EU regulator approves first COVID shot for 5- to 11-year-olds
Bloc joins a growing number of countries including US, Canada, Israel, China and Saudi which have cleared jabs for kids.
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Emirati general accused of torture elected president of Interpol
Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi, who has been accused of torture, will take on the largely ceremonial role for a four-year term.
Pakistani police arrest four for ‘blasphemy’ over mosque argument
Four Muslims accused of blasphemy after arguing with cleric who refused to make funeral announcement for a Christian.
Pakistan’s anti-smog squads target Lahore factories for emissions
Officials to visit 300 industrial factories in Lahore that were identified as being responsible for pollution spike.
Palestinians decry Israeli plan for settlements near Jerusalem
PA demands US intervention as Israel approves thousands of settlement homes in the occupied West Bank near Jerusalem.
Haiti prime minister forms new cabinet amid political turmoil
The announcement comes as the country grapples with a rise in violence, kidnappings and ongoing fuel shortages.
Germany’s COVID death toll passes 100,000 amid record infections
Germany, one of the many European countries battling a COVID surge, hits a new daily infection record.
Deadly explosion rocks Somali capital Mogadishu
At least eight people killed and 17 others injured in attack targeting a UN convoy claimed by the al-Shabab armed group.
Australia tables contentious religious anti-discrimination bill
PM says bill will protect people of faith against 'cancel culture', critics say it will make discrimination lawful.
Bangladesh begins moving Rohingya to remote island amid criticism
Over 2,000 Rohingya set to be transferred to Bhashan Char island in Bay of Bengal, amid claims of forced relocations.
Australia deploys troops to Solomon Islands as riots continue
Unrest rocks capital for a second day with rioters targeting Chinatown amid escalating inter-island tensions..
UN chief calls for immediate end to fighting in Ethiopia
Call comes as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reported to be on the front lines and men flocking to join military.
Why are China and Russia strengthening ties?
Deepening of ties between China and Russia is unprecedented and comes at a time of escalating tensions with the West.
Authorities take over some Martinique fuel stations amid protests
Protests against COVID-19 curbs, including mandatory jabs for health workers, are hitting Caribbean island territory.
Thailand refugee deportations trigger condemnation, defiance
Thailand has returned a number of Cambodian opposition activists in a move condemned by the UN refugee agency.
Mexico’s AMLO does U-turn on central bank job
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador chose Victoria Rodriguez to replace his initial pick for central bank governor.
US could drop Colombia’s FARC from ‘terror’ list by end of month
Conflict resolution groups welcome news of US delisting as a step towards lasting peace in Colombia.
‘False sense of security’ around COVID vaccines: WHO
WHO chief says many vaccinated people wrongly think they no longer need to take other precautions against COVID.
Libya election commission says Saif Gaddafi ineligible to run
Son of former ruler among 25 of the 98 registered presidential candidates disqualified from the December 24 election.
Sweden’s first female PM resigns hours after appointment
Magdalena Andersson, the first female prime minister in Swedish history, quits hours after taking the role.