UK minister denies PM Johnson said ‘let the bodies pile high’
Scandal marks latest escalation of war of words between Johnson and his former chief adviser Dominic Cummings.
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From out-performer to laggard: COVID endangers India recovery
Data suggest a worsening contraction in retail activity as India suffers record numbers of COVID infections.
Oil slips below $62 as India virus cases rise
Fifth day of record number of COVID infections in the world's third-biggest oil importer is expected to hit demand.
India’s removal of tweets critical of COVID response ‘dangerous’
Removing tweets critical of the government's COVID response puts people's health at risk, say activists and legislators.
Indian farmers continue anti-farm law protests amid COVID surge
Thousands of farmers are undeterred and continue their protests outside New Delhi despite a record surge in infections.
Malaysia to roll out AstraZeneca COVID jab for over-60s
Government has been criticised for slow progress of vaccination campaign amid renewed jump in cases.
Pakistan ready for India talks if Kashmir actions ‘revisited’: FM
Qureshi’s statement is in line with Al Jazeera’s report on Pakistan seeking 'specific' actions from India on Kashmir.
Israeli police remove East Jerusalem barricades after protests
The ban on gatherings near Al-Aqsa Mosque and an anti-Arab march by far-right Israelis triggered days of confrontations.
Hong Kong and Singapore to start travel bubble next month
The bubble begins May 26 and will start with a daily flight into each city, with up to 200 travellers on board.
Libya: Armed Haftar supporters prevent PM’s first meeting in east
PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh's trip to Benghazi planned for Monday called off after gunmen stop delegation at the airport.
Turkey orders 532 arrests over Fethullah Gulen links
Investigation being conducted in 62 provinces as part of a sustained crackdown against the network of US-based preacher.
COVID patients, families beg for oxygen at India’s hospitals
The surge in infections, growing at the fastest pace in the world, has left families and patients pleading for oxygen.
Turkish lira dips to near record low on rate cut, US concerns
Investors fear premature interest rate cuts and chill in US relations, pushing the lira to near its record low.
Q&A: How Qatar is battling a new wave of COVID cases, deaths
Al Jazeera speaks to chair of the COVID-19 strategic group in Qatar following steep rise in cases and deaths recently.
Live from New York, it’s Elon Musk! Tesla CEO to host iconic show
Musk, who has a cult-like following on social media, says he will host an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live.
Crematoriums overwhelmed as COVID cases spike in India: Live news
With 352,991 new cases, India's total caseload crosses 17 million, while deaths rise by record 2,812, says government.
Oscars 2021: Full list of Academy Award winners
Chloe Zhao made history as she became only the second woman to win Best Director at the Oscars. Who else won?
Zhao makes history with Oscar wins for Best Director, Film
Women and people of colour take home more Oscars, in a pared-down, COVID-19-compliant award ceremony.
Central Americans fleeing due to hunger, food insecurity: Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris says US plans to provide aid for agriculture, disaster relief in bid to stem migration.
Somali president’s supporters clash with opponents in Mogadishu
The Somali president signed a law in mid-April extending his mandate for two years, stoking opposition.