Russia has destroyed 30 percent of Ukraine’s power stations: Kyiv
President Zelenskyy says escalated attacks are causing massive blackouts across Ukraine as he rules out negotiations.
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Malaysian media says Israel’s Mossad behind kidnapped Palestinian
The New Straits Times reported that a Palestinian man was abducted in a 'snatch-and-grab' operation in Kuala Lumpur.
US warns of ‘war crimes’ after Russian drone attack on Ukraine
At least four people were killed in 'kamikaze' drone attacks that targeted Kyiv early on Monday.
Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka wins 2022 Booker Prize
The judges said Karunatilaka's book The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida was an afterlife noir that showed 'deep humanity'.
Australia reverses recognition of W Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says government 'regrets' decision made by previous administration.
US Congress investigating Mississippi capital’s water crisis
House committees launch joint probe of recent crisis that left 150,000 Jackson residents without water for several days.
Amazon faces off with union in fight for a second warehouse
Workers at a warehouse near Albany, which employs about 800 people, will finish voting in a union election on Monday.
Homegrown Instagram influencers highlight Gaza’s plight
Meet three influencers who take to social media to discuss the conditions inflicted on the Gaza Strip.
Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners, including 108 Ukrainian women
The 110 Russians freed include 72 seamen from commercial vessels while 108 Ukrainian female prisoners are released.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit White House next week
White House says Joe Biden and Herzog will discuss deepening regional integration and 'ironclad' US-Israel relationship.
Credit Suisse looks to Mideast for capital boost
Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia are weighing whether to put money into its investment bank and other businesses.
UN chief calls for ‘armed action’ in Haiti amid growing crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says action needed to end gangs' blockade of port, allow in fuel and aid.
Nigeria flood death toll tops 600 as thousands evacuated
At least 603 people have lost their lives in floods this year and more than 1.3 million displaced, authorities say.
EU imposes sanctions on Iran’s morality police and officials
EU freezes assets of at least 11 people, including two police officers and Iran's information minister.
Renewed intercommunal clashes kill 13 in Sudan’s Blue Nile state
The fighting, which lasted for four days, injured two dozen others and displaced at least 1,200 people, UN says.
US urges six-month sentence for former Trump adviser Steve Bannon
US Department of Justice says Bannon pursued 'bad-faith strategy' in refusing to comply with January 6 panel subpoena.
Kanye West to buy conservative social media app Parler
The deal comes as the rapper was locked out of Twitter and Instagram a week ago over anti-Semitic posts.
Deaths after fighter jet crashes into Russian building in Yeysk
At least 13 killed after large blaze, stoked by jet fuel, engulfed nine-storey block of flats in southern city.
Sweden’s parliament elects PM backed for first time by far right
Ulf Kristersson's government will be supported in parliament by the anti-immigration, nationalist Sweden Democrats.
Ukraine official condemns Iran over Russian drone attacks
Kyiv calls for EU sanctions on Iran hours after Ukraine cities were hit by swarms of 'kamikaze' drones, killing 4.