Instagram and Twitter, Palestinians are documenting the violence against them.

Conservative Ebrahim Raisi tops Iran’s presidential candidates

Moderates protest systematic 'removal' of reformist candidates as conservatives and hardliners dominate the field.

In Pictures: 11 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank

Hundreds of Palestinian demonstrators faced off with Israeli troops who shot and killed at least 11 people.

Israeli hit on Gaza refugee camp kills 10, including 8 children

Those killed at the Shati refugee camp were family members, Palestinian rescuers and relatives say.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza, occupied West Bank mounts: Live

Number of people killed by Israeli bombardment on Gaza rises to 139; 11 killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank.

China’s Tianwen-1 spacecraft completes historic Mars landing

Solar-powered rover, named Zhurong, will now survey the landing site before departing platform to conduct inspections.

Hong Kong freezes shares of media tycoon Lai under security law

Use of security law's powers for the first time to target a listed company could have repercussions for investors.

Kyrgyz leader signs law threatening Kumtor gold mine takeover

Move allows gov't to take control of the country's largest gold mine if Centerra Gold violates environmental standards.

Is France cracking down on Chechen asylum seekers?

The case of Magomed Gadaev, who was returned to Russia, has raised concerns among legal experts and rights groups.

The faux anti-imperialism of denying anti-Uighur atrocities

Why are some Western 'anti-imperialists' determined to whitewash China's well-documented crimes against the Uighurs?

Italian judge drops refugee ‘kidnapping’ case against Salvini

Decision contradicts ruling in similar case last month involving Salvini's treatment of migrants and refugees.

Congress members slam US support for Israel

Several Democrats urge administration to defend Palestinian rights as others back Israel amid Gaza conflict.

Glasgow protesters praised for blocking UK immigration officers

Hundreds surrounded a deportation van and ultimately secured the temporary release of two detained men.

Palestinians in Gaza recount ‘ruthless’ horrors of Israeli raids

An Israeli pre-dawn escalation on the northern Gaza Strip resulted in more killings and displaced families.

Iraqi PM: Is Iraq at the crossroads of US-Iran relations?

Mustafa al-Kadhimi discusses the geopolitical and domestic challenges facing Iraq.

Several Afghan worshippers killed in blast at mosque near Kabul

No immediate claim of responsibility for blast on second day of temporary ceasefire agreed between gov't and Taliban.

Offer more for more to stop Iran from going nuclear

If Biden wants a lasting agreement with Iran, he is going to have to broaden the appeal of the negotiations.

India is gasping for air

We are trying to help those suffering from COVID-19 in India, but volunteer work alone cannot get us out of this crisis.

Lightning suspected of killing 18 elephants in India’s Assam

Authorities probe deaths of 18 elephants as leading conservationist raises doubts the animals were killed by lightning.

Turkey’s Karpowership shuts down power to Lebanon

Shutdown threatens longer daily power cuts across the heavily indebted nation.

In Pictures: Death and destruction in Gaza as Israel attacks

Israeli artillery and tank shells fired into Gaza on Thursday evening forced many families to flee their homes.

Kenya leader’s constitutional reform bid illegal: High Court

Five-judge court says Kenyatta used a constitutional provision reserved for citizens to initiate the changes.

Taiwan holds off raising COVID-19 alert level as cases surge

Taiwan reports at least 29 new domestic cases, the highest number of locally transmitted infections since last year.

White people rescued before Black people in Palma: Amnesty

Rights group alleges white contractors airlifted to safety before local Black people after raid on Mozambican town.

Relentless Israeli bombardment forces civilians from homes: Live

Death toll in Gaza rises to 119, as threat of a ground assault looms after Israel amasses tanks and troops near enclave.

India COVID cases above 24 million as mutant spreads across globe

India sees 4,000 more deaths and 343,144 new cases amid reports that strain first found there is spreading in the world.

The Price of Progress: How safe is European food production?

Farming is big business, but what is the true cost when corporations sway policy and chemicals drive food production?

India’s political prisoners in bad health, lose family amid COVID

Incarceration distances them from deaths and sufferings of their relatives, often taking away final moments of grief.

