Bangladesh opposition says 4,000 charged in gov’t crackdown
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New Zealand proposes cow, sheep burp tax to curb emissions
First in the world levy would come into force in 2025, but farmers say it will destroy food production.
Hong Kong leader says ‘no legal basis’ to seize Russian megayacht
John Lee says financial hub will only enforce UN sanctions after yacht linked to Russian tycoon anchors in city.
Biden promises air defence systems for Ukraine after attacks
Ukraine set to ask G7 leaders for more support after devastating Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
South Korea improving on inequality, Hong Kong slipping: Oxfam
UK-based charity says rich and poor countries alike exacerbated rising economic inequality during the pandemic.
Ukraine condemns Russia as ‘terrorist state’ in UN meeting
Meeting to discuss annexations of four regions was overshadowed by Moscow's bombardment of Ukrainian cities.
Twitter, Instagram block Kanye West over anti-Semitic posts
His comment drew a sharp rebuke from the Anti-Defamation League which called the tweet 'dangerous', 'antisemitic'.
Mexico files new lawsuit against US gun dealers
Mexico's foreign minister accuses US companies of contributing to spread of illegal weapons, high homicide rates.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns of recession in 6 to 9 months – CNBC
Runaway inflation, big interest rates hikes, Russian invasion of Ukraine are among indicators of a potential recession.
EU declares Nicaraguan envoy ‘persona non grata’ as tensions rise
Tit-for-tat measure comes amid ongoing international criticism of Nicaraguan government's human rights record.
Bridge too far: Why blast on key Crimea link bodes ill for Russia
Attack damages strategic supply and logistics route for Russian forces, but it was a huge boost to Ukrainian morale.
Mexico missing students: A wanted ex-official’s ties to Israel
Mexican authorities are calling on Israel to return Thomas Zeron, former head of the Criminal Investigation Agency.
‘We warned you’: Russian hawks gleeful over attacks on Ukraine
Pro-Kremlin hardliners hail Russia's barrage of attacks across Ukraine and call for more.
Hungary and Serbia to build pipeline to transport Russian oil
Countries agree to build pipeline to bring crude from Urals to Serbia as EU sanctions limit supplies through Croatia.
Julia brings heavy rains, risk of flooding to Central America
While storm downgraded to a tropical depression, authorities say it could bring dangerous flash flooding and mudslides.
Former US Fed chief Ben Bernanke shares Nobel for economics
Trio wins for research on how regulating banks and propping up failing lenders can stave off worse crisis.
UAE president to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Tuesday
Sheikh Mohammed heads to Moscow for talks after OPEC+ cuts oil production.
Political rookie’s new party wins Lesotho vote but no majority
The All Basotho Convention party, which led the outgoing government, won only eight of 120 seats in parliament.
UN refugee chief warns of ‘severe cuts’ without urgent funding
Filippo Grandi makes an appeal for at least $700m to help the 100 million people now displaced in the world.
Putin says response to more Ukrainian attacks will be ‘severe’
Russia's president threatens harsh response to further attacks after Moscow launched retaliatory attacks across Ukraine.