UNSC calls for reversal of Taliban policies on women, girls
The UNSC expressed 'deep concern' over the Taliban order forcing women to cover their faces in public, including on TV.
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MSNBC hires former White House press secretary Jen Psaki
Psaki is the latest in a line of former White House and administration spokespeople to join the media.
Powell: ‘Soft’ economic landing may be out of US Fed’s control
Powell has portrayed the Fed's drive to raise rates as consistent with a so-called 'soft landing' for the economy.
Hungary: Orban says gov’t to assume new powers over Ukraine war
Prime Minister Viktor Orban says the war in Ukraine represents 'a constant threat to Hungary'.
Xinjiang leak reveals extent of Chinese abuses in Uighur camps
A leak of thousands of photographs reveals more details about the internment of Uighurs, but China calls it 'lies'.
At least 11 dead in Brazilian police raid in favela: Authorities
Police say early-morning raid in Rio de Janeiro favela community aimed to capture leaders of drug-trafficking group.
China, Russia jets conducted patrol as Quad leaders met in Tokyo
Japan scrambled jets after the warplanes approached its airspace while Quad leaders were meeting in Tokyo.
Orban says EU summit should not discuss Russian oil embargo
Hungary unable to agree to the proposed EU sanctions until all outstanding issues resolved, PM says in a letter.
Russia-Ukraine war: 200 bodies found under the rubble in Mariupol
Workers found 200 bodies in the basement of a destroyed apartment building in Mariupol, Ukrainian authorities say.
S Africa’s Ramaphosa: Russia sanctions hurting ‘bystander’ states
Africa, still facing lingering pandemic economic blues, has been hit hard by rising costs linked to invasion of Ukraine.
Snap plummets 40% on profit warning
Snap marked its biggest intraday decline since it went public in March 2017, falling to as low as $13.55.
Turkish lira plunges the most since 2021 meltdown
The lira on Tuesday is on track for the world’s biggest decline against the dollar.
Ukraine war: Poland’s Duda warns of migration ‘problems’
The Polish president said that food shortages in North Africa could result in chaos and migration problems for Europe.
Turkey FM visit to Israel a sign relations are warming
Despite standoffs over Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands, Ankara and Tel Aviv are growing closer.
Sweden, Finland to send delegations to Turkey over NATO bids
NATO membership hopefuls seek to clear up differences with Ankara, which opposes their application to join the alliance.
FBI: US ‘active shooter’ incidents jumped by 52 percent in 2021
The numbers were released days after a gunman killed 10 in a in a racist attack in Buffalo, New York.
UK’s Johnson faces renewed pressure over ‘Partygate’ photos
The newly-published photos show the prime minister drinking at a Downing Street party during a pandemic lockdown.
Afghan female journalists defiant as Taliban restrictions grow
Taliban decree ordering female news anchors to cover their faces on air is the latest in a series of restrictions.
Will Turkey block Finland and Sweden from becoming NATO members?
While Erdogan has expressed discontent, Washington and the alliance are hopeful that divisive issues can be resolved.
Pakistan: Khan’s party alleges hundreds arrested ahead of march
Imran Khan's PTI says over 400 supporters arrested in bid to thwart major sit-in planned by former leader in Islamabad.