COVID leaves lasting scars as Biden marks first year in office
Victims' families say they are still grappling with deep pain as US President Joe Biden vows to keep fighting the virus.
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Oil’s rally falters as stockpiles rise, Biden pledges support
Despite a mixed picture on the overall oil inventory side, United States demand shows little sign of slowing down.
China, Russia block US bid to sanction North Koreans at UN
US is seeking UN travel ban and asset freeze on individuals it says are involved in North Korea's missile programme.
US prosecutors drop charges against MIT professor over China ties
The reversal comes as the US reviews its policy of prosecuting cases of economic espionage intended to benefit China.
US sanctions four Ukrainians accused of working for Russia
Biden administration targets Ukrainian nationals, including two lawmakers, it accuses of working to destabilise country.
Explosion in Ghana town kills 17, destroys hundreds of buildings
Road collision involving explosive-laden truck and motorcycle leaves at least 17 people dead and injures 59 others.
Barbados PM hails governing party’s landslide election victory
Mia Mottley's Labor Party won all 30 legislative seats in Barbados' first vote as a republic, preliminary results show.
Sudanese judges, US denounce crackdown on anti-coup protesters
US diplomats try to boost UN efforts to cajole military in restoring transition to full civilian rule.
Russia’s central bank proposes ban on crypto mining and trading
Crypto bears the hallmarks of a pyramid scheme and undermines monetary policy sovereignty, said Russia's central bank.
Symbolic Doomsday Clock remains dangerously close to midnight
Doomsday Clock stays at 100 seconds to midnight, as scientists warn of threats of nuclear war and climate change.
Snowstorm brings more misery for Syrians at IDP camps
Dozens of families in an IDP camp in northwestern Syria have been trapped for two days amid a winter storm.
Is Musk’s brain implant company moving closer to human trials?
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant firm, is hiring a clinical trial director.
US, Europe present united front before Blinken-Lavrov talks
Washington says any Russian aggression towards Ukraine will be met with a 'severe, united' response from the West.
Rights groups want UN to ban Bangladesh’s RAB from peacekeeping
Twelve human rights groups have asked the UN to exclude the Rapid Action Battalion from peacekeeping missions.
Pakistan: Deadly bomb blast targets Lahore’s shopping district
At least two people reported to have been killed and 16 injured in the incident.
Liberia stampede: Dozens killed at religious event near Monrovia
Police say at least 29 people killed in disaster in a suburb of the capital, but there are fears the toll could rise.
Pakistan places new restrictions amid rise in COVID cases
The restrictions include a ban on indoor gatherings and any indoor dining at restaurants starting Thursday.
China’s PLA accused of abducting Indian teen in Arunachal Pradesh
Ruling BJP party's parliamentarian says Chinese forces 'abducted' a 17-year-old boy in the disputed border areas.
CIA finds most Havana Syndrome cases not work of enemies: Report
Spy agency's early findings say most cases of mysterious affliction affecting US diplomats explained by other factors.
Progress or folly? Jokowi’s vision for Indonesia’s new capital
Critics say the plan will displace Indigenous peoples and centralise power in ways that may be unconstitutional.