EU slaps sanctions on Russian mercenary group Wagner
EU accuses the group of human rights abuses and carrying out clandestine operations on the Kremlin's behalf.
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US-backed SDF forces carry out deadly operation in eastern Syria
US-backed SDF forces say operation in Deir Az Zor targeted ISIL fighters but SANA agency says civilians killed in raid.
Testimony resumes in trial of ex-officer who killed Daunte Wright
Ex-Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter faces manslaughter charges in fatal shooting of Wright, 20, in April.
Sudan police fire tear gas at Khartoum protesters
Protesters say military should not be part of government as they cannot be trusted to lead the transition to democracy.
Russia says it may be forced to deploy INF in Europe
Official says intermediate-range nuclear missiles could be deployed if NATO refused to engage with Moscow.
Saudi wealth fund falls short of planned domestic spend
PIF invested only half of the $40bn it had planned to sink into the domestic economy.
Biden declares disaster in Kentucky amid hope on death toll
Spokesman for candle factory destroyed by twister in Kentucky says death toll at the site may be lower than expected.
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces after West Bank arrest raid
Jamil al-Kayyal, 31, was killed after Israeli forces raided the Ras al-Ain area in Nablus, Palestinian sources say.
Putin says he drove taxi after Soviet fall to make ends meet
In new film, Russian President Putin describes the collapse of the Soviet Union as a 'tragedy' for most citizens.
US sanction forces China’s AI firm SenseTime to delay IPO
US sanctioned the firm for its alleged role in creating facial-recognition software used to oppress Uyghur Muslims.
Saudi Arabia expects 2022 budget surplus after years of deficit
Riyadh estimates it will achieve a surplus of 90 billion riyals ($23.99 bn), or 2.5 percent of GDP, next year.
India’s Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe contest held in Israel
Sandhu, a 21-year-old model, tops a field of some 80 contestants in a pageant that was touched by politics and pandemic.
Satellite Images Show Russian Military Forces Keep Massing Near Ukraine’s Border
Satellite images provided to BuzzFeed News and a slew of social media videos show that new Russian troops and heavy artillery were moved to strategic locations right around Biden and Putin’s virtual summit.
Alibaba employee who accused manager of sexual assault, fired
The female employee told a newspaper that Alibaba fired her and she didn't receive any severance pay.
A full Chinese invasion of Taiwan will be very hard: Report
Latest threat assessment by Taiwan's Defence Ministry comes amid escalating tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
South Korea to use facial recognition to track COVID-19 patients
The pilot programme in Bucheon will use AI algorithms and facial recognition to reduce workload of contact tracers.
Australia, South Korea sign $717m defence deal
Signing of historic defence contract took place during South Korean President Moon Jae-in's visit to Canberra.
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa has COVID-19, presidency says
Cyril Ramaphosa, 69, is self-isolating in Cape Town and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms, presidency says.
Johnson vows faster booster jabs as he warns of ‘Omicron wave’
The UK PM says everyone age 18 and older will be offered a third booster jab by the end of this month to tackle Omicron.
Palestinians killed during funeral at Lebanon refugee camp
Hamas officials say the violence erupted after a dispute broke out during the funeral procession of one of its members.