NGOs resume some Afghan operations with women workers
Three foreign aid groups restore work in health sector after Taliban bans women from working with NGOs in Afghanistan.
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Tech bosses could face jail as UK gov’t backs down on online harm
The gov't has agreed to toughen the Online Safety Bill with jail sentences for tech bosses for failing to protect kids.
Israeli police stopped Jordan envoy from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque
The incident reflected heightened sensitivity about Al-Aqsa compound under Israel’s new ultranationalist government.
Serbia slams Russia’s Wagner Group for Ukraine recruitment
Serbian President Vucic denounces Russian websites and social media groups for calling on volunteers to join the war.
Biden, Dutch PM Rutte discuss China, Ukraine at White House meet
Meeting comes as US has sought support for export controls to limit Beijing's access to advanced computer chips.
Young Nigerians flock to get voting cards for February election
Nearly 10 million new voters have been registered for the February 25 ballot, 84 percent of them people under age 34.
UN decries ‘alarming’ rise in Rohingya deaths at sea in 2022
More than 3,500 Rohingya refugees attempted sea crossing last year, fleeing their Myanmar homeland or Bangladesh.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has killed ‘more than 9,000 civilians’
Presidential aide announces grim toll at the WEF in Davos as Ukraine's first lady appeals for support.
Ex-Republican hopeful arrested over shootings at Democrats’ homes
US police say Solomon Pena, 39, was 'mastermind' of politically motivated conspiracy that led to New Mexico shootings.
S Africa plans new law to hasten energy projects amid power cuts
Africa's most industrialised economy has been facing repeated power cuts during the last decade as its power plants age.
Calls for special tribunal for Russia’s ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine
European Commission chief von der Leyen says the war in Ukraine is 'a fight of democracy against autocracy'.
US blocks visas for Belarus officials over ‘continued repression’
Right groups say Belarus has targeted hundreds of activists, journalists and opposition figures since the 2020 election.
Germany appoints defence chief in time for key Ukraine meeting
Boris Pistorius will lead efforts to modernise Germany's army and steer policy on the war in Ukraine.
Honduran activists demand action after killing of water defenders
President Xiomara Castro's government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during ‘shooting attack’
Man identified as Palestinian police officer reportedly shot during attack on Israeli checkpoint in occupied West Bank.
Pakistan PM seeks India talks on ‘burning issues such as Kashmir’
Pakistan PM Sharif expresses willingness for talks with India; asks UAE to play a role in resolving differences.
NGOs lament ‘human cost’ of Italy’s push to curb refugee arrivals
Critics say policies pursued by Italy's new government will lead to more deaths in the Mediterranean.
Former Wagner Group fighter seeks asylum in Norway
Andrey Medvedev says he ran away from Wagner in July after witnessing the killings and mistreatment of other fighters.
Analysis: Israeli government starts by pushing far-right agenda
Three weeks into office, the new Israeli government wants to change the judicial system, crack down on Palestinians.
Who is Messina Denaro, Italy’s Mafia boss caught after 30 years?
And why did his arrest take so long?