DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi orders mining licences audit
Congolese leader says measure is aimed at combatting fraud within the lucrative sector.
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‘Last hope’: Lebanese abroad seek a say at polls
More than 210,000 members of diaspora have registered to vote in crisis-hit country's upcoming parliamentary election.
Houthis say drone attacks target several Saudi cities
Saudi-led coalition later said it attacked 13 targets in Yemen during a military operation against the group.
Austrian far-right Freedom Party protests against COVID measures
Freedom Party supporters among thousands protesting in Vienna against COVID lockdown and mandatory vaccinations.
Qatar welcomes ILO report despite admitted data gaps
Organisation says most workers who suffered occupational injuries came from Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
China slams ‘irresponsible’ UN comments on jailed journalist
UN, rights groups have urged Beijing to release Zhang Zhan, who was jailed for her coverage of China's COVID-19 response.
Iran’s IRGC seizes foreign tanker for smuggling diesel
The Revolutionary Guards say the unnamed foreign ship was carrying 150,000 litres of diesel.
Sudan anti-coup protest death toll rises to 40 as teenager dies
Teenager succumbs to his wounds after being shot in head by live rounds days earlier, taking protest death toll to 40.
US defence chief pledges to counter Iran during Bahrain visit
Lloyd Austin seeks to reassure Middle East allies that President Biden's administration is committed to the region.
Israel returns wrong body to killed Palestinian teenager’s family
The mix-up draws attention to Israel's policy of withholding bodies of Palestinians who allegedly carried out attacks.
A Chinese Tennis Star Accused A Top Official Of Sexual Assault. Then She Disappeared.
Tennis stars are demanding answers about Peng Shuai, whose disappearance has again underscored China’s brutal authoritarianism just months before it hosts the Winter Olympics.
Georgia’s jailed ex-leader Saakashvili ends 50-day hunger strike
Former President Mikheil Saakashvili agrees to end strike after authorities offer to move him to a military hospital.
Thousands take to Australia streets over COVID-19 measures, jabs
Thousands demonstrate for and against vaccine mandates in a country with one of the world's highest inoculation rates.
US and Taiwan to hold second round of economic dialogue
Economic dialogue launched last year amid increasing pressure on Taiwan from China.
Dutch police fire warning shots as COVID protests rock Rotterdam
Dozens arrested and seven injured after protests against partial lockdown turn violent.
‘Born as US citizen’: Afghan refugees welcome newborns in US
More than 250 children have been born to Afghan evacuees in US bases since the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Under fire for ‘sham’ vote, Nicaragua begins withdrawal from OAS
Organization of American States adopted resolution last week saying Nicaraguan elections lacked 'democratic legitimacy'.
How will the COVID pandemic affect flu season?
Experts say Northern Hemisphere countries face an unpredictable winter as COVID spreads during the flu season.
Anger, disappointment, joy: US reacts to Rittenhouse acquittal
Civil rights activists and Democratic lawmakers decry the verdict, while ex-President Donald Trump's allies rejoice.
Lukashenko says troops may have helped refugees reach EU
European governments have accused Belarus of artificially creating the crisis by bringing in would-be migrants.