Ecuador swears in conservative president amid economic crisis
Guillermo Lasso says he will promote new private sector investment and vaccinate 9 million people in his first 100 days.
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Squabbles and accusations: Inside Brazil’s COVID Senate inquiry
Senate inquiry into government's handling of coronavirus pandemic adds pressure on far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.
Italy to explore criminal charges in deadly cable car crash
Possible crimes being investigated are multiple manslaughter, attempted manslaughter and 'attack on public transport'.
Hamas rejects Belarus claim over plane bomb threat
Minsk accused Palestinian group of being behind bomb threat amid international outcry over plane's diversion.
China to show ‘zero tolerance’ towards commodities hoarders
A surge in commodities prices is fuelling fears that faster inflation could dent economic growth in China and beyond.
Israeli businesses register $368M in losses during Gaza violence
Heavy Israeli bombardment caused $40m in damage to factories in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas media office estimates.
International aviation industry roiled by Belarus jet diversion
Aviation experts say a decades-old system of cooperation now faces a crucial test under the glare of East-West tensions.
What has changed in the year since George Floyd’s killing?
The case reignited longstanding anger at police brutality in the US and triggered a global reckoning on racism.
Passenger trains collide in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur
An empty train collides head-on with another train carrying passengers travelling in the opposite direction.
AMLO urges US not to downgrade Mexico’s air safety rating
The US Federal Aviation Administration's planned downgrading of Mexico is expected be announced in the coming days.
Preparations under way for ‘planned’ Biden-Putin summit
An advance US mission has already arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of the summit, according to a news report.
Kremlin critic Khodorkovsky urges Europe to sanction Belarus
Khodorkovsky, a former Russian oil tycoon, spoke out against the arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich.
Taiwan blames China for latest WHO meeting snub
Tensions rise as Taiwan is excluded from taking part in the annual World Health Organization gathering.
Ethiopia accuses US of meddling after sanctions over Tigray
Ethiopia's government protests Washington's restrictions imposed over alleged human rights abuses in the Tigray region.
As Gaza mourns, support builds to condition US aid to Israel
Palestinian rights groups hope to parlay shifting public opinion to place conditions on $3.8bn annual US aid to Israel.
Tremors shake DR Congo’s Goma after deadly volcanic eruption
Tens of thousands of residents had fled Goma in panic while hundreds were left homeless.
US Supreme Court declines to hear ‘qualified immunity’ case
'Qualified immunity', which shields police officers from some lawsuits, is under increasing scrutiny.
China crackdown forces crypto mining operators to end operations
After Friday's crackdown, several firms said they are looking to move their business overseas, especially North America.
Now Cyclone Yaas looms for India, week after deadly storm in west
Moving northwards in Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Yaas is likely to hit eastern states of West Bengal and Odisha on Wednesday.
Coup claim as Samoa’s elected leader locked out of parliament
Police bar Samoa's prime minister-elect from entering parliament as incumbent leader refuses to cede power.