IMF chief predicts faster global recovery, warns fight isn’t over
The United States' $1.9 trillion rescue package and rising vaccinations were primary reasons for the forecast upgrade.
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Pakistan PM Khan replies to Indian counterpart Modi’s letter
Letter from Imran Khan says Pakistan desires 'peaceful' relations with all neighbours including India.
Asian American woman attacked in New York City, suspect sought
Reports are rising of hostility, violence against Asian Americans as Biden, Congress seek to counter bias and hate.
SpaceX’s fourth test of its Starship rocket ends in mishap
'At least the crater is in the right place!' SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted after Tuesday's test flight.
‘Fatah to the bone’: Who is Palestinian official Nasser al-Qudwa?
The dismissal of Nasser al-Qudwa highlights political divisions within the Palestinian party Fatah in upcoming elections
‘Bums’: Chauvin defence questions witness’s anti-cop comments
Defence questions training, anti-cop comments of mixed martial artist who witnessed George Floyd's death.
Brazil replacing military chiefs after Bolsonaro cabinet shake-up
Move comes after President Jair Bolsonaro made six cabinet changes amid mounting pressure over COVID crisis.
Derek Chauvin trial Day 2: What to expect
Chauvin faces charges of murder and manslaughter