G7: Iran behind tanker attack, ‘threatens international peace’
Tehran denies being behind drone attack against Israel-linked tanker, but G7 says 'evidence clearly points to Iran'.
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Argentina partially reopens after weeks of declining COVID cases
Argentina adopted the plan after 10 consecutive weeks of lower case numbers and eight weeks of decreasing deaths.
Biden admin extends student loan payment pause through January
Friday's move continues a suspension of payments for all federal student loans through the end of January.
Gen Z teens get a crash course in pitfalls of US jobs market
With employers scrambling to fill job openings, Gen Z teens are stepping into the breach.
9/11 families pressure Biden to declassify US files on Saudi role
Survivors push for clarity as the 20th anniversary of the al-Qaeda attacks that killed nearly 3,000 nears.
Poland, Lithuania call for EU help amid Belarus migration row
In the past two days, 133 people were stopped at the Belarusian border with Poland, compared to 122 last year.
California wildfire flares up, now third-largest in state history
The Dixie Fire is 35 percent contained and is expected to grow - it is one of 100 large fires burning in 14 US states.
UN chief names Swedish diplomat Grundberg as new Yemen envoy
Hans Grundberg to replace Martin Griffiths, who tried to mediate end to the conflict in Yemen for the past three years.
China tech crackdown: Didi mulls ceding control of valuable data
Ride-hailing giant weighing giving up control of its most valuable data to resolve a Chinese regulatory probe: sources.
Ten passengers injured in Tokyo commuter train stabbing
Japanese police say the suspect, a man in his 20s, left a knife behind as he fled the scene and later handed himself in.
War in Afghanistan enters ‘deadlier’ phase, UN envoy warns
Deborah Lyons pleads with UN Security Council to prevent Afghanistan from descending into a 'catastrophe'.
US imposes visa restrictions on relatives of Nicaraguan officials
For months, the Ortega administration has been detaining political adversaries ahead of the November 7 elections.
Former aide who accused Cuomo files criminal complaint
The woman, whose name has not been made public, accused the New York governor of groping her.
Claims of ‘frat boy’ culture tarnish Blizzard’s successful image
Allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination tarnish image of developer of Diablo and Warcraft games.
United Airlines latest US firm to mandate COVID jabs for staff
United Airlines is the first major US carrier to require all of its domestic staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID.
Israeli troops shoot dead Palestinian in occupied West Bank
Imad Dweikat, 38, had been shot with 'a live bullet to the chest' in Beita, health ministry says.
Tanzania opposition leader Mbowe in court on ‘terror’ charges
Freeman Mbowe says the charges are politically motivated, and his case has triggered concern among rights groups.
Taliban captures Afghan provincial capital Zaranj
Zaranj, capital of southern Nimruz province, falls to the group in a significant setback for the Afghan government.
As Thailand’s COVID cases soar government takes critics to court
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is accused of overreach as public disaffection grows over his handling of pandemic.
Jan 6 a ‘violent attempt’ by ‘terrorists’ to hold ‘power’: Biden
Biden spoke at a bill signing ceremony awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol Police officers for valour.