Saturday, May 1, 2021

Bomb blasts, protests as Myanmar enters fourth month under coup

Candle-lit vigils and flash protests continue overnight as security forces have reportedly detained more civilians.

North Korea dismisses ‘spurious’ US diplomacy: State media

Pyongyang says US policy 'outdated' as Biden said he wants to resume talks with North Korea.

Is stability in Chad at risk?

Anger grows against Chad's interim military council, which took power following President Idriss Deby's shock death.

More than 800 migrants rescued in Mediterranean head to Italy

Charity ship sails to Sicily with 236 people while coastguard and border police brought 532 others to Lampedusa.

France: Scuffles and arrests in Paris as thousands mark May Day

Dozens arrested in Paris where protesters set bins on fire and smashed the windows of a bank.

Who will help India overcome its COVID catastrophe?

Medical system collapses and misinformation spreads online as record breaking coronavirus surge continues.

May Day protesters demand workers’ rights amid pandemic

Countries worldwide mark International Labour Day, the annual celebration of workers' rights.