‘Empty promises’: The US’s ‘Muslim ban’ still reverberates
Now-rescinded travel ban continues to have a lingering impact on US citizens and people around the world.
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Sri Lanka urges expats to send money home as cash crisis deepens
Celebrating Independence Day, President Rajapaksa called on Sri Lankans living abroad to invest in their homeland.
Iceland to end whaling as demand dwindles
Iceland says it plans to end the slaughter of the mammals from 2024 as the market for whale meat sinks.
Netflix film Perfect Strangers challenges Middle East taboos
Netflix’s first Arabic movie quickly became the most watched on the streaming company’s website in the region.
EU imposes sanctions on Mali’s PM, coup leaders
The officials are subject to a travel ban which prevents them from entering the EU and freezing of their assets.
Bitcoin jumps 10%, climbs past $40,000 for first time in 2 weeks
The world's largest cryptocurrency climbed by the most in more than three months.
Huge US winter storm leaves more than 330,000 without power
The storm brought snow and freezing rain to states that rarely see it, caused road crashes and disrupted air travel.
Leading Sudan pro-democracy group rejects UN mediation efforts
The Sudanese Professionals' Association refuses to meet UN representatives, accuses mission of failing to condemn coup.
Ottawa residents decry anti-vaccine trucker ‘occupation’
Ongoing protest led by some far-right activists brings intimidation, violence and fear to Canada's capital, locals say.
Putin hails China oil and gas deals amid tensions with Europe
Russia agrees deal to supply gas to China via a new pipeline as tensions simmer with European customers over Ukraine.
France to help UAE secure airspace from increasing attacks
Defence minister says France is also assisting with aerial surveillance using Rafale jets stationed in Abu Dhabi.
Iraqi militia attack on UAE a ‘message from Iran’
Analysts say drone strikes intended to put UAE on notice for its involvement in Yemen and Israel ties.
Bank of England urges restraint on pay hikes to rein in inflation
The British central bank this week raised interest rates again to fight inflation running at a 30-year high.
Lawlessness at the border mars Greece’s reputation over migration
A new lawsuit filed in international court could prove that Greece has systematically pushed asylum seekers away.
Facing Putin’s threat, Ukraine’s president plays two roles
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has to walk a political tightrope between the country's foreign policy and his domestic legitimacy.
Ukraine crisis: Who are the Russia-backed separatists?
About 4 million live in two pro-Russia statelets, including fighters who were born in Ukraine and Russian volunteers.
Photos: Opening ceremony of Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
The Opening Ceremony kicks off the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, the first city to host a Summer and Winter Games.
Saudi Aramco restarts talks on new stock offering
The fresh share sale could raise more money than Aramco's landmark 2019 IPO listing.
News Corp says ‘target of persistent cyberattack activity’
The WSJ has reported an investigation showed hackers likely sought to 'benefit China's interests'.
US economy adds 467,000 jobs in January, calming Omicron fears
Jobs creation was better than expected despite a wave of workers calling in sick as Omicron infections peaked.