Brazil passes 500,000 COVID deaths as anti-gov’t protesters rally
Thousands protest against President Jair Bolsonaro's pandemic response as Brazil passes another grim COVID milestone.
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US sends 2.5 million COVID vaccines to Taiwan
Delivery more than triples Washington's previous allocation of shots for the island, amid simmering US-China tensions.
Ethiopians set to vote in crunch polls amid conflict and apathy
Long-awaited elections due to take place on June 21 but voting will not go ahead in about one-fifth of constituencies.
Bidens announce death of ‘cherished’ dog Champ
The first couple had the German Shepherd for 13 years and he was a fixture at the White House.
Zarif suggests JCPOA could be salvaged before Raisi takes office
Iran's outgoing foreign minister says there is 'good possibility' for agreement before end of current gov't's tenure.
Afghan president replaces security ministers amid Taliban advance
Ashraf Ghani announced new defence and interior ministers as violence surges with the Taliban claiming more territory.
World reacts to election of Iran’s new hardline president Raisi
While many leaders lined up to congratulate Raisi on his victory, some groups criticised his human rights record.
Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s next president?
From his time at the seminary in Qom to hardline president-elect, Ebrahim Raisi has come a long way.
Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi declared Iran’s new president
Ebrahim Raisi, a protégé of the Supreme Leader, will take office in August, replacing moderate President Hassan Rouhani.
WHO declares end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea
The second outbreak, which was announced in February, killed at least 12 people.
Uganda imposes new COVID restrictions as cases surge
Uganda is among some African countries seeing a dramatic rise in the number of infections amid a vaccine shortage.
Tropical Storm Claudette brings rain, floods to US Gulf Coast
Flooding had already begun overnight on Friday with reports of high water over roads and stranded vehicles.
Hardliner Raisi poised for big win in Iran presidential election
Conservative judiciary head Ebrahim Raisi takes an unassailable lead in presidential election count, officials say.
Australia takes wine dispute with China to WTO as sales plunge
Wine tariffs Beijing imposed doubled or tripled price of Australian wine making Chinese market unviable for exporters.
Apple Daily executives face national security charge in HK court
Two newspaper officials are charged with collusion with foreign powers, raising alarm over media freedoms in the city.
UN stops short of calling for global arms embargo against Myanmar
UN special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener warns of risk of 'large-scale civil war' following February 1 coup.
In COVID hit Asia, mixed messages on refugee vaccinations
While refugees in Aceh get jabs, those elsewhere worry about being forgotten - or arrested as the pandemic spreads.
US pulls antimissile batteries from Middle East: Report
As tensions ease with Iran, Biden administration moves to put US forces in region on more normal footing, WSJ reports.
Venezuela’s Maduro expresses desire for foreign aid, Biden deal
Venezuela's president hopes a US deal will open the floodgates to foreign investment and help create jobs.
UN chief Antonio Guterres sworn in for second term
Guterres, the only candidate for the UN’s top post, said he was 'humbled and energised' by the support.