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Trump’s ‘mini revolution’ is missing a megaphone
Out of office and without social media, Trump’s voice at the moment only echoes among his die-hard supporters.
Morocco recalls ambassador to Germany over Western Sahara
The move came in protest at what the kingdom described as Germany's 'destructive attitude' on the Western Sahara issue.
About 170 endangered seals found dead on Russia’s Caspian coast
Researchers say the deaths may have been caused by 'industrial pollution, fishing or poaching'.
US jobless claims, proxy for layoffs, hit new pandemic low
Continuing downward trend is yet another sign that the US jobs market recovery is picking up steam.
Taliban captures key Afghan dam as fighting rages
Dahla Dam provides irrigation to farmers via a network of canals as well as drinking water for Kandahar province.
ECJ adviser says Polish moves to discipline judges break EU law
Disciplinary regime introduced by Warsaw infringes on judicial independence, adviser to top EU court states.
Ramadan: South Asia’s dying traditions on waking up the faithful
Practice of waking up before dawn for suhoor gave birth to several traditions in the region. But they are fading away.
In Washington, a debate grows over conditioning aid to Israel
Progressive lawmakers and Palestine advocates say discourse is shifting around $3.8bn in annual US assistance to Israel.
Peru’s COVID crisis: ‘Almost all Peruvians know someone who died’
Cocktail of factors, from poverty to a crumbling public health system, push Peru atop global per capita death rankings.
Malawi orders thousands of refugees to return to overcrowded camp
Despite years of integration, the gov't claims refugees could pose a threat to national security by living with locals.
Nemat Rawan: Former Afghan TV host shot dead in Kandahar
Rawan, who hosted a popular talk show on Tolo News before joining the government ministry, was killed by unknown gunmen.
Qatar orders arrest of finance minister amid probe
Attorney general orders arrest of Finance Minister Ali Shareef al-Emadi as part of an investigation, state media say.
China slams New Zealand parliament’s motion on Uighur abuses
Beijing angered after New Zealand's parliament passed motion expressing 'grave concern' over treatment of Uighurs.
Jordan facing ‘one of the most severe’ droughts in its history
Experts say Jordan is now in the grip of a severe drought, but many warn the worst is yet to come.
US: Vigils, rallies mark day of awareness for Indigenous victims
Indigenous women have been victimised at disproportionate rates, according to federal figures.
All you need to know about the battle over COVID jab IP rights
In a potentially pivotal move, the US has backed a global waiver on patent protections for coronavirus vaccines.
Climate change brings gains for some Vietnam farmers at a cost
Rising river salinity forcing rice farmers to switch to lucrative shrimp but move threatens fragile mangrove ecosystems.
French foreign minister in Beirut for talks to end gov’t deadlock
Jean-Yves Le Drian vows to send 'firm' message in meetings with Lebanese leaders aimed at speeding up cabinet formation.
Doctor in COVID-hit India forced to decide who lives and who dies
'Who to be saved and who not to be should be decided by God... But at this point in time, we are being made to do this.'