Four-star Romanian general tasked with forming government
Nicolae Ciuca, the country's defence minister and an Iraqi war veteran, now needs to get a nod from Parliament.
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Killings trigger fear, memory of dark past among Kashmiri Hindus
Widespread unease among the region's Hindu minority, locally known as Pandits, following a spate of targeted attacks.
Shares in China’s Evergrande plunge as deal collapses
Deal falls through as debt-ridden property developer faces looming bond payment deadline.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of crimes against humanity over COVID
Senators say Bolsonaro is 'the main person responsible for the government's mistakes during the pandemic'.
India celebrates one billion COVID vaccine doses with song, film
Health minister to launch a song and film at Mughal-era Red Fort in New Delhi to mark the milestone.
China tested hypersonic weapons twice, ‘stunned’ US: Report
US president concerned about report but one expert says technology is not new as he warns of 'pointless' arms race.
S Korea to join space race with launch of first homegrown rocket
The three-stage NURI, which has been in development for 10 years, is due to lift off in a few hours time.
US, Europe condemn N Korea ballistic missile launch at UN
US, UK and France say country has advanced its weapons programme, while Pyongyang accuses US of 'double standards'.
Tesla quarterly earnings beat estimates as car sales soar
Sales rose 57% to $13.8B while earnings came to $1.86 a share on an adjusted basis, the California-based firm said.
US-Mexico border crossing arrests reach record highs: Reports
The Biden administration is facing growing criticism for its treatment of migrants seeking protection at its border.
Wall Street ends higher with S&P 500 on cusp of a record
The S&P 500 benchmark index climbed 0.4 percent for its sixth gain in a row as solid earnings stir hope in investors.
Police shooting mars Biden nominee for US ambassador to Japan
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel appeared before US Senate on anniversary of death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald.
PayPal wants to buy pinboard site Pinterest for $45bn: Sources
The talks come as internet shoppers increasingly buy items they see on social media sites like TikTok and Instagram.
Ex-Minneapolis cop to be resentenced after reversed conviction
Former police officer Mohamed Noor is set for new sentencing hearing for shooting of unarmed 911 caller.
Biden urged to cancel California’s coastal oil leases after spill
Environmentalists say the Biden administration has the power to cancel oil and gas leases off the California coast.
Attack on security vehicle in northwest Pakistan kills 4
No immediate claim of responsibility for the attack that happened in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on the Afghan border.
Netflix employees walk out over Chappelle comedy special
Netflix co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos has defended the company’s decision to air the special.
Will Haiti need international action to bring back stability?
Abduction of American and Canadian missionaries highlights increasing lawlessness in Caribbean nation.
Sudan transition at ‘critical juncture’ as power struggle deepens
Analysts warn rising political tensions risk derailing transition towards full civilian rule.
Big time: Bitcoin rallies above $66,000 to fresh all-time high
The cryptocurrency topped $66,000 for the first time ever as optimism about its acceptance by the mainstream grows.