Israel condemns Russian foreign minister’s Nazism remarks
Israel demands apology after Sergey Lavrov suggested Hitler had Jewish roots in comments about 'denazifying' Ukraine'.
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EU accuses Apple of blocking rivals from iPhone payment system
The EU's antitrust chief says the US tech giant 'unfairly shielded its Apple Pay wallets from competition'.
Spain detects Pegasus spyware on PM, defence minister’s phones
Authorities say the phones of the two top officials were tapped in an 'illicit and external intervention' last year.
New Zealand faces major sea rise ‘much sooner than we thought’
While the global sea level is expected to rise 50cm by 2100, for large parts of New Zealand, it could be 1 metre.
Dubai: Deliveroo riders strike for better pay and work conditions
Food delivery workers went on strike against long work hours and decreased pay, forcing Deliveroo to back down.
‘Now in shambles’: Turkey’s tourism revival fades on Russian war
Projected low number of Russian tourists is a major cause of concern for Turkey amid ongoing economic crisis.
Iran summons Swedish envoy over ‘illegal’ trial of ex-official
Tehran has called the trial of Hamid Nouri, who is accused of involvement in prisoner executions, politically motivated.
Mexico’s foreign minister accuses Texas governor of ‘extortion’
Texas upped inspections of commercial trucks entering the US in a bid to pressure Mexican states increase security.
Protesting miners stop May Day speech by South Africa’s president
Striking miners got on stage as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, a founding member of the trade unions, spoke.
Kenyan president increases country’s minimum wage by 12%
Across East Africa, prices of certain commodities are rising partly because of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
French greens, far left strike deal ahead of parliamentary vote
Melenchon's far-left LFI movement agrees to form a joint front with the EELV against Macron's La Republique en March.
Missile attack causes fire in Iraqi oil refinery: Officials
Attack caused a minor fire at the refinery in Erbil, but has been brought under control.
Photos: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2022
Eid al-Fitr means ‘festival of breaking the fast’ and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Russia-Ukraine war is making Indians poorer and hungrier
Falling earnings dented by inflation which has been exacerbated by the war is hurting household diets.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 68
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 68th day, we take a look at the main developments.
India accuses Chinese phone maker Xiaomi of forex violations
India’s anti-money laundering agency took control of the bank accounts of Xiaomi Technology India, it said.
New Zealand welcomes tourists back as COVID rules eased
New Zealand welcomes tourists from US, UK, Canada, Japan and more than 50 other countries for first time in two years.
Russia not seeking to end Ukraine war by May 9: Lavrov
Russia's foreign minister says its Victory Day anniversary is not relevant to the pace of its war in Ukraine.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to discuss extending term of $3bn deposit
Saudi Arabia will discuss the option of extending the terms of $3bn deposit in Pakistani bank, a joint statement says.
Eid brings little joy for millions of Afghans facing hunger
Afghans struggle to put food on the table as the humanitarian situation continues to remain grim.