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Australia says it will list Hamas as ‘terrorist’ group
Designation to place restrictions on financing or providing support to Palestinian movement.
France, European allies announce military withdrawal from Mali
Macron denies that the almost decade-long military deployment led by his country has ended in failure.
Bridgewater fight video: Outrage over US police action
Video shared on social media shows US police violently tackling a Black teen during a fight with a young white man.
What to expect at the 6th EU-AU Summit
The sixth edition of the European Union-African Union summit aims to move past declarations of intent.
Photos: ‘Unity Day’ held in Ukraine to defy Russia invasion fear
Russia has denied it will invade, but has warned it could take unspecified 'military-technical' action.
Chipmaker Nvidia forecasts upbeat current-quarter revenue
The world's largest maker of graphic and AI chips is banking on the supercharged demand for data centres.
Shop till you drop: Shopify plunges 17% on weaker growth outlook
The Canadian e-commerce company said that the pandemic-inspired shopping surge is beginning to slow down.
US and Iranian officials suggest nuclear talks nearing conclusion
Iranian negotiator says deal is 'closer than ever' as US State Department stresses that days ahead will be 'decisive'.
Kashmir men spend over 100 days in jail for cheering Pakistan win
Three Kashmiri students languish in jail for celebrating the Pakistan cricket team's win against India in October.
Fed prepared for faster interest-rate hikes if inflation persists
Surging inflation has spurred some United State central bankers to revise up their outlook for rate increases this year.
Lots of flags but little enthusiasm for Ukraine’s ‘Unity Day’
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared February 16 'Unity Day' in an attempt to reclaim it for Ukrainians.
Flutterwave is now Africa’s most valuable startup
The emerging markets-focused payments firm has more than tripled its valuation in less than a year to over $3bn.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland to ease COVID restrictions
Requirements to enter restaurants and bars will be relaxed with a negative test sufficing rather than vaccination proof.
Maduro ally Saab was DEA informant before arrest, records show
Alex Saab, an ally of the Venezuelan president, agreed in 2018 to cooperate with the US drug agency, documents show.
George Floyd killing: Second officer testifies in federal trial
Three former Minneapolis police officers are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights in May 2020 killing.
Taliban delegation holds talks with EU, US diplomats in Doha
Western envoys meet Taliban members as the group seeks recognition and badly-needed funds amid a humanitarian crisis.
NATO, US say Russia is still building up troops near Ukraine
NATO allies question Putin's stated desire to negotiate a solution to the crisis as Ukraine marks 'Day of Unity'.
Forced displacement in Colombia more than doubled in 2021: Report
UN agency says forced displacement increased by 57 percent amid an increase in attacks and clashes by armed groups.
As COVID curbs are lifted, experts call for clear messaging
With many governments around the world lifting COVID restrictions, scientists urge caution and clarity.