India’s COVID cases cross 25 million, deaths rise by record 4,329
India becomes the second nation after the US to pass the grim milestone of more than 25 million recorded infections.
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‘A humanitarian disaster in the making’ in Myanmar’s Chin State
Men in embattled town of Mindat flee to the hills as military steps up crackdown on resistance to February 1 coup.
Australia PM sticks with border closure despite business pressure
Scott Morrison says pandemic worse than last year and insists country's borders will only reopen when safe.
Israel shells Lebanon as Biden backs Gaza ceasefire – Live
US president expresses support for a ceasefire in third call with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu since May 10.
Biden expresses support for Gaza ceasefire amid mounting pressure
In call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, US president also reiterates support for Israel's 'right to defend itself'.
Biden, Harris release tax returns revealing income, donations
Tax returns show 25.9 percent of the US first couple's income went to the federal government in 2020.
US, Canada and UK impose new sanctions on Myanmar military
Coordinated sanctions are latest in string of punitive measures targeting Myanmar military rulers and related entities.
Chile’s assets dive as government suffers electoral defeat
The benchmark stock exchange closed down 9.3 percent, the biggest decline since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
Trial of ex-US cop who shot Daunte Wright to begin December 6
Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran officer, faces second-degree manslaughter charge for shooting Wright near Minneapolis.
People face ‘horrific’ situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray: WHO chief
People face hunger, destroyed health services and rampant rape in the conflict-hit region, says Tedros.
Qatari Red Crescent’s Gaza office targeted by Israeli air strike
Two Palestinians killed, 10 injured an Israeli air raid struck the headquarters of the Qatari humanitarian group.
Brazil to receive ingredients from China for more COVID vaccines
Officials say South American nation will receive enough to produce as many as 25 million AstraZeneca and Sinovac jabs.
Nearly a quarter of US adults were worse off financially in 2020
Fed survey found a larger share of US adults were worse off financially in 2020 than the previous year.
Cyclone Tauktae makes landfall in India’s Gujarat
Cyclone Tauktae destroys buildings, uproots trees and electricity pylons, snaps wires and leads to floods.
‘We need food’: Palestinians displaced in Gaza call for supplies
UN says over 38,000 Palestinians have been internally displaced in Gaza as Israeli continues to bombard the territory.
Friend of pro-Trump congressman pleads guilty to sex trafficking
Joel Greenberg pleads guilty to six counts amid deepening probe into Gaetz's conduct with underage girls.
AT&T, Discovery combine media brands in $43bn deal
New company formed will be in competition with Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney and Comcast.
Biden to send additional 20 million vaccine doses abroad
The additional 20 million doses will include, for the first time, shots approved for US domestic use, say sources.
New guidelines on masks stir debate in US, sow confusion
Leading unions are opposed to updated guidelines that allow vaccinated Americans to shed their masks in public.
Gaza: Islamic Jihad commander killed in Israeli air strike
Armed group says Hussam Abu Harbeed, one of its leaders in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli air raid.