Saturday, May 1, 2021

Kyrgyzstan accuses Tajikistan of amassing troops near border

Kyrgyz border guard service accuses Tajik troops of breaking a ceasefire following clashes over a water dispute.

Tunisia to seek $4bn loan from IMF, PM says

Tunisian prime minister says loan constitutes 'last opportunity' to save the cash-strapped country's economy.

Somali lawmakers vote for country to hold indirect elections

Speaker says 140 MPs backed return to September agreement allowing for indirect presidential and parliamentary polls.

Afghan retreat: US starts withdrawing from its longest war

US President Biden, determined to end what he called 'the forever war', says pullout to be complete by September 11.

Turkey adds crypto firms to terror funding regulations

Presidential decree adds cryptocurrency exchanges to anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules.

Australia bans, criminalises arrivals from COVID-hit India

From May 3, Australian residents and citizens may face fines and jail if they choose to fly home from COVID-hit India.

India: Smothering critique amidst the second COVID wave

Pain and anger have swamped India’s social media and the government is trying to suppress negative posts.