Israeli settlers refuse to vacate illegal West Bank settlement
As settler violence and Palestinian protests spread, a major focal point is Beita in the occupied West Bank's north.
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US approves possible sale of F-16s, missiles to the Philippines
Manila looking to buy 12 F-16 aircraft worth $2.43bn as well as tactical munitions.
HK’s security chief promoted to No 2 job amid crackdown
Move seen as China tightening grip as rights group says Beijing has 'systematically dismantled' Hongkongers' rights.
New Zealand beefing up hate speech laws after Christchurch attack
Government says existing laws do not protect a person's gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.
Indians from marginalised groups crowdfund for Western education
Dalit and Muslim aspirants seek help from strangers to pursue courses at some of the world's most prestigious schools.
China moves to discipline ‘crazy tutoring scene’
Some parents back move to rein in industry, but experts are sceptical new rules will address educational inequality.
China plans for first manned mission to Mars in 2033
The ambitious target is part of a plan to build a base on the Red Planet, in an intensifying space rivalry with the US.
US arrests 500th suspect in relation to Capitol riot
Shane Jason Woods becomes 500th arrestee, first to be charged with assault of member of the media, law enforcement says.
US may rethink Iran approach if no deal in ‘foreseeable future’
Timing of US sanctions relief, Iran's centrifuges are sticking points as election of Ebrahim Raisi puts talks on hold.
Haiti gang leader declares ‘revolution’ as violence spreads
Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer and suspect in a massacre, launches revolution against establishment amid unrest.
Afghan leaders to meet Biden at the White House
Biden to offer assurances of support as advances by the Taliban spark alarm amid rapid US withdrawal.
Modi meets Kashmir leaders for first time since autonomy revoked
Indian PM calls for measures to speed up elections for disputed region under direct rule since 2019.
Biden plans evacuation of Afghans who ‘helped’ the US
About 18,000 Afghans who have worked for the US have applied for special visas.
Mexico’s central bank hikes rates, in surprise split decision
Banco de Mexico raised its key rate by a quarter point to 4.25 percent in response to a jump in inflation.
Rent due: Biden extends US eviction moratorium until end of July
Roughly 3.2 million people in the US said they faced eviction in the next two months, according to government data.
Biden: ‘We have a deal’ on a bipartisan infrastructure plan
Amid a hyper-polarised climate in Washington, both parties are able to come to a rare agreement.
Palestine Monetary Authority mulls digital currency
A digital currency for Palestine would strike at least a symbolic blow for monetary independence from Israel.
Giuliani’s law licence suspended over Trump election falsehoods
The New York court's decision prevents Rudy Giuliani from representing clients as a lawyer.
‘Seek the truth’: Pelosi forms panel to investigate Capitol riot
US Republicans blocked a bill to create a bipartisan commission; the top House Democrat moves forward without them.
Portugal’s Lisbon rolls out new COVID curbs as cases surge
Restrictions reimposed due to surge driven by the delta variant, which accounts for majority of new infections.