Dozens killed in Ethiopian air strike on IDP camp in Tigray
Aid workers and TPLF say 56 killed in air raid on camp for displaced people in Dedebit near border with Eritrea.
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Iran sanctions more US officials over Soleimani assassination
In a symbolic move, Iran has added more US officials to a list that already included Donald Trump and Mike Pompeo.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says ANC needs renewal to regain support
Governing party marks its 110th anniversary while engulfed in bitter factional rivalries and corruption allegations.
Djokovic lawyers say COVID infection gave him Australia exemption
In court filing, lawyers say tennis star contracted COVID-19 last month and was later granted a vaccine exemption.
Egypt frees activist Ramy Shaath after he abandons nationality
Shaath's detention came amid a continuing crackdown on political dissent under Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Pakistan: At least 21 dead as heavy snow traps people in cars
Deceased include eight members of the same family after their vehicles were submerged in snow, officials say.
India COVID-19 cases skyrocket amid election campaign
Almost 142,000 new infections are recorded in the country as politicians address packed rallies before upcoming polls.
Iraq’s new parliament meets for the first time amid uncertainty
New parliament convenes to nominate a house speaker and two deputies in first session since October's elections.
‘Speak up’: Australia refugees urge Djokovic to advocate for them
Rights group says controversy over tennis star is the 'perfect opportunity' for Australia to create more humane policy.
Hospitalisations surge for unvaccinated American children
Worrisome trend in children too young to be vaccinated underscores the need for people to get their shots.
S Africa: Planned auction of key to Mandela’s prison cell halted
Prison key that kept the human rights icon locked up reportedly left South Africa without the 'necessary permits'.
Kazakhstan detains former security chief for treason
Security forces appeared to reclaim the streets of Kazakhstan's main city Almaty after days of violence.
Explosion in China’s Chongqing kills 16: state media
Building housing a canteen in China's southwest collapsed after an explosion suspected to have been caused by gas leak.
Duterte wants unvaccinated jailed as COVID rate hits record high
The Philippines' 40 percent positivity rate - an all-time high for the third straight day - has been driven by Omicron.
Airbnb questioned over Xinjiang business amid Uighur ‘genocide’
More than a dozen of Airbnb's listings in Xinjiang are on land reportedly owned by a company under US sanctions list.
Fleeing violence in Myanmar, thousands camp along Thai border river
At least 2,000 people are reportedly camped out in four separate locations on the Myanmar side of the Moei River.
US Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Biden’s vaccine mandates
The Biden administration wants to require millions of US workers to get vaccinated or be regularly tested for COVID-19.
‘Remain in Mexico 2.0’: How did the Trump-era policy get revived?
The Biden administration reinstated the controversial 'Remain in Mexico' programme under court order in early December.
Microsoft and Alphabet see worst week since start of pandemic
For the week, shares of Alphabet fell 5.4%, while Microsoft shares shed 6.6%.
Biden comforts families in fire-devastated Colorado
Rare winter blazes scorched thousands of acres in the Denver area late last month, forcing tens of thousands to flee.