US High Court says COVID aid goes to Alaska Native corporations
Supreme Court rules Alaska Native Corporations are federally recognised tribes in COVID aid dispute.
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How much of pandemic childcare burden fell on women vs men?
Last year women globally took on an average three hours of unpaid childcare for every hour a man assumed.
The toll of anti-LGBTQ laws, UN SDGs, and Turkey’s wealth amnesty
We round up the numbers from the week’s key economic stories to keep you in the know.
Taliban gains drive Afghanistan gov’t to arm local volunteers
Desperate government launches 'National Mobilisation', which aims to arm local volunteers and resurrect militia groups.
Israel reimposes indoor mask requirement amid COVID spike
Israel has told its citizens they must again wear masks indoors amid a sustained surge in coronavirus infections.
Australia: Parts of Sydney on COVID lockdown as Delta cases spike
Authorities struggle to contain a spike in the highly contagious variant as health experts urge complete shutdown.
At least 18 killed in fire at martial arts centre in China
Most of the victims of the blaze were children staying at the facility in Henan province.
UN urges Israel to ‘immediately’ halt settlement expansion
UN Mideast envoy says he is 'deeply troubled' by Israeli plan to expand settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
Nepal’s ventilator ‘bank’ boosts COVID fight in rural hospitals
Non-profit Nepal Ventilator Services rents out critical care machines to insufficiently equipped hospitals.
India’s ex-TikTok stars ‘feel lost’, ‘forgotten’ a year after ban
Predominantly lower middle class stars lost their limelight exactly how they had earned it: suddenly and unexpectedly.
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.
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.