Adani crisis ignites India contagion fears, credit warnings
Amid concerns turmoil could hit broader financial system, sources say central bank asked lenders for loan details.
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‘Extremely dangerous’ Arctic blast hits northern US and Canada
A polar air mass is expected to send temperatures to record lows into the weekend, prompting frostbite warnings.
January 6 participants express remorse in court, pride in public
Some people who apologised for taking part in attack on US democracy now describe themselves as victims of persecution.
Ethiopia PM meets Tigray leaders for first time since peace deal
Abiy Ahmed holds first face-to-face talks with Tigrayan leaders since a peace deal was agreed in November.
Western allies pledge precision rockets, missile systems to Kyiv
The US announces new $2.2bn package of arms and munitions for Ukraine, including a rocket-propelled precision bomb.
Texas man arrested for allegedly stealing monkeys from Dallas Zoo
The zoo has added extra security after the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys, both of which have been recovered.
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi released on bail
The award-winning director had gone on hunger strike to protest against his detention, causing a wave of concern.
Blinken postpones China trip as balloon over US fuels tensions
Chinese 'surveillance' balloon in US airspace is an 'unacceptable' violation of sovereignty, Washington says.
US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
The labour force participation rate is at its highest since March but still below pre-pandemic levels.
Kenyan policemen get sentences for murder of human rights lawyer
The murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani set off protests in Kenya, where police are often accused of brutality.
‘Beyond imagination’: Pakistan PM warns of IMF bailout conditions
An IMF delegation is in Pakistan for last ditch talks to revive financial aid, which has stalled for months.
Ukraine’s prosecutor launches criminal case against Wagner chief
Putin-ally Prigozhin leads a mercenary force of thousands, including ex-convicts, in the Ukraine war.
China says balloon over US airspace is civilian airship
Foreign ministry says alleged surveillance balloon is used mainly for weather monitoring, deviated from planned course.
Russian envoy says 1,890 Russian ‘instructors’ are in CAR
The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary outfit, has become a major player in CAR, displacing former colonial power France.
Poland expects global push against Russian, Belarusian athletes
Warsaw and the Baltic nations are calling for a ban, but the IOC has suggested Russians and Belarusians could compete.
Turkey: No evidence from Western nations after consulate closures
Nine countries closed down their consulates in Istanbul or issued travel warnings to citizens after 'security threats'.
Tensions simmer among Palestinian prisoners as Israel cracks down
Prisoner group says deal has been reached after tough measures were imposed amid escalation of violence.
Taliban detains professor who protested ban on women’s education
The Taliban confirms the detention of Ismail Mashal, who tore up his degrees to protest against women's education ban.
Pregnant woman, four-month-old die in Mediterranean boat tragedy
Officials and witnesses say victims suffered from cold and hunger on board a vessel for refugees and migrants.
Satellite photos show damage at Iran site hit by drone attack
Iran has blamed Israel for the attack in Isfahan last week, threatening to again raise tensions in the region.