New US Africa envoy to visit Ethiopia and Sudan
US envoy, assistant secretary to meet leaders and civil society actors during severe crises in the two African nations.
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Iran looking for ‘safe channel’ to pay UN dues to regain vote
Tehran has lost its voting rights at the UN for a second year in a row as it struggles to pay due to US sanctions.
UN decries Ethiopia air strikes; says dozens killed this month
UN says at least 108 civilians killed in Tigray since new year began as it warns aid distributions at an all-time low.
Russia says it dismantled REvil hacking group at US request
Moscow says it cracked down on ransomware cybercrime group suspected of attacks on US companies at Washington's request.
Philippines to acquire missile system from India for $375m
Philippines to be the first country to purchase missile system jointly developed by India and Russia to defend its seas.
US man who faked death to evade rape charges found alive in UK
Nicholas Alahverdian, who fled the US to evade prosecution, is arrested in Glasgow after being hospitalised with COVID.
Iran says 25-year China agreement enters implementation stage
The agreement was signed last year and includes economic, military and security cooperation.
China reaffirms opposition to US sanctions on Iran
Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells his Iranian counterpart during a meeting in Jiangsu that US is to blame for impasse.
US CDC urges use of ‘most protective mask you can’: COVID updates
Recommendation stops short of advocating nationwide usage of N95 respirators even as new cases pile up in record number.
Ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi faces five new corruption charges
Five new charges against country's ousted leader involve the government's hire, purchase and maintenance of helicopter.
North Korea confirms missile test from train amid fresh sanctions
Pyongyang says drill aimed at 'checking and judging' proficiency of the weapons that hit a 'set target' in the East Sea.
US: Far-right Oath Keepers founder pleads not guilty to sedition
Stewart Rhodes is charged with seditious conspiracy in relation to the US Capitol attack on January 6 last year.
‘Another hellish day’: Argentina swelters under record heat wave
Many towns are posting their highest temperatures since record-keeping began, sometimes up to 45 degrees Celsius.
‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli banned for life from pharma industry
Martin Shkreli was also ordered to pay $64m in damages for monopolizing the market for a life-saving drug.
Investors riding the NFT craze are facing billions in taxes
The NFT market has ballooned to $44bn, Chainalysis data shows, and rules about taxing the tokens are not clear.
Malians rally after army calls for protests over ECOWAS sanctions
Thousands protest across Mali in support of ruling military after West Africa bloc imposed sanctions over delayed vote.
Russia is preparing a pretext for invading Ukraine: US official
The Kremlin says reports that Russia is preparing a provocation are 'unfounded', as tensions reach new heights.
Catholic bishop acquitted of raping nun in India
Indian court acquitted a Roman Catholic bishop of charges of raping a nun in her rural convent.
US researchers share COVID-19 vaccine with the world
Using technology that can be scaled widely and cheaply, Corbevax offers a potential solution to vaccine inequality.
India defence chief’s pilot ‘disoriented by weather’: inquiry
Government blamed unexpected weather that led to helicopter crash last month that killed head of India's armed forces.