Turkey, Armenia talk normalising ties after decades of animosity
The neighbours are at odds over various issues, primarily the 1915 mass killings of 1.5 million Armenians.
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North Korea fires more missiles; warns US of ‘stronger reaction’
Launch comes as Pyongyang accused United States of intentionally escalating situation by calling for tougher sanctions.
Visualising the race to build the world’s fastest supercomputers
Among the 10 fastest supercomputers in the world, five are located in the US, two in China and one each in Japan, Germa
Several dead as train derails in India’s West Bengal state
At least nine dead and 45 others wounded as passenger train derails in the eastern state's Jalpaiguri district.
Voices of concern at ASEAN over Hun Sen’s Myanmar visit
Malaysian foreign minister says that as current chair of ASEAN, Hun Sen should have consulted other member states.
Hugo Boss And Other Big Brands Vowed To Steer Clear Of Forced Labor In China — But These Shipping Records Raise Questions
Amid rising tensions and the approaching Beijing Olympics, the US banned Xinjiang cotton last year. But Hugo Boss still took shipments from Esquel, which gins cotton in Xinjiang.
Nasdaq 100 sinks more than 2.5 percent as technology rout deepens
The tech-heavy Nasdaq led losses on Wall Street amid growing fear that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
US Supreme Court blocks COVID vaccine mandate for businesses
The US's top court rules Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to advance rule for large employers.
What’s in Democrats’ US voting-rights legislation?
Pending bill seeks to limit 'gerrymandering', make voting easier, and end 'dark money' donations, among other things.
Can NATO and Russia bridge their differences?
NATO and Russia end talks in Brussels, with relations said to be at a critically low level.
US: Founder of far-right Oath Keepers arrested over Capitol riot
Stewart Rhodes and 10 others face seditious conspiracy charges in relation to the deadly attack on January 6 last year.
Israeli forces violently suppress Palestinian protest in Naqab
Dozens of Bedouin Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces who fired rubber-coated bullets, tear gas and stun grenades.
UN chief warns millions of Afghans are on ‘verge of death’
Antonio Guterres pleads with US, World Bank to unfreeze Afghanistan's funds to avert an economic and social collapse.
Two civilians wounded in rocket attack on Baghdad’s Green Zone
Two civilians wounded as rocket strikes residential complex near US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say.
Relief, satisfaction at conviction of Syrian former colonel
Survivor Musallam al-Quwatli says conviction of Anwar Raslan for his role in crimes against humanity was a 'first step'.
UK’s Prince Andrew gives up military titles, patronages: Palace
Move follows lawyers' failure to persuade a US judge to dismiss a civil case against Andrew for allleged sexual assault.
French teachers strike against ‘chaotic’ COVID-19 school strategy
Tens of thousands of teachers have walked out in nationwide strike to demand better protection for pupils and staff.
UN chief urges Mali gov’t to announce ‘acceptable’ vote timetable
Antonio Guterres says he is working with the AU and ECOWAS on creating 'conditions' to allow for accelerated transition.
Global film stars back Emma Watson on Palestinian solidarity post
More than 40 film stars, including Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon, sign a petition supporting Watson's stance
Navient to cancel $1.7BN in student loans as part of settlement
Navient reached a settlement with 39 US states to pay $1.85bn to resolve predatory lending claims.