Many dead, villages ‘smashed’ as Typhoon Rai batters Philippines
Super typhoon barrels across Philippines, blowing off roofs and toppling power lines in central provinces.
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Saudi Arabia sends humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Two aircraft carry aid to Afghanistan, the kingdom's first such initiative since Taliban took over government in August.
Biden warns of ‘winter of illness, death’ for US unvaccinated
Warning comes as G7 calls Omicron world's biggest threat to public health and UN appeals for an end to vaccine hoarding.
Taiwan set for contentious referendum on US pork imports
Taiwanese will vote on whether to ban imports of pork with ractopamine, a feed additive commonly used in the US.
Kim Jong Un: 10 years of missiles, murder and economic misery
Since taking over North Korea from his father 10 years ago, Kim has shown that his thirst for power is strong.
Dozens killed in Japan building fire, arson suspected
At least 24 die after fire breaks out at a building in western Osaka.
US CDC panel votes to recommend mRNA COVID-19 vaccines over J&J’s
The US had briefly paused use of the COVID jab in April, before finding benefit outweighs very rare, but deadly, risks.
Lucia Hiriart, widow of Chilean dictator Pinochet, dies at age 99
Hiriart aroused strong reactions among Chileans for the perceived influence she had on Pinochet, who ruled for 17 years.
Electric vehicle startup Rivian to build $5B plant in Georgia, US
The Amazon-backed startup also reported its first quarterly results since going public, reporting a third-quarter loss.
Nasdaq ends sharply lower as investors move away from Big Tech
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.47 percent to 15,180.44 on Thursday.
US military spending grows as policy shifts to ‘prioritise China’
Progressive legislators question massive US defence budget, which officials say is necessary amid China competition.
Argentina’s economy grows a robust 11.9 percent in third quarter
The South American nation has seen its economy recover more quickly than expected after taking a big hit from COVID-19.
Rights groups report wave of abuses against Tigrayans in Ethiopia
Amnesty and HRW report surge in abuse by Amhara security forces and militias in western Tigray.
UK: BOE delivers its first pandemic rate hike to combat inflation
The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate by 15 basis points to 0.25 percent.
Ebola outbreak in DRC’s east declared over
Authorities announce the end of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's 13th Ebola outbreak that emerged in October.
Bangladesh marks 50 years of liberation war victory over Pakistan
Nation celebrates victory in 1971 independence war by hosting military parade with India's president as guest of honour.
Palestinian embroidery added to UNESCO cultural heritage list
Palestinian PM welcomes move as an important step to 'protect our Palestinian identity, heritage and narrative'.
India to raise legal marriage age for women, activists sceptical
Government clears proposal to raise minimum age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, but rights activists are not sure.
‘Under attack’: EU leaders consider new sanctions against Russia
Ukraine is the key flashpoint between Russia and the West as Moscow is thought to have built up troops along the border.
US oil company charged in October California spill
Prosecutors say operators did not properly respond to leak, which polluted miles of California's coastline.