Kim says North Korea facing its ‘worst-ever situation’
North Korean leader also urges Workers Party members to be more proactive in overcoming 'unprecedented challenges'.
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Afghanistan tops agenda of Russia-Pakistan talks in Islamabad
Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov visits Pakistan, both countries reaffirm their support for the Afghan peace process.
Malaysia’s Najib Razak faces bankruptcy over $400m tax bill
The scandal-plagued prime minister says the notice is an attempt to destroy his political career.
Another grim day of record new COVID cases in India
India hits a new peak with 115,736 cases reported in the past 24 hours as New Delhi and other cities impose curfews.
‘Bullet in the head’: Battle for Yemen key to Iran-US tension
The battle for Marib will likely determine the outline of any political settlement in Yemen.
Ramadan 2021: Fasting hours around the world
Muslims living in the Northern Hemisphere will have a shorter fast this year.
Argument over porridge reveals Philippines’ COVID fiasco
Video of a confused altercation on lockdown rules exposes fundamental errors in the Duterte's pandemic response.
Over 100 killed in clashes in Ethiopia’s Afar, Somali regions
Border clashes between the Afar and Somali regions predate the six-month-old conflict in the Tigray.
‘Tightening their stranglehold’: COVID-19 crackdown in MENA
Amnesty International calls 2020 a 'catastrophic year' for the already marginalised in the Middle East and North Africa.
US human rights ‘deteriorated’ in 2020: Amnesty International
Advocacy group's report on global human rights cites COVID-19, Trump as exacerbating pre-existing concerns.
In new grim record, Brazil surpasses 4,000 daily COVID deaths
Coronavirus surge is spurring desperate calls for strict lockdown measures but President Bolsonaro still rejects curbs.
Chauvin’s restraint of George Floyd was ‘unauthorised’: Officer
US police lieutenant testifies that officers told 'to stay away from the neck when possible' during restraint.
UK Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID vaccine trial in children paused
Oxford University says there were 'no safety concerns' in the trial but will await additional data before restarting.
Iranian vessel attacked in the Red Sea: Reports
The semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim said the Saviz ship was targeted by limpet mines.
UN warns Tanzania not to reject people fleeing Mozambique
More than 1,000 people fleeing an attack on Palma were not allowed to cross into Tanzania to seek asylum, the UN says.
Canada faces ‘very serious third wave’ of pandemic: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments come as largest province sees rise in hospitalisations as variants spread.
US lawmakers call YouTube Kids a ‘vapid, consumerist’ wasteland
The investigation comes a year into a pandemic that has closed schools and left some parents relying on screen time.
Cyprus demands businesses name their true owners on new registry
The move puts Cyprus in line with EU regulations to combat money laundering and other illicit activities.
Hunger spreading as Mozambique crisis reaches tipping point
Thousands of people shelter in displacement camps with limited food supplies across Cabo Delgado following Palma attack.
A ‘travesty’ that some nations unable to start vaccinations: WHO
Scaling up production, equal distribution remain major barrier to ending acute stage of pandemic, says UN health agency.