Myanmar jails local journalist, to free Japanese reporter

Min Nyo, who worked for the Democratic Voice of Burma was arrested on March 3 and was sentenced to three years in jail.

Space: The new frontier for US-China rivalry

Chinese watch in wonder as country begins building own space station and gears up to land a rover on Mars.

An Indian abroad: ‘My mind is a graveyard of the living’

Indians in the diaspora 'are hit by currents of grief and guilt as we watch from afar the second wave of COVID-19'.

Digital apartheid: Palestinians being silenced on social media

Social media companies, from Zoom to Facebook and Twitter, are reinforcing Israel's erasure of Palestinians.

Jerusalem: ‘She is 12 years old, yet they have shot her’

MSF’s Medical Coordinator Dr Natalie Thurtle shares her experiences of treating injured Palestinians in Jerusalem.

Lawyers challenge tenure extension of Zimbabwe chief justice

Top judge Luke Malaba was criticised for dismissing petition seeking to annul 2018 election result over alleged rigging.

Bali: Paradise in a Pandemic

We travel to Bali to find out what happens when tourists disappear from one of the world’s top holiday destinations.

In Pictures: Ruins and devastation as Israeli attacks pummel Gaza

Hundreds of Israeli air attacks launched on the Gaza Strip this week in worst escalation since 2014 Israeli war on Gaza.

India COVID crisis: Tragic scenes at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh

While the situation in Delhi has improved, smaller towns like Bijnor are struggling.

Three-day Eid ceasefire comes into force in Afghanistan

The temporary deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government follows a surge in violence in recent weeks.

COVID-19 vaccination drive again exposes India’s digital divide

Online registration for jab bars half of India's population in rural areas who do not have smartphones or internet.

Thai prisoners at ‘grave risk’ amid record surge in COVID cases

Thailand logs record jump in cases amid a surge in infections in prisons and detention facilities.

Israel bombs high-rise buildings as Gaza marks sombre Eid: Live

Gaza authorities say 69 Palestinians killed, including 17 children; 7 in Israel; violence also spreading within Israel.

Thinking of family festive gatherings for Eid? Think again

If we limit social gatherings with friends and family this Eid, we'll be able to enjoy their company for years to come.

Will super rich owners kill football?

As fan anger persists, The Stream considers the future of the global game.

New Zealand sets out plans to reconnect with post-pandemic world

PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will explore opening more travel bubbles as COVID-19 vaccinations accelerate.

What is ‘black fungus’ infection found in India’s COVID patients?

Doctors record severe spurt in cases of mucormycosis, a hard-to-treat fungal infection, among COVID-19 patients.

India sees 362,727 new COVID cases as virus ravages rural areas

India's caseload at 23.7 million now while deaths climb by 4,120, as the disease rampages through the countryside.

Jailed, in hiding, expelled: Cambodia’s Mother Nature crackdown

NGO that forced government into U-turn over controversial dam is latest target of deepening crackdown on dissent.

COVID cases across India being traced to weeks-long Kumbh Mela

Dozens of cases across India being traced to mega Hindu festival held at the banks of Ganges in Haridwar last month.

Western powers clash with China over Xinjiang at UN virtual meet

US, UK and Germany urge China to allow UN access to region amid concerns over Beijing's treatment of the Uighur minority

China’s Xinjiang province an ‘open-air prison’, US official says

Annual US report also criticises Iran, Myanmar, Russia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia for religious persecution of minorities

Musk says Tesla will not accept Bitcoin, citing climate concerns

Tesla founder Elon Musk says company has halted vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to concerns over mining emissions.

Colombia enters third week of anti-government protests

Protesters are calling for end to police violence and more economic support during pandemic, among long list of demands.

Gaza crisis fuels escalating violence in ‘mixed’ towns in Israel

Israeli media outlets say right-wing Israelis beat a man they believed to be Palestinian amid spiralling violence.

What led to the most recent Israel-Palestine escalation?

Protests over expulsion of Palestinian families and Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque preceded Israel's Gaza bombardment.

Healthy Eating: What to do about meat and dairy?

We explore ways to break our addiction to meat and dairy and eat dishes that are healthy for both people and the planet.

World could have prevented COVID-19 catastrophe: Expert panel

Report by IPPPR says 'toxic cocktail' of dithering and poor coordination means warning signs went unheeded.

The UK is hurtling towards a constitutional crisis

The election showed that the Union's future will be decided by Scotland - either in the ballot box or the courts.

Where will Israel’s assault on Palestinians end?

Israeli raids in Gaza and occupied East Jerusalem put Palestinian communities on edge.

Israeli army kills Palestinian teen in occupied West Bank

Rashid Abu Arreh, 16, shot dead in Tubas, after killing of Hussein al-Titi, 26, during protests in al-Fawwar camp.

Global stocks see longest losing streak in two months

The sell-off was driven by inflation fears and some investors cutting their exposure to overstretched stocks or sectors.

‘True hero’: Indian police officer helping with COVID cremations

Rakesh Kumar has gone beyond call of duty to help perform last rites of as many as 1,300 coronavirus victims in Delhi.

Inside Mumbai’s 2,000-bed ‘jumbo’ COVID hospital

Pop-up mega hospital in India's financial capital is mounted with tents and metal partitions and looks like a war room.

Hamas leader says group ‘ready’ for Israeli escalation

Ismail Haniya says Israel bears all responsibility for the consequences after 'igniting fire in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa'.

Why is it so difficult to hold a census in North Macedonia?

How shadows of past tensions between Macedonian majority and ethnic Albanian minority impede population registration.

In Pictures: Global protests in solidarity with Palestinians

Large demonstrations held in chief cities around the world in condemnation of Israel's actions.

Outside China, TikTok is testing in-app sale of products

Its efforts to repeat success of its hit Chinese-only cousin Douyin could pose a threat to Facebook abroad.

Israeli bombardment escalates as Gaza death toll rises: Live news

Israeli army bombs police and security buildings; Gaza authorities say 35 Palestinians killed, including three children.

Under US pressure, Mexico orders GM to repeat worker vote

The move comes on the back of complaints of 'serious irregularities' in employee votes in a union contract.

To lure shoppers, duty-free firms offer free flights to nowhere

To rescue an industry decimated by COVID, duty-free operators are offering free flights to bring back some business.

India’s COVID deaths rise by record 4,205 to cross 250,000 mark

Death toll surges past a grim milestone as the pandemic rages across the vast country of 1.35 billion people.

UK plans to fine social media firms if they fail to curb abuse

The new bill lets gov't pursue criminal action against named senior managers whose firms fail to comply with the rules.

Taiwan may raise COVID alert level after cluster emerges

The island has already restricted public gatherings after finding a cluster of cases with no clear source of infection.

COVID variant first detected in India found in 44 countries: WHO

B.1.617 variant of virus found in samples uploaded to open-access database 'from 44 countries in all six WHO regions'.

US must put ‘brakes on the Israelis’ as violence rises: Activists

Israel has little incentive to de-escalate without US pressure, Palestine advocates say, as dozens killed in Gaza.

WHO reviewing Seychelles data after fully vaccinated get COVID

Country's health ministry says a third of those diagnosed with COVID-19 in past week had had both doses of vaccine.

‘Perfect storm’ propels Demon Slayer into the record books

Experts say franchise's success reflects slow-burn development and a story with global appeal.

ISIL committed genocide against Yazidis: UN investigation

Experts say they established convincing evidence that ISIL committed genocide 'against the Yazidi as a religious group'.

Leena Ghani, Lala Rukh and Pakistan’s #MeToo movement

One of the leading voices in Pakistan's #MeToo movement discusses the feminist icon who inspired her.

Hong Kong drops ‘discriminatory’ vaccine plan for foreign workers

Most of Hong Kong’s approximately 370,000 domestic workers come from Indonesia and the Philippines.

At least 11 people killed in Russia school shooting: Reports

Several children among the dead and many hospitalised in attack in the southwestern city of Kazan.

Qatar’s emir visits Saudi Arabia, holds talks with crown prince

Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and MBS discussed bilateral ties, regional developments, state media says.

Shut US pipeline makes refiners seek storage on oil tankers

Firms are chartering oil tankers for floating storage and to move gasoline, diesel, sending rates through the roof.

Senegal’s revolutionary icon Omar Blondin Diop deserves justice

Forty-eight years ago, Omar Blondin Diop died in prison under suspicious circumstances. Justice is yet to be served.

In Pictures: Israel attacks on Gaza kill 24, including children

Israel continues to pound Gaza with air raids as Hamas fires homemade rockets.

US pipeline still days away from operating after cyberattack

The closure will hurt fuel availability, push up prices and force refiners to cut production with no way to ship gas.

In boon for region, bridge linking Botswana, Zambia inaugurated

The Kazungula bridge is expected to 'open avenues' for increased trade across the southern Africa region.

India’s COVID spike sees slight fall amid WHO warning on strain

Daily cases rise by 329,942 and deaths by 3,876, as WHO says virus variant first found in India poses a global concern.

Israel launches new air raids on besieged Gaza Strip: Live news

Hamas launches rocket fire after 24 Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza amid Jerusalem attacks.

China posts slowest population growth in decades

China's population inc­reased 5.38 percent to 1.41 billion in 2020, according to results from an official census.

Foxconn’s India iPhone output halves amid COVID surge: Report

Foxconn has imposed a no-entry ban at its factory in Tamil Nadu state as more than 100 workers test positive: Reuters.

COVID-hit Philippines economy shrinks more than expected

Gross domestic product fell for the fifth straight quarter amid pandemic-induced lockdowns and was worse than expected.

What we know about Indian COVID variant WHO calls ‘of concern’

WHO says variant first identified in India last year is of global concern, with studies showing it spreads more easily.

DVB calls on Thailand not to deport its journalists to Myanmar

The three journalists and two activists are expected to appear in court on Tuesday on charges of 'illegal entry'.

When will rich nations stop hoarding COVID vaccines?

Continued imbalance in global vaccine distribution threatens to worsen pandemic in poorer nations.

NBC cancels next year’s Golden Globes for lack of diversity

Cancellation could have serious ramifications for HFPA, which relies heavily on television rights for funding.

Dozens of suspected COVID victims found in India’s Ganges

Residents in the area think bodies were dumped because crematoriums were overwhelmed or funeral pyres too expensive.

Cali emerges as epicentre of unrest in ongoing Colombia protests

On Sunday night, armed civilians attacked protesters who have blockaded main roads around the Colombian city.

Pfizer COVID jab expanded to US children as young as 12

The Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine is being used in multiple countries for teenagers as young as 16.

Ethnic groups step in as Myanmar’s COVID response falls apart

Some ethnic organisations are carrying out testing and vaccinations in the mainly border areas under their control.

France: 20 cases of COVID ‘variant of concern’ found in India

Despite detection of clusters, health minister says strain 'not spreading rapidly' and pushes ahead with reopening plan.

Now, fears of a COVID surge in India’s northeast

University of Michigan model predicts spread of cases in Assam occurring as fast as any other place in India.

‘Mumbai model’: Indian city thwarting COVID, slowly but steadily

India's financial capital recorded 2,395 new cases on Sunday, a drop from April average of 7,786. How did that happen?

US: Gunman storms birthday party in Colorado, killing six people

The shooter, whose identity is yet to be revealed, killed six people in Colorado Springs before taking his own life.

India COVID crisis: ‘If I don’t work my children will starve’

A family in Kashmir, whose members cannot read, have struggled to understand the implications of testing positive.

Dutch g’ovt gives $2.4bn in subsidies to fund carbon capture plan

The plan, which starts in 2024, aims to reduce emissions in the industrial cluster surrounding Europe's largest port.

Indonesia police arrest Victor Yeimo for suspected treason

Police accuse Victor Yeimo of being the 'mastermind' behind civil unrest in 2019.

Afghanistan: Taliban declare three-day Eid ceasefire

The announcement comes days after series of blasts at a Kabul girls' school killed more than 50 people, mostly pupils.

Rise in COVID cases drives Singapore back to stricter measures

The setback risks slowing Singapore's economic recovery, complicates plans for conferences such as the Davos-based WEF.

Many mosques in India turned into COVID centres amid virus surge

Many mosques across India have opened their doors for COVID patients as the second wave overwhelms hospitals.