China ‘under-representing’ severity of COVID outbreak, says WHO
A senior official at the WHO criticised China's 'too narrow' definition for COVID-related deaths.
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US embassy in Cuba resumes full immigrant visa services
Resumption of visa and consular services in Havana comes amid record migration from the Caribbean island to the US.
Photos: Experts warn of ecological threat from Mayan Train route
Mexico hopes the railway will boost the economy and reduce poverty, despite concerns about its environmental impact.
UK PM pledges to tackle inflation and NHS waiting lists
Rishi Sunak outlines 'five promises' to voters in bid to restore public confidence in his Conservative Party.
Salesforce to cut 10% of workforce in latest tech layoffs
It said it needs to cut costs after rapid pandemic hiring left it with 'too many people' amid an economic slowdown.
Iran frees actress Taraneh Alidoosti jailed for backing protests
Taraneh Alidoosti, star of an Oscar-winning film, was jailed for criticising a crackdown on Mahsa Amini protests.
Colombia backtracks on ceasefire announcement with ELN rebels
Government's about-face comes after left-wing rebels said they had not discussed a truce with Bogota.
Syria opposition uneasy after Turkish outreach to al-Assad regime
Turkey says there is no change in its Syria policy after opposition groups urge Ankara to reaffirm support for them.
Criticism of Lula’s economic plans mounts as Brazil markets tank
Analysts and a leading newspaper have slammed ministers after local markets tanked in Lula's first two days in office.
GOP’s Kevin McCarthy fails to secure majority in US House – again
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy remains defiant in bid for House speaker as legislators prepare for further ballots.
Airline trade body slams COVID rules on travellers from China
Criticism from International Air Transport Association comes as EU weighs bloc-wide rules on arrivals from China.
Kenya Airways shares suspended for yet another year
Stocks in indebted airline have not been traded since 2020, and the president says he wants to sell government's stake.
Palestinian villagers in Masafer Yatta face immediate expulsion
Palestinian residents of Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, have been told they will be displaced imminently.
Putin puts warship armed with hypersonic missiles on combat duty
The Admiral Gorshkov frigate will sail to the Atlantic and Indian oceans, Moscow says.
Pakistan Taliban threatens top political leadership including PM
Latest TTP statement explicitly names Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka to hold first election since major unrest
Local government polls will be held before the end of February, according to officials.
Military-ruled Myanmar marks 75 years independent of Britain
Tanks rolled out for independence celebration just days after jailing of country's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.
‘Majority’ of EU states back COVID test for travellers from China
European Commission says most member countries favour pre-departure testing amid surging cases in China.
Russia now says 89 killed in Ukraine attack, blames mobile phones
Ukraine claims that about 400 Russian soldiers were killed in a raid on military quarters in Makiivka on Sunday.
Republican Mitch McConnell breaks US Senate leadership record
McConnell has become the longest serving Senate leader in the chamber's history as the 118th US Congress convenes.