Amazon sued by DC’s AG over alleged antitrust practices
AG is accusing Amazon of engaging in anticompetitive practices that have raised prices for US consumers.
Category Archives: News
Challenges impede war-ravaged Gaza’s reconstruction efforts
From closure of key crossings to political schisms, challenges persist in bid to rebuild Gaza's wrecked infrastructure.
How many people have been killed by US police since George Floyd?
At least 1,068 people have been killed by police since the death of the unarmed Black man a year ago.
Bangladesh detains popular preacher in ‘anti-terrorism’ case
Police say Amir Hamza arrested in a raid at his home in Kushtia on charges of inciting 'militants'.
Palestinian man killed by Israeli undercover unit in West Bank
Ahmad Fahd from al-Amari refugee camp was shot by Israeli unit and left to bleed to death, Palestinian witnesses said.
Volcano aftershocks rock east DRC, raise fears of fresh eruption
Death toll reaches 32 as lava lake in Mt Nyiragongo's crater seems to have refilled, prompting fears of second eruption.
Iran’s Guardian Council disqualifies most presidential hopefuls
Announcement only solidifies conservative Ebrahim Raisi’s position as by far the top candidate.
Belarus: Airlines avoid airspace; fears over ‘forced’ confession
Pressure mounts on Minsk as more carriers suspend flights, while Protasevich's father say he has likely been beaten.
Netanyahu promises ‘very powerful’ response if ceasefire broken
Israeli prime minister met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken following the 11-day Gaza bombardment.
Gaza-based journalists say their accounts blocked by WhatsApp
Latest move by Facebook left Palestinian users and their allies wondering if they had been singled out for censorship.
Journalists in Burkina Faso blocked from accessing IDP sites
Government move causes concern about press freedom and the visibility of the country’s humanitarian crisis.
Zimbabwe chief orders Mugabe remains exhumed, reburied
Traditional leader says former first lady broke local customs by burying Mugabe at his rural home.
Yemen: Mysterious airbase gets built on Mayun island
Yemeni government says UAE behind the base constructed on the strategically important volcanic island.
In Pictures: Gaza fishermen back on the water after ceasefire
Israeli forces allowed a limited number of vessels to return to sea following a ceasefire in the recent conflict.
In 2020, more people displaced by extreme climate than conflict
A record 55 million people were forced to move within their countries in 2020 due to extreme weather events.
Australia to close Afghanistan embassy over security fears
Morrison says embassy to shut this week because of the 'increasingly uncertain security environment'.
Hong Kong could soon throw away millions of unused vaccine doses
Official says Hong Kongers 'only have a three-month window' before the first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines expires.
UN offers help as Samoa rivals both claim leadership
UN calls for dialogue after incumbent leader refuses to cede power despite election loss.
Thousands evacuated in India as strong Cyclone Yaas inches closer
Yaas, set to turn into 'very severe cyclonic storm', expected to make landfall on Wednesday in Odisha and West Bengal.
Turkey removes another Central Bank deputy governor
The move comes two months after the president fired the central bank governor and a deputy governor, spooking markets.