Turkey hits PKK targets in Iraq after three of its troops killed
A PKK attack killed three Turkish soldiers in northern Iraq, prompting a retaliatory air attack, Turkey says.
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India’s Serum Institute let Africa down on vaccines: Africa CDC
Africa's health watchdog denounces Serum's recent comments over low demand for its COVID-19 shots from the continent.
Israeli foreign minister Lapid visits Egypt to boost ties
Israeli FM Yair Lapid meets Egypt's president and foreign minister for talks that reflect budding bilateral ties.
Millions of EU gig workers could be heading for employee status
The EU unveiled draft rules that could see millions of gig workers classified as employees entitled to benefits.
Italy slaps Amazon with $1.2bn antitrust fine
Italian probe accused Amazon of 'harmful' practices and abusing its dominant position.
US weekly jobless claims hit 52-year low
Some 184,000 Americans filed initial jobless claims last week, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Thursday.
‘Challenge of our time’: Biden kicks off ‘Summit for Democracy’
US president calls on world leaders to make 'concrete' pledges to bolster democracy and human rights at event.
Visualising the global air travel industry
While air travel picked up in 2021, passenger numbers are still down by roughly half of pre-pandemic levels.
Starbucks union vote is latest test of resurgent US worker power
Vote counting gets under way Thursday in the Starbucks unionisation drive in Buffalo, New York.
COVID-19: Greeks who do not send children to school face jail
Athens cracks down on parents who refuse to send their children to school because of measures such as mask-wearing.
WHO warns against rich nations hoarding jabs to fight Omicron
Chief issue for international dose-sharing programme is wealthy countries donating COVID-19 vaccines with short shelf life.
Israel closes probe into fatal shooting of Palestinian assailant
Israel’s Justice Ministry says it accepts police officers' claim that they acted in self-defence.
US-led combat mission in Iraq ends, shifting to advisory role
United States will continue to provide assistance, advice and training to Iraqi forces, Iraqi and US officials say.
Poland: Concerns grow for missing four-year-old refugee girl
The child went missing on Monday after her parents, who are from Iraq, were allegedly pushed back to Belarus.
Iran nuclear deal talks resume in Vienna amid frictions
The deal's remaining signatories meet as European countries urge Iran to bring 'realistic proposals' to ease talks.
Filipino journalist who helped probe Duterte’s drug war shot dead
Jesus Malabanan is the 22nd journalist to have been killed since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in mid-2016.
Israel to discuss drills for Iran worst-case scenario: Report
US and Israeli defence chiefs to discuss preparations for a worst case scenario as diplomacy with Iran stutters.
Hong Kong democracy activists found guilty over Tiananmen vigil
Three, including tycoon Jimmy Lai, convicted over their part in last year's vigil commemorating those killed in 1989.
‘Toxic climate’: Hong Kong pilots buckle under ‘zero COVID’ rules
Cathay Pacific crew describe low morale at flagship carrier as questions hang over future of aviation hub.
Burkina Faso president fires PM amid security crisis
West African nation is struggling to contain attacks by groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL (ISIS)