WHO urges increased COVID vaccination efforts in Eastern Europe
WHO says the number of new daily COVID-19 cases more than doubled in six countries in the region in two weeks.
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Several dead after Spanish trawler sinks off Canada
The Spanish fishing vessel with a crew of 24 sank near the eastern coast of Canada, according to media reports.
Pakistan, Iran to form joint working group on border issues
Border patrols from both countries have come under attack in sporadic skirmishes along the roughly 750km-long border.
Hong Kong has ‘no plans’ for full lockdown, city’s leader insists
Carrie Lam says 'scale and speed of the spread of the virus' has overwhelmed authorities.
Singapore urged to halt double execution planned for Wednesday
Families of two men convicted of drug offences were informed of plans to carry out the executions a week ago.
Germany’s Scholz flies to Moscow in bid to avert war: Live news
Scholz says West is open to dialogue about Russia's security concerns, but will impose sanctions if it invades Ukraine.
Campaigning for next president kicks off in South Korea
Soaring house prices, inequality and corruption are key concerns for voters in March 9 election.
Myanmar military committed war crimes in Karenni state: Report
Fortify Rights says evidence shows military massacred civilians, as it urges ASEAN to support arms embargo on regime.
US: Tough border rhetoric dominates in lead-up to Texas election
Republican leaders vying for Texas governorship trying to 'out-Trump' each other ahead of March 1 vote, observers say.
US judge to dismiss Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against New York Times
Ex-Alaska governor accused US newspaper of damaging her reputation in editorial falsely linking her to a mass shooting.
Trudeau invokes emergency powers in response to trucker protests
Canada's PM says move aims to support, strengthen law enforcement amid ongoing anti-government blockades and rallies.
Wall Street closes lower after another session of wild swings
Traders are assessing simmering geopolitical tensions over Ukraine and the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Calls grow for Nicaragua to release jailed opposition figures
Pressure from US, EU and other observers mounts after death of detained opposition leader Hugo Torres on Saturday.
Israeli PM Bennett lands in Bahrain on first visit
Bennett to hold talks with Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa on bilateral ties.
Vancouver rallies for missing, murdered Indigenous women
Indigenous women in Canada are seven times more likely than non-Indigenous women to be murdered, advocacy group says.
‘Babushka battalion’ ready to protect Ukraine from Russia
As tensions with Russia escalate, some older Ukrainian women are ready to do whatever it takes to defend their nation.
Texas sues Meta over Facebook’s facial recognition practices
Texas's attorney general has accused Facebook's parent of unlawfully collecting biometric data for commercial reasons.
Avocado toast? US suspends imports from key region in Mexico
The US has paused shipments from one of Mexico's key regions pending a probe into a threat made to a food inspector.
Oil inches closer to $100 as Russia-Ukraine tensions simmer
Global benchmark Brent for April settlement jumped to $96.54 a barrel while WTI for March delivery rose to $95.50.
Russia says ready to continue diplomacy amid Ukraine crisis
Russian foreign minister urges Putin to continue talks on resolving standoff with Western powers over Ukraine.