After Gaza ceasefire: ‘What’s Biden’s plan? There’s zero plan’
Israeli attacks on Gaza spurred protests in the US, but experts say Joe Biden hopes to return issue to the back burner.
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Despite Gaza bloodshed, few see Abraham Accords derailing
Gaza violence has cast the Abraham Accords in a poor light, but many see Israel-UAE relations staying on track.
Elbit protest: Pro-Palestine activists ‘shut down’ drone factory
UK demonstration at subsidiary of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems enters third day as two are arrested.
The devastating human, economic costs of Crimea’s annexation
People in the peninsula say they are subject to poor social services, dirty water and spiralling prices.
1,621 gov’t staff on poll duty die of COVID in India state: Union
Uttar Pradesh Primary Teachers Association says government workers were forced to work in polls amid a raging pandemic.
Bangladesh puts Rohingya camps under lockdown after COVID spike
Crowded camps that are home to hundreds of thousands of refugees placed under lockdown after alarming spread of virus.
Arctic nations agree to fight global warming despite tensions
Latest data shows the Arctic is warming three times faster than anywhere else on the planet, putting summer ice at risk.
Indonesia’s submarine sinking highlights military’s shortfalls
The archipelago's armed forces began a modernisation programme in 2007 but face increasing maritime challenges.
World reaction to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
Ceasefire welcomed as UN chief calls for real efforts to address root causes of the conflict and achieve reconciliation.
Biden applauds Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
US president backs Israel and condemns Hamas, pledges humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Biden orders climate risk strategy for US financial assets
The order represents an early step in Biden's efforts to reduce risks to financial stability posed by climate change.
US Treasury proposes 15 percent global minimum corporate tax rate
The Biden administration hopes the move will end competition to lure companies to countries with low tax rates.
Africa’s COVID vaccine campaigns hurt by India’s export ban
Several African countries lack AstraZeneca vaccines to administer second doses after India bans exports due to crisis.
African Union calls for ‘democratic transition’ in Chad
AU sees 'absolute need' for Chad's transition from military to democratic leadership to be achieved within 18 months.
Oil slumps two percent on possible return of Iranian supply
Futures fell 2.1 percent in New York, posting a third straight decline in the longest losing streak since March.
EU warns China: No business investment deal if sanctions remain
China imposed its sanctions after the EU sanctioned Chinese officials over human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region.
Biden signs US anti-Asian hate crimes law
The US has seen a surge in racially motivated crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Israel and Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire after 11 days of fighting
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire to halt 11-day conflict amid international pressure to end the fighting.
Lawmaker’s post featuring Rep Ilhan Omar draws violent responses
Republican congressman's post about Omar, seemingly about her Palestine support, said she supports 'terror'.
US Treasury wants crypto transfers above $10,000 reported to IRS
In 2020, the Internal Revenue Service added a line about cryptocurrency on its individual tax return form.