Singapore says embrace crypto or risk being ‘left behind’
Benefits of having a well-regulated local crypto industry could also extend beyond the financial sector.
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After rare clean spell, air quality set to drop in Indian capital
Falling temperatures and farmers preparing to torch farm waste likely to once again turn the New Delhi air hazardous.
Ethiopia accused of limiting rare UN probe on Tigray abuses
The joint investigation may be the world’s only official source of information on atrocities in Tigray.
Removed Sudan PM demands gov’t reinstatement amid world mediation
PM Hamdok 'insisted on the legitimacy of his government and transitional institutions', says information ministry.
Afghanistan: Deadly blasts near military hospital in Kabul
At least 19 people killed and 43 wounded in two explosions, interior ministry sources told Al Jazeera.
Diwali fervour returns in India as COVID situation eases
As pandemic eases with India reporting lowest daily cases since February, the festival this year is back in full swing.
New platform documents digital censorship of Palestinians
Groups say online tool is more relevant now than ever in light of recent mass censorship of Palestinian content in May.
‘Chilling pattern’: Pakistani journalists ‘targeted’ by cyber law
At least 23 journalists booked under the country’s draconian cyber-crime law in two years, media rights watchdog says.
‘Catastrophe’ faces Jordan’s water sector as climate heats up
Decreased rainfall and depleted groundwater sources mean water has become an increasingly scarce resource in Jordan.
NASA announces rare health-related SpaceX launch delay
The launch, which had been set for Wednesday, has now been rescheduled for Saturday night.
Three Chinese hostages escape their captors in Mali
Mali security forces rescue the three construction workers, hail their 'bravery and pugnacity'.
Israel approves Palestinian homes after advancing settlements
Approval of plans for 1,133 Palestinian homes comes after endorsement of plans for 3,144 homes in illegal settlements.
‘Digging our graves’: Guterres demands action at climate summit
UN chief tells COP26 to 'save humanity' and do more to protect vulnerable groups from effects of climate crisis.
UAE-based Yalla: From high-flyer to short seller target
Shares of Yalla have been targeted by short sellers who question the app's user numbers.
Virginia governors race is first ‘test of Biden’s presidency’
Republican candidate for governor Glenn Youngkin has run a surprisingly tough race against Democrat Terry McAulliffe.
McDonald’s McRib is now an NFT
The fast-food giant is creating non-fungible tokens in celebration of the McRib sandwich’s 40th anniversary.
Moldova will get 3bcm gas per year in new deal with Russia
Agreement follows protracted dispute after Russia's Gazprom proposed a considerable price rise.
Jeffrey Epstein ties cost Barclays CEO his job
Jes Staley had a 15-year professional relationship with deceased convicted sex offender Epstein.
Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse for BLM protest killings starts Monday
'Politics are going to run deep through this thing,' law professor says of the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse for murders.
OPEC+ members shun Biden’s calls to boost oil output
Kuwait is the latest OPEC+ member to reject Biden's call to boost output sooner and help lower petrol prices.