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.
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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.
Ivory Coast police seize record 2 tonnes of cocaine – worth $67m
Large cocaine seizures are rare but have become increasingly common along the West African Atlantic Coast.
CAR: ‘Historic’ trial kicks off, but not without challenges
The Special Criminal Court's first trial could address a gap in accountability that has spurred decades of conflict.
Macron wins election but Le Pen’s far right goes mainstream
Marine Le Pen wins unprecedented 41.5 percent of the vote as far-right ideas become increasingly acceptable in France.
Jammeh ally on trial in Germany over role in Gambian death squad
Bai Lowe is accused of being a driver for the ex-Gambian leader's hit squad, known as Junglers, between 2003 and 2006.
India, EU agree to broaden ties as Ukraine war shadows talks
Ursula von der Leyen's India trip is part of Western efforts to encourage New Delhi to reduce ties with old ally Russia.
World military spending tops $2 trillion for first time: SIPRI
The US, China, India, UK and Russia were the top five spenders, according to new data by defence think tank SIPRI.
Nicaragua withdraws from regional bloc OAS after election row
The regional bloc was among several international organisations that slammed the 2021 re-election of President Ortega.
Twitter kicks off deal negotiations with Tesla boss Musk: Report
Twitter's decision to engage with Musk shows it is exploring whether a sale is possible on attractive terms: Reuters