AMLO urges US not to downgrade Mexico’s air safety rating
The US Federal Aviation Administration's planned downgrading of Mexico is expected be announced in the coming days.
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Preparations under way for ‘planned’ Biden-Putin summit
An advance US mission has already arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of the summit, according to a news report.
Kremlin critic Khodorkovsky urges Europe to sanction Belarus
Khodorkovsky, a former Russian oil tycoon, spoke out against the arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich.
Taiwan blames China for latest WHO meeting snub
Tensions rise as Taiwan is excluded from taking part in the annual World Health Organization gathering.
Ethiopia accuses US of meddling after sanctions over Tigray
Ethiopia's government protests Washington's restrictions imposed over alleged human rights abuses in the Tigray region.
As Gaza mourns, support builds to condition US aid to Israel
Palestinian rights groups hope to parlay shifting public opinion to place conditions on $3.8bn annual US aid to Israel.
Tremors shake DR Congo’s Goma after deadly volcanic eruption
Tens of thousands of residents had fled Goma in panic while hundreds were left homeless.
US Supreme Court declines to hear ‘qualified immunity’ case
'Qualified immunity', which shields police officers from some lawsuits, is under increasing scrutiny.
China crackdown forces crypto mining operators to end operations
After Friday's crackdown, several firms said they are looking to move their business overseas, especially North America.
Now Cyclone Yaas looms for India, week after deadly storm in west
Moving northwards in Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Yaas is likely to hit eastern states of West Bengal and Odisha on Wednesday.
Coup claim as Samoa’s elected leader locked out of parliament
Police bar Samoa's prime minister-elect from entering parliament as incumbent leader refuses to cede power.
Osaka buckles under strain of Japan’s fourth COVID-19 wave
Doctors in region join calls for Olympics cancellation as hospitals struggle to treat those sick with coronavirus.
US imposes Ethiopia, Eritrea restrictions over Tigray crisis
Announcing move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says no 'meaningful steps' have been taken to end hostilities.
Minneapolis rallies before anniversary of George Floyd killing
Floyd's killing on May 25 last year sparked mass protests and calls for end to police violence against Black people.
DR Congo volcano eruption leaves death and trail of destruction
Eruption of Mount Nyiragongo killed at least 15, sent 30,000 people fleeing Goma and destroyed more than 500 homes.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds as UN launches Gaza aid appeal
Ceasefire that ended 11 days of fights holds for third day as international actors continue mediation efforts.
Iran says IAEA access to nuclear sites images has ended
Three-month monitoring deal between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog expires, raising questions over talks.
Qatar reiterates support for Libya’s UN-backed political process
Qatar's foreign minister says Gulf state backs efforts to end instability and 'foreign interference' in Libya.
Is it safe for the EU to ease COVID restrictions for tourism?
The EU has agreed to reopen the bloc to vaccinated travellers despite new virus strains causing concern.
Brazilian president leads motorcade of thousands of supporters
Jair Bolsonaro remains defiant in the face of mounting pressure to account for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.