Lebanon’s FM asks to quit after ISIL comments anger Gulf states
Charbel Wehbe's remarks that appeared to blame Gulf states for the rise of ISIL caused a diplomatic firestorm.
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Taiwan tightens curbs, expects arrival of more COVID vaccines
The island is battling its worst outbreak of the disease since December 2019 and is rushing to accelerate vaccinations.
Your wait for a new car may get longer as the chip crisis worsens
Chip shortages are rippling through sector after sector, delaying shipments of cars, game consoles and refrigerators.
China bans finance firms from servicing crypto transactions
China's latest attempt to clamp down on a burgeoning digital trading market has sent crypto prices hurtling down.
New York state investigation into Trump Organization now criminal
US state investigating whether the company falsely reported property values to secure loans and obtain benefits.
Months before the coup, Myanmar army ordered intercept spyware
The technology gives the army the power to listen in on calls, view text messages & emails and track user location.
India reports record one-day COVID deaths as Modi’s rating falls
India sees 4,529 deaths in last 24 hours as Narendra Modi's approval ratings fall to a new low, according to a survey.
Ceasefire elusive as Israel continues to pound Gaza: Live
Israel bombs residential buildings, killing four Palestinians, as diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire remain stalled.
The 17-year-old exposing rape culture in Malaysian schools
Ain's TikTok video revealed a teacher’s sick joke, sparking an outcry over violence faced by women and girls.
Punjab gasps as India’s Modi refuses to seek oxygen from Pakistan
Repeated requests by Punjab leaders to import life-saving gas from 'enemy nation' go unheeded by federal government.
China says US threatens peace as warship crosses Taiwan Strait
USS Curtis Wilbur sailed through Strait on Tuesday in what the US described as a 'routine' transit.
Galapagos Islands iconic Darwin’s Arch collapses into sea
Ecuador's environment ministry says the collapse was the result of natural erosion.
Paris summit mobilises finance, vaccines for Africa ‘New Deal’
French president calls for waiving of COVID vaccine patents after talks with than 20 African leaders in Paris.
Anti-Asian hate crimes bill passes US Congress
New law requires the US Department of Justice to focus on prosecuting hate crimes against Asians after surge in attacks.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian protester in occupied West Bank
Dozens wounded on Tuesday during protests amid general strike throughout the occupied West Bank.
Saudi Arabia summons Lebanon envoy over minister’s remarks
Lebanese top diplomat's remarks on the Gulf states and the rise of ISIL were 'insulting', Riyadh says.
TunisAir first foreign carrier to resume Libya flights
Tunisia's national carrier schedules three flights a week to Tripoli and two to Benghazi in eastern Libya.
Musk is no longer world’s richest or even second-richest person
Tesla chief Elon Musk lost his spot as the world's second-richest person on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Bad bosses: US prosecutors crack down on labour violations
New report argues that traditional avenues for redressing widespread violations against workers are inadequate.
Andrew Brown Jr’s shooting ‘justified’, no charges filed: DA
Three deputies involved in the shooting will not face charges from county officials after prosecutorial probe.