Palestinians vow to save Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood
Palestinians continue solidarity protests against forced displacement of families from occupied East Jerusalem.
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India posts record daily COVID deaths, 1 in 4 globally last week
WHO says India accounted for 46 percent of global cases and 25 percent of global deaths reported in the past week.
Ex-boss of Iran central bank indicted over ‘wasting’ of funds
Tehran prosecutor says more than $30bn and 60 tonnes of gold reserves were mismanaged by Valiollah Seif.
‘Sari is my mask’: How the COVID pandemic has hit India’s poorest
With shortage of beds and staff in rural health centres, poor make long treks to hospital while some turn to quacks.
Deaths due to oxygen crisis genocide, says India court: Live news
Court says deaths due to oxygen shortage are 'no less than genocide' as hospitals run perilously low on life-saving gas.
Syria intercepts Israel attacks near Latakia by the Mediterranean
Syria gave no details on casualties but said a civilian plastics factory was hit during the pre-dawn attack in Latakia.
World’s oldest person pulls out of torch relay for Tokyo Olympics
118-year-old Kane Tanaka cited COVID-19 concerns for cancellation as officials mull further lockdown extension.
Myanmar military bans satellite TV, charges Japanese journalist
Generals who seized power in February 1 coup seek to further isolate country amid continuing opposition to their rule.
Hong Kong’s China emigres ‘cherish’ fast-disappearing freedoms
Those who moved to Hong Kong because it offered more freedoms than anywhere else in China are increasingly anxious.
Derek Chauvin asks for new trial after Floyd murder conviction
Ex-police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes found guilty of three charges last month.
New polls show G7 populations back sharing vaccine know-how
Majority in G7 nations believe governments should prevent pharmaceutical companies from holding monopoly on vaccines.
US legislators call on Biden to help raise funds for Yemen
After a United Nations donor conference for Yemen fell short, key US senators are pushing for more humanitarian aid.
Trump launches new website ahead of Facebook ruling
'From the Desk of Donald J Trump' contains posts from the former US president that can be shared by others to Facebook.
Bill Gates’ company transfers $1.8bn of equities to Melinda Gates
Bill and Melinda Gates announced on Monday they are divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
‘I warned Bolsonaro’, ex-Brazil minister testifies in COVID probe
Ex-health minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta says he told President Jair Bolsonaro to listen to the science to fight virus.
Argentina Supreme Court overrules president’s closure of schools
Judges reverse President Alberto Fernandez's decree to close schools in Buenos Aires amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Can digital diplomacy be an alternative?
Face-to-face meetings used to be considered key for diplomacy, but the pandemic has upended traditions.
UK veterans cleared as 1972 IRA killing case collapses
Two former British soldiers have been acquitted of murdering IRA leader Joe McCann in Belfast during sectarian conflict.
Biden sets goal of 70 percent vaccination by July 4
The US president also says he expects 10 percent of its AstraZeneca stockpile to be sent to other nations by July.
Mealworm on the menu: EU approves first insect protein
It’s also a more environmentally friendly alternative to rearing cattle and other larger sources of protein.