UK spares key workers quarantine as staff shortages bite
Officials have eased self-isolation rules for a range of essential workers in a bid to alleviate 'pingdemic' disruption.
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Nigeria’s central bank halts sale of $5.7bn to money changers
The measure may lead to an initial depreciation in the naira's value.
Bosnia’s outgoing international overseer urges new approach
Hands-off approach the international community adopted a decade ago has failed to produce unity, Valentin Inzko says.
Call of Duty publisher staff riled by sexual discrimination suit
Employees at Activision Blizzard Inc. are calling for a strike Wednesday to protest firm's handling of recent suit.
‘Long live peace:’ Mexican drug cartel factions announce truce
Three of the main factions in a decade-old turf war - the Metros, the Scorpions and the Reds - sign a truce agreement.
Supply crunch: US homes prices see fastest growth in 17 years
The biggest increase since 2004 was led by hot housing markets in Phoenix, San Diego and Seattle.
Deadly landslides, flooding hit Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Thousands of refugees relocated after monsoon rains trigger landslides and flash floods in the camps in Cox's Bazar.
‘Mental health’ behind Biles’ shock Olympic team final exit
The retirement from the team competition has left US gymnastics star's future participation at the Tokyo Games in limbo.
IMF warns of growing poverty, unrest and geopolitical tensions
The IMF warns of a global economic recovery where 'poor get poorer and social unrest and geopolitical tensions grow'.
India’s Assam to deploy 4,000 commandos after border killings
At least 6 Assam policemen were killed and a dozen others were injured during clashes at Assam's border with Mizoram.
Shooter pleads guilty in Atlanta-area spa shootings
Robert Aaron Long says he is guilty in four of the eight deaths he caused in Atlanta-area spas.
COVID: Bhutan fully vaccinates 90 percent of adults within a week
UNICEF hails mass drive as 'arguably the fastest vaccination campaign to be executed during a pandemic'.
Explainer: What is the Lambda coronavirus variant?
The Lambda variant has spread to 28 countries but it is not considered a variant of concern. Here's what we know so far.
‘Grabbed, beaten, tased’: Police testify in US Capitol riot probe
Officers recount the January 6 riot at the first hearing of a US House special committee investigating the insurrection.
Saudi-Pakistan in ‘clear alignment’ on bilateral, regional issues
Economy, regional security and issues faced by Pakistani diaspora were on agenda in talks between the two officials.
Ennahda calls for dialogue to resolve Tunisia’s political crisis
Largest party calls for dialogue after the president sacked PM and suspended parliament causing a constitutional crisis.
COVID leaves Indians with mounting medical debt
Most Indians do not have health insurance and costs for COVID-19 treatment have them drowning in debt.
Amazon’s denies accepting Bitcoin, sends it tumbling
A job posting for a digital currency lead briefly pushed Bitcoin past $40,000 on Monday, its highest since June 15.
India ready to engage with Blinken on human rights: Officials
During his two-day visit, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to raise New Delhi's human rights record.
Taliban claims to favour ‘settlement’. Can it be trusted?
The armed group says it wants 'political settlement', but its fighters continue to press ahead with military campaigns.