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Israeli PM Naftali Bennett begins first official visit to UAE
Naftali Bennett's office says he will meet UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
Indian Prime Minister Modi’s Twitter handle ‘briefly compromised’
Narendra Modi's personal Twitter account, which has more than 73 million followers, was hacked.
In Pictures: Austria protesters rally against COVID restrictions
Protesters demonstrate against policies such as compulsory vaccinations, with fines for those who refuse the jab.
Brazil judge mandates proof of vaccination for foreign visitors
Supreme Court justice rules all travellers arriving in Brazil must present proof of vaccination to enter the country.
‘Headed for disaster’: Argentinians protest against IMF debt deal
Thousands gathered in Buenos Aires to protest against government's bid to renegotiate its debts to the IMF.
New Caledonia holds tense final vote on independence from France
Main independence parties are calling for a boycott due to high number of COVID-19 cases.
Malaysian artists earn freedom to be creative with NFTs
Non-fungible tokens are helping Southeast Asian artists to make lucrative sales, and democratise art.
At least 100 feared dead after tornadoes devastate midwestern US
President Joe Biden promises aid after 'one of the largest' tornado outbreaks in US history.
Former Barcelona youth coach investigated for sexual abuse
Albert Benaiges, who has been accused of sexually abusing dozens of school students, has refuted the accusations.
G7 ministers seek to present a ‘show of unity’ against Russia
G7 ministers gather in the UK as Western nations express concerns against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Kidnapped Red Cross workers freed in eastern DRC
Two staff members abducted last month in North Kivu province have been freed, ICRC delegation head says.
Thousands of Serbians block roads to protest lithium mine project
Protesters fear mining by multinational companies will cause huge damage to local environment.
Tens of thousands protest Austria’s compulsory COVID vaccines
An estimated 44,000 people attend the rally in Vienna as Austria introduces mandatory coronavirus jabs.
Turkey’s Erdogan says social media a ‘threat to democracy’
Erdogan says it is important to fight disinformation and propaganda within 'the framework of truth'.
Dozens dead as tornadoes rip through southern United States
More than 70 feared dead in Kentucky as severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple southern US states.
Libya delays candidate list as likely election postponement looms
Disputes about fundamental rules governing the election have continued throughout the process, including the timetable.
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight Omicron surge
Scientists say effect of Omicron in early 2022 may be reduced with control measures such as working from home.
Bangladesh protests US sanctions against RAB, security chiefs
Seven people, including Bangladesh's national police chief, have been sanctioned by the US over alleged rights abuses.
Sudanese demand freeze of international aid to the military
Sudanese protesters call for withholding development aid from coup plotters.