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New Myanmar sanctions imposed as anti-coup activists plan action
US and allies target aviation fuel on second anniversary of coup amid growing concern over military's use of airpower.
US readying new $2bn Ukraine weapons package: Report
Military aid will include longer-range weapons that could help Ukraine disrupt activity behind Russian lines.
Timeline: Two years since the Myanmar military coup
The conflict between the military and anti-coup fighters has deepened with violence in nearly all parts of the country.
Myanmar anti-coup forces retain optimism in face of air attacks
Groups that rose up against the military after its February 2021 power grab say air raids are a sign of its weakness.
Actor Alec Baldwin formally charged for fatal shooting on set
Baldwin and weapons supervisor on set of film 'Rust' charged with involuntary manslaughter but maintain innocence.
Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees
The Republican from New York faces ongoing scrutiny into his finances as well as falsehoods he made during his campaign.
‘OPEC does not control the price’: OPEC President
OPEC chief talks about output cuts, price volatility, and Russia's war in Ukraine and its effect on oil prices.
Florida governor backs ban on diversity lessons in state colleges
Republican Ron DeSantis, a possible US presidential candidate, says diversity programmes serve as a 'political filter'.
Winter chill brings power outages and travel issues to US south
Winter weather has resulted in at least two deaths in the state of Texas and more than 1,600 flight cancellations.
Pakistan mosque bombing survivors traumatised but undeterred
At least 100 people killed and more than 225 wounded in a suicide attack in the northwestern Pakistani city.
Pope slams foreign plundering of Africa as he arrives in DR Congo
The 86-year-old Francis says a 'forgotten genocide' is under way in DRC as he begins his trip to two African nations.
How much of a security threat is the Pakistani Taliban?
Armed group blamed for killing dozens of people in an attack on a mosque in Peshawar.
California shooting underscores strain on state’s farmworkers
The state's agricultural workforce has long struggled with low wages and vulnerability stemming from immigration status.
India’s budget for new financial year to be in tough constraints
Tapering growth, untamed inflation, and a need to be pro-welfare in run-up to elections will shape Modi's budget.
Blinken criticises settlements but stresses US support for Israel
After meeting Palestinian President Abbas, top US diplomat says Washington's immediate priority is to defuse tensions.
Tens of thousands march across France against pension reform
Protests, strikes held nearly two weeks after more than one million people protested against raising the retirement age.
Russia claims village near embattled Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
Defence ministry says Blahodatne captured with help of aerial support; no immediate comment by Ukraine.
US states propose Colorado River cuts, California lone holdout
Authorities in US West are in talks to cut water use as Colorado River faces historically low levels amid drought.
UN experts urge probe into possible war crimes in Mali by Wagner
Western powers accuse Malian military, Russian mercenaries of crimes against humanity during fight against insecurity.