Outrage as India actor arrested for tweet on hijab row judge
Chetan Kumar had commented that judge overseeing hijab case previously made 'disturbing comments' in a rape case.
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US truckers planning pandemic protest to begin heading to DC
US convoys follow recent Canadian truckers’ protests which shut down Ottawa and the busiest US Canadian border crossing.
Ukraine crisis: What does Belarus have to gain, and lose?
Lukashenko could benefit politically by siding with Putin, but observers warn the friendship could backfire.
WHO announces new hub for training countries to make COVID jabs
UN agency says hub in South Korea will share mRNA technology being developed by the WHO and partners in South Africa.
Saudi Aramco closes $15.5BN BlackRock-led gas pipeline deal
Saudi Aramco has entered into an agreement with BlackRock to explore low-carbon energy projects.
Ukraine crisis: Why is Macron taking on the role of mediator?
Analysts say the French president, who faces an uncertain election, may be benefiting from the situation in Ukraine.
Slovakia sets new trial in case of murdered journalist Jan Kuciak
A fresh trial against millionaire Marian Kocner and an alleged accomplice will begin next week.
US ports to get $450m to ease supply chain congestion
The federal money is also meant to move goods to lower prices for American consumers.
Israel fires missiles on border positions inside Syria
Syria says missiles launched from Israeli-occupied Golan Heights struck areas around the nearby town of Quneitra.
Russian billionaires see wealth tumble as tensions escalate
As Ukraine conflict intensifies, fortunes of Russia's super-rich have shrunk amid sanctions, sinking stock markets.
Tonga internet reconnected five weeks after volcanic eruption
Massive eruption and tsunami had ruptured undersea cable, leaving residents with only makeshift satellite connections.
Hong Kong to test everyone in territory for COVID three times over
Mass compulsory testing plan to begin in the middle of March, as the territory struggles to get control of Omicron wave.
Ukraine crisis: UN says Russian troops ‘not peacekeepers’ – Live
UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire as Western countries impose sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine crisis.
Fiji gets to tell its own climate story in new books for children
Publishers hope series will inspire the children of the Pacific to protect an ocean deeply connected to their culture.
Icahn’s board fight at McDonald’s pivots on pigs in small crates
McDonald’s is facing the most high-profile attack on its animal-welfare policies to date.
Life slowly resumes in Ottawa under heavy police presence
Shops are reopening in centre of Canada's capital after weeks-long occupation by anti-government protesters dispersed.
US restricts import of Afghan cultural items to prevent ‘pillage’
Hundreds of priceless artefacts have been stolen or destroyed following the 2021 Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy, 14, in West Bank: Ministry
The Palestinian health ministry says Mohammed Shehadeh killed by Israeli forces in Al-Khader near Bethleham.
Russia risks losing Champions League final over Ukraine crisis
UEFA under pressure to move the football final from St Petersburg after Moscow's recognition of Ukraine's rebel regions.
Biden imposes new Russia sanctions, decries ‘beginning invasion’
US sanctions target Russia's sovereign debt and two large Russian financial institutions as Ukraine tensions rise.