UN starts talks in Sudan over post-coup crisis
United Nations consultations with Sudanese civil society groups began on Monday.
Category Archives: News
Gaming force: Grand Theft Auto maker buys FarmVille maker
The acquisition hopes to combine Take-Two's industry clout with Zynga's massive mobile gaming following.
Bitcoin heading for worst yearly start since at least 2012
Bitcoin dipped below $40,000 on Monday.
‘Grateful’ Novak Djokovic back in practice after release
Tennis star Novak Djokovic shares a photo of himself at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena after winning court battle.
Stay home sick or get paid? Workers face Omicron dilemma
As Omicron rages across US, workers who don't get paid sick leave forced to choose between physical or financial health.
Libyan security forces violently break up migrant protest
Security forces arrested hundreds of migrants protesting outside a shuttered UN centre, activists and migrants said.
Kazakh leader declares ‘coup d’etat’ over as Putin claims victory
President Tokayev says 'counterterrorism' operation to end soon after days of bloody protests.
Israel: Netanyahu, Olmert butt heads in court defamation suit
Netanyahu alleges Olmert sought to harm his reputation and is seeking nearly $270,000 in damages.
‘Say no to Putin’: Ukrainians support protests in Kazakhstan
Demonstrators in Kyiv fly the blue and gold flag of Kazakhstan, where Russian troops have been sent to quell riots.
Cuban asylum seekers in Greece ‘forcibly expelled’ to Turkey
Dozens of Cuban nationals in legal limbo in Turkey after reporting violent and illegal expulsions from Greece.
US comedian Bob Saget, star of Full House, dead at 65
Saget gained the reputation of "America's Dad" during eight seasons on the ABC show, which ran from 1987 to 1995.
Afghan baby lost in Kabul airlift chaos reunited with relatives
Sohail Ahmadi was just two months old when he went missing on August 19, as thousands rushed to leave Afghanistan.
Iran says won’t officially recognise Taliban after Tehran talks
Iran has been in constant contact with the Taliban since its August takeover, but has called for inclusive government.
US, Russian officials meet in Geneva as Ukraine tensions mount
Washington is seeking to avert a Russian invasion of Ukraine while the Kremlin eyes expansive security demands.
Gulf ministers visit China to discuss strengthening energy ties
Diplomats of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahran are on a five-day visit to China along with the head of the GCC.
India starts COVID booster shots for the vulnerable as cases rise
Healthcare and front-line workers along with people above 60 with health issues line up at vaccine centres across India.
Schools reopen in Uganda after nearly-two-year COVID closure
Almost 15 million pupils did no attend school in Uganda since March 2020 as COVID-19 swept the world.
Opposition wins tense Venezuela vote in Chavez home region
The vote in Barinas marks the first victory for the opposition in 23 years.
Italy tightens COVID restrictions for unvaccinated citizens: Live
Italians who are not vaccinated will not be able to enter restaurants or take domestic flights under new rules.
Mali ‘strongly condemns’ ECOWAS sanctions; closes land borders
Mali's transitional authorities recall ambassadors to neighbouring states, announce border closure amid rising tensions.