‘Release or death’: Palestinian in Israeli jail stops medication
Amin Shweiki, 61, refuses to take insulin injections in protest against months-long detention without trial or charge.
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World leaders speak on fourth day of UN General Assembly: Live
Leaders of Palestinian Authority, Germany, Nigeria, Pakistan and Japan among speakers as annual gathering continues.
Drive to end energy poverty gets jump start at United Nations
World leaders are gathering to revitalise commitments to end energy poverty for all.
Trump allies Bannon, Meadows subpoenaed in Capitol riot probe
Ex-Trump advisers to be probed over storming of US Capitol on January 6 as Congress was meeting to certify Biden's win.
Petrol stations close in UK amid shortage of truck drivers
Government urges Brits against panic buying as shortage of hauliers stretches supply chains to breaking point.
North Korea open to talks with South, but under conditions
Comments by influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un likely aimed at easing US sanctions, experts say.
Sri Lanka arrests Tamil MP for commemorating separatist rebel
Opposition legislator Selvarajah Kajendran arrested for remembering rebel who died campaigning for minority community.
US officials deny plans to send Haiti migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The denial comes after progressive politicians slammed Biden admin's plans to send migrants to the US base in Cuba.
US CDC backs COVID-19 boosters for at-risk workers, elderly
Agency's director overruled its own panel in recommending boosters for people who face high risk of infection at work.
Taliban official says strict punishment, executions, will return
Taliban leader Mullah Nooruddin Turabi says punishments such as 'cutting off hands' was necessary for 'security'.
Sabina Nessa: London murder reignites fears over women’s safety
Campaigners say authorities must tackle 'root causes of male violence against women' in the wake of teacher's killing.
Indian photographer in video stomps on man shot by Assam police
Muslims protesting against government's forced displacement fired at by police, killing at least two and wounding many.
Police officer convicted of George Floyd murder appeals ruling
Advocates have said police officer Derek Chauvin's conviction should represent a sea change in police accountability.
Oldest human footprints in North America found in New Mexico
Fossilised footprints dating 23,000 years push back known date the continent was colonised by thousands of years.
Pakistan to US: Abandoning Afghanistan risks humanitarian crisis
Pakistan repeats call for the world not to 'abandon' Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of that country.
Mapping Afghanistan’s untapped natural resources
Afghanistan is believed to hold more than $1 trillion worth of mineral resources but faces challenges in untapping it.
Harris to Modi: ‘Incumbent on our nations to protect democracies’
US vice president's remarks mark a subtle change from Trump administration's approach towards the Indian leader.
Indian Americans protest outside White House over Modi’s visit
Protesters call on Biden administration to hold Indian leader accountable for rights violations and religious freedom.
Top UN official urges Myanmar action ‘before it’s too late’
Clashes between armed resistance forces and the military in recent days have prompted a new wave of evacuations.
Duterte-Pacquiao rift could open door to presidential rivals
Analysts say split between Philippine president and boxer could be ‘lose-lose’ for both in 2022 elections.