Palestinians in Gaza call to save seven hunger-striking prisoners
Solidarity protest in Gaza demands release of seven prisoners held without charge or trial who are now on hunger strike.
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US says it will evaluate ‘entire relationship’ with Sudan
The Biden administration announces pausing $700m in aid to Sudan after military takeover and arrest of civilian PM.
Facebook pours billions into ‘metaverse’ as ad business falters
Shares of the company were up about 2 percent at $336 in volatile extended trading on Monday.
Sudan’s military fires on anti-coup protesters, killing several
Thousands protest after Sudan's military seizes power in a coup and arrests interim PM Abdalla Hamdok.
Dow, S&P 500 close at records as earnings week kicks off
Earnings have been good so far, with most topping analysts' expectations.
Facebook will fuel more unrest, whistle-blower tells UK lawmakers
Social media giant needs to stop its algorithms from pushing divisive content, Frances Haugen tells British politicians.
‘New normal’: Venezuela reopens schools after COVID-19 closures
'For us the return to classes is important, but we have doubts,' said an official with Venezuela's Teachers Federation.
One killed in explosion on bus near Ugandan capital: Police
Several people were injured the police said on a bus travelling from Kampala to western Uganda.
Apple once threatened to ban Facebook over Mideast maid abuse: AP
Facebook said it would crack down on such pages, but its promise seems to have had a limited effect.
Jury selection begins in trial against Charlottesville racists
Lawsuit on behalf of victims of deadly right-wing rally in Virginia cites 1871 law to counter KKK race violence.
Lebanese Forces leader summoned to testify about Beirut clashes
Lebanese Christian politician Samir Geagea denies responsibility for killing of Hezbollah supporters in Beirut clashes.
Silwan: Palestinian neighbourhood turns into a nightly warzone
Displacement, nightly raids, arrests, beatings, and harassment have taken their toll on Palestinian residents.
Israel holds largest-ever military drill with UAE participation
While UAE aircraft are not flying, the country’s air force chief is expected to arrive on Tuesday.
Efforts to restore Iran deal entering ‘critical phase’: US envoy
Robert Malley says Iran's official reasons for refusing to resume Vienna talks are 'wearing very thin'.
Saudi Arabia to set up investment fund for carbon capture
Climate change is an economic opportunity, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Monday.
Nigeria becomes first African nation to roll out digital currency
The eNaira is expected to boost cross-border trade and make transactions more efficient, Nigeria's central bank said.
French grid: New nuclear reactors crucial for net-zero path
The findings come as Europe is engulfed in an energy crisis that exposes the region's dependence on fossil fuel imports.
Former pilot says Iranian agents tried to kidnap him in Turkey
Iranian asylum seeker says he's thankful to Turkish authorities for saving his life, but worries he's still not safe.
Erdogan walks back threat to expel 10 Western envoys
Most of the countries issued identical statements saying they respected non-interference protocols.
Uzbek president secures second term in landslide election victory
Shavkat Mirziyoyev wins more than 80 percent of the vote in poll criticised by Western observers as uncompetitive.