Kane Tanaka, world’s oldest person, dies at 119
Tanaka, who enjoyed board games and maths puzzles, died in hospital in southwestern Japan.
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Kim vows to boost nuclear arsenal at night time military parade
Parade started at 10pm in Pyongyang after state media urged people and armed forces to pledge 'absolute loyalty'.
UN chief embarks on Moscow trip amid criticism
Three months into Russian invasion of Ukraine, UN agencies are struggling to reach civilians under siege in the east.
US police release name of officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya
Lyoya's family and supporters demanded the officer, Christopher Schurr, be named publicly and face criminal charges.
Tigray rebels leave Ethiopia’s Afar region: TPLF spokesperson
TPLF says rebels withdraw from neighbouring region but Afar police commissioner says fighters remain in some districts.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Lavrov warns of risk of World War III
Russian foreign minister also says Western weapons sent to Ukraine 'will be a legitimate target' for Russia's military.
Elon Musk’s Twitter deal stirs free speech, disinformation debate
Musk invokes 'free speech' after Twitter board approves $44bn deal, bringing him closer to owning social media platform.
Canada to probe use of emergency measures to end trucker protests
Emergencies Act requires gov't to set up inquiry into circumstances leading to its use, actions taken during emergency.
Cuba accuses US of trying to exclude it from regional summit
Cuban foreign minister says Washington is pressuring governments to block Havana from Summit of the Americas in June.
Russia claims it prevented ‘murder’ of pro-Kremlin journalist
Moscow says it has arrested members of a 'neo-Nazi terrorist' group after foiling their plot to assassinate TV anchor.
Ukraine urges UN to mediate corridor from Mariupol’s Azovstal
Kyiv rejects 'unilateral' Russian move to open humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave the Azovstal steel plant.
Oil falls as China’s COVID-19 outbreak imperils demand outlook
The world’s biggest crude importer is heading for the worst oil demand shock since the early days of the pandemic.
Religious freedom in India ‘significantly worsened’: US panel
For third straight year, US commission recommends adding India to religious freedom blacklist over alleged abuses.
El Salvador extends state of emergency to curb gang violence
Measures enacted by the government have raised concerns over rights abuses with thousands arrested.
Biden nominates Bridget Brink as US ambassador to Ukraine
The announcement came after US officials visited Ukraine and announced more aid and plans to reopen US embassy in Kyiv.
Russia warns US against sending more arms to Ukraine
Moscow says weapon supplies would further aggravate the situation and raise the stakes of the conflict.
Pakistan seeks more funds from IMF
Islamabad to roll back subsidies to oil&gas sector ahead of IMF review next month as forex reserves shrink.
‘Russia is failing in its war aims’ in Ukraine: US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ukraine's 'extraordinary courage' has foiled Russia's advance on Kyiv.
Myanmar military court delays verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi trial
Nobel laureate has been detained since the military overthrew the democratically elected government last year.
‘Failed state’: Sri Lanka’s Buddhist leaders want gov’t to resign
Island's most influential Buddhist clerics now join growing list of former allies calling for government's resignation.