Biden’s stimulus set to deliver monthly child payments in July
President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package expands the US child tax credit for one year.
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Iran oil minister Zanganeh to retire at end of Rouhani’s term
Iran's Bijan Namdar Zanganehis the longest-serving oil minister in OPEC.
Qatari, Egyptian, Saudi FMs discuss Gaza crisis with top US envoy
US Secretary of State Blinken had separate phone calls with foreign ministers of the three Middle East countries.
In Pictures: Funerals and destruction as Israeli attacks continue
Gaza health ministry says 16 women and 10 children among those killed on Sunday with more than 50 people wounded.
Indian state braces for Tauktae, ‘most severe’ cyclone in decades
Powerful cyclone roaring in Arabian Sea moves towards Gujarat as authorities evacuate hundreds of thousands of people.
‘Huge loss’: Experienced Gaza doctors killed in Israeli attacks
Bombings killed at least two Gaza doctors, exacerbating a medical expertise shortage in the besieged enclave.
As they ready to reopen, British eateries short on staff: Survey
A switch to more secure jobs and an exodus of foreign workers have exacerbated a staff shortage, a survey found.
Central Vista: India’s Modi blasted for $2.8bn project amid COVID
Modi pushes forward with building new parliament and other structures, as critics accuse him of misplaced priorities.
Microsoft investigated Bill Gates’s involvement with an employee
The board used an external law firm for a 'thorough investigation' but did not reach a conclusion as Gates stepped down.
Pakistan calls for US role in de-escalating Gaza conflict
US statement following talks between Pakistani FM Qureshi and US Secretary of State Blinken makes no mention of Gaza.
Fiame Naomi Mataafa: Samoa set to appoint first female PM
Fiame Naomi Mataafa's appointment will end Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi's 22-year rule in Samoa.
Chile chooses independents to draft new constitution
Ruling coalition loses out as Chile prepares to rewrite constitution following mass protests against inequality in 2019.
Musk effect: Bitcoin sinks to three-month low on Musk comments
Elon Musk's tweet hinting that Tesla is thinking of, or may have, sold its cryptocurrencies sent Bitcoin skidding.
China’s economic recovery slows in April after Q1 boom
After record expansion in the January quarter, growth in April, including retail sales, slowed, showing uneven recovery.
Top India scientist quits COVID panel over differences with gov’t
Shahid Jameel resigns from forum of scientific advisers set up by government days after questioning pandemic's handling.
Dozens of Israeli air raids pummel Gaza Strip: Live
Nearly 200 Palestinians killed, including 58 children, in the Gaza Strip as Israeli bombardment enters second week.
Thailand reports COVID daily record, driven by prison outbreaks
Southeast Asian nation reports 9,635 new cases on Monday, as it scrambles to contain third wave of coronavirus.
G7 urged to donate excess COVID vaccines to global sharing scheme
UNICEF says move would address shortfalls after India held back planned exports to cover its own surging outbreak.
Palestinian protests in Israel showcase ‘unprecedented’ unity
Palestinian citizens of Israel say widespread protests reflect a shared movement against Israeli colonialism.
Two dead as stand collapses at synagogue in Israeli settlement
More than 150 also injured after bleacher collapses at an uncompleted synagogue in the occupied West Bank.