Amnesty: ‘Alarming crackdown’ on rights defenders in Congo
The rights group says activists who have spoken about the economic crisis and the handling of pandemic were targeted.
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New Zealand says it will set China policy, not US-led Five Eyes
Minister also says New Zealand is 'uncomfortable' with expanding remit of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group.
Bangladesh extends coronavirus lockdown for another week
Bangladesh extends nationwide lockdown for yet another week to counter the spike in infections, says official.
As Western powers raise alarm, Navalny transferred to hospital
Move comes after Navalny’s physician warns 44-year-old could be on verge of death in jail due to deteriorating health.
Half of US adults have at least one COVID vaccine shot
Almost 130 million aged 18 or above received at least one dose of a vaccine, officials reported.
Australia to hold inquiry into military suicides
New Royal Commission will examine suicides among serving and former military personnel.
Britain’s Johnson cancels India trip amid record COVID spike
British PM cancels his first major foreign visit since taking power in 2019 as coronavirus cases surge in India.
Fun Ramadan activities to do with your kids
Festive decorations for Ramadan that you can make to liven up your home for suhoor and iftar.
Pakistan: TLP protesters free abducted policemen after violence
Eleven police officers were abducted by supporters of the far-right party during violent clashes in Lahore on Sunday.
Iran says open to talks with Saudi Arabia after media reports
Iran refuses to say whether it held talks with Saudi Arabia, but said it is open to prospect of talks with regional foe.
Amid violence, Ethiopia declares state of emergency in Amhara
Last few days have seen deadly violence in the Oromia special zones with civilians fleeing, the defence ministry said.
ISIL-linked group in Egypt claims execution of Copt, 2 tribesmen
A 13-minute video released by Sinai Province showed three men from Sinai being shot dead by armed men.
Is a double mutant COVID variant behind India’s record surge?
India says virus strain also found in several nations, including Australia, Germany, Namibia, New Zealand, UK and US.
India COVID surge drives oil prices down on falling demand fears
India's rising COVID cases raise fears of new lockdowns, denting fuel demand in the key energy importer.
COVID roundup: India’s rising cases and a ‘travel bubble’
India continues reporting over 200,000 daily cases, but Australia and New Zealand open quarantine-free 'travel bubble'.
South Africa: Cape Town fire damages nearly 200-year-old library
Mountain inferno spreads to the University of Cape Town in South Africa, forcing thousands of students to evacuate.
‘We’ve cried ourselves dry’: COVID overwhelms Manila hospitals
Faced with an alarming wave of infections, medical staff have the grim job of deciding life and death for patients.
‘Like fire-fighting’: China carmakers struggle with chip shortage
Automakers around the world have had to adjust assembly lines due to chip shortages caused by high demand for cars.
New record rise in India’s COVID cases, deaths; curfew in capital
Delhi to be under curfew as India sees 273,810 new cases, taking total caseload past 15 million and record 1,619 deaths.
Three killed, two wounded in shooting at Wisconsin tavern
Suspected attacker on the run, authorities said shooting appeared to be a 'targeted and isolated incident'.