US envoy visiting Middle East allies ahead of Iran nuclear talks
Robert Malley will coordinate approach to Iran with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Bahrain, State Department says.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro hits out at ex-minister-turned-rival
Far-right president, set to join new political party ahead of 2022 vote, says Sergio Moro 'learned nothing' in gov't.
CEO-designate of NSO spyware firm quits following US blacklist
Management shake-up comes after US imposes sanctions on Israeli company for aiding repressive governments.
Climate vulnerable in the Global South demand COP26 action
Those on the front line of extreme weather say words from world leaders are no longer enough.
Pump pain: What can Biden do to ease soaring gasoline prices?
After being shunned by OPEC+, US President Joe Biden faces growing pressure to rein in prices.
Hezbollah chief slams Saudi Arabia for Lebanon diplomatic rift
Hassan Nasrallah calls Saudi claims of Hezbollah hegemony in Lebanon 'nonsense'.
As Poland repels migrants, locals offer humanitarian aid
Warsaw takes a hard line on those trying to enter the EU from Belarus, but Polish residents are handing out aid.
Poll toll: Musk sells $5bn of Tesla stock after Twitter survey
Tesla shares tumbled 16% on Monday and Tuesday after Musk's Twitter followers voted for him to sell shares.
Rights body questions if Libya can hold free and fair elections
The statement by Human Rights Watch comes on the eve of an international conference on Libya in Paris.
China: Communist Party passes resolution on history to elevate Xi
Communist Party leaders wrap up key meeting in Beijing seen as cementing President Xi Jinping's hold on power.
Hong Kong ‘Captain America’ protester sentenced for slogans
Ma Chun-man sentenced to more than five years in prison for chanting pro-independence slogans during demonstrations.
Fire at Romanian COVID-19 hospital kills two elderly patients
Deadly blaze at hospital in central city of Ploiesti marks fourth such incident at healthcare facilities within a year.
South Africa’s last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies
Former South African President FW de Klerk, who oversaw the end of apartheid in South Africa, has died at the age of 85.
Bridging the digital gap for newly-arrived Afghans in the UK
Charities and businesses are helping evacuees from Taliban rule get online, access education and contact loved ones.
Migrants stuck at Belarus-Poland border used as “political pawns”
Tensions are rising along the Belarus-Poland border.
Suit accusing Hindu group of forced labour widens to 5 US states
The lawsuit says Hindu sect trafficked workers from India and forced them into labour at Hindu temples across the US.
Fears grow for child refugees stranded on Belarus-Poland border
At least one child has died as others among the thousands of people at the border suffer from hunger and hypothermia.
Former South Africa President FW de Klerk dies aged 85
De Klerk, the last president of apartheid South Africa and key actor in country's transition to democracy, has died.
Yemeni journalist and child killed in car bombing in Aden
Explosion took place in Aden when Rasha Abdullah al-Harazi and her family were heading to a doctor, officials say.
Iran deporting thousands of Afghan refugees
The IOM says over one million Afghans have been sent back this year, despite dire conditions awaiting them.