India’s Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe contest held in Israel
Sandhu, a 21-year-old model, tops a field of some 80 contestants in a pageant that was touched by politics and pandemic.
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Satellite Images Show Russian Military Forces Keep Massing Near Ukraine’s Border
Satellite images provided to BuzzFeed News and a slew of social media videos show that new Russian troops and heavy artillery were moved to strategic locations right around Biden and Putin’s virtual summit.
Alibaba employee who accused manager of sexual assault, fired
The female employee told a newspaper that Alibaba fired her and she didn't receive any severance pay.
A full Chinese invasion of Taiwan will be very hard: Report
Latest threat assessment by Taiwan's Defence Ministry comes amid escalating tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
South Korea to use facial recognition to track COVID-19 patients
The pilot programme in Bucheon will use AI algorithms and facial recognition to reduce workload of contact tracers.
Australia, South Korea sign $717m defence deal
Signing of historic defence contract took place during South Korean President Moon Jae-in's visit to Canberra.
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa has COVID-19, presidency says
Cyril Ramaphosa, 69, is self-isolating in Cape Town and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms, presidency says.
Johnson vows faster booster jabs as he warns of ‘Omicron wave’
The UK PM says everyone age 18 and older will be offered a third booster jab by the end of this month to tackle Omicron.
Palestinians killed during funeral at Lebanon refugee camp
Hamas officials say the violence erupted after a dispute broke out during the funeral procession of one of its members.
UK raises COVID alert level as Omicron variant surges
Due to 'rapid increase' in Omicron cases, COVID alert level has been raised to 4, the second-highest level.
US tornadoes: Rescuers search for survivors as toll nears 100
Little hope of finding survivors, as people reel from devastating tornadoes that have killed nearly 100 people.
WikiLeak’s Assange suffered ‘mini-stroke’ in prison: Fiancee
The revelation from Stella Moris comes days after a British court cleared the way for Assange's extradition to the US.
Pandemic health costs pushed half a billion people into poverty
The pandemic caused worst economic crisis since the 1930s, the World Bank and WHO say in a joint statement.
Tigray rebels retake Ethiopian Heritage town Lalibela: Residents
TPLF rebels are patrolling Lalibela, witnesses say, less than two weeks after gov't forces claimed to have retaken it.
Mali’s leader promises election timetable by new year
Leader of Mali's military government to announce timetable for a return to democratic rule by January 31.
Gunmen in Pakistan kill policeman guarding polio team
The attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces comes a day after two men with the TTP gunned down another police officer.
New Caledonia rejects independence from France in third vote
With 90.23 percent of ballots counted, 96.32 percent of voters had voted 'No' to independence, local media reports.
Rescue efforts under way after deadly Sicily explosion
At least three people died after an explosion caused several buildings to collapse in Ravanusa on the Italian island.
G7 warns of ‘massive consequences’ if Russia invades Ukraine
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says G7 is united amid concerns over a potential Russian incursion into Ukraine.
In Pictures: Search continues after devastating US tornadoes
Rescuers comb through fields of wreckage from devastating tornado outbreaks in the United States' Midwest and South.