Yemen replaces central bank governor, deputy amid currency crash
War-torn Yemen is witnessing a sharp deterioration in the value of its riyal currency.
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US: Second accuser says she admired Maxwell before abuse
US prosecutors are set to call two more accusers in Ghislaine Maxwell's high-profile sex abuse trial in New York City.
Israel delays major settlement plan for occupied East Jerusalem
A Jerusalem district committee decides against the proposal, citing the need for an environmental study.
India hosts Putin as it balances ties with Russia, US
New Delhi and Moscow sign host of defence and trade deals as India has drawn closer to the US - an adversary of Russia.
US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics
White House says US will not send diplomats to upcoming Winter Games over China's rights abuses, including in Xinjiang.
India says deliveries of Russian S-400 defence system have begun
New Delhi says it has started receiving parts of missile defence system in a deal that prompted threats of US sanctions.
Ethiopian forces recapture two key towns from rebels, gov’t says
Ethiopia's government says it has recaptured the strategic towns of Dessie and Kombolcha from Tigrayan rebels.
Canada to release more residential school documents: Report
News comes after hundreds of unmarked graves were discovered this year at former residential school sites in Canada.
SPAC merging with Trump’s media firm gets SEC information request
Digital World Acquisition Corp has drawn criticism since its plan to merge with Trump's media firm was announced.
Mine deaths in South Africa rise for second consecutive year
Worker safety continues to deteriorate in South Africa's mines.
Zimbabwe court drops case against investigative journalist
A high court drops two charges against Hopewell Chin'ono, but the reporter still faces trial over a tweet.
Three more hostages released in Haiti, US missionary group says
The 400 Mawozo gang still holds 12 hostages, including children, kidnapped in October and is seeking ransom payments.
NYC to impose COVID vaccine mandate on private employers
The move, announced by the city's mayor, comes amid rising concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant.
SEC investigating Tesla over whistleblower solar panel claims
SEC probe turns up the regulatory pressure on Tesla, which is already facing safety investigations by US watchdogs.
Malaria fight disrupted by COVID pandemic: WHO
The UN health agency cited a total of 241 million cases of the disease in 2020, up 14 million from the year before.
US economists see higher wages feeding inflation for 3 years
Survey shows 71% of economists don't see inflation falling to Fed's target rate until second half of 2023 or later.
South Africa: Anti-apartheid veteran Ebrahim dies aged 84
The largely unsung figure in the fight against apartheid had joined the struggle in his early teens.
ICC prosecutor defends dropping US from Afghan war crime probe
Rights groups have criticised Karim Khan's decision not to investigate US forces and CIA for war crimes.
Nigeria slams UK’s Omicron travel ban as ‘discriminatory’
UK added Nigeria to its travel 'red list', meaning arrivals from there will be banned except for UK and Irish residents.
Sudan police fire tear gas as thousands protest against military
Demonstrators in different locations across Khartoum and other cities voiced their rejection of the military deal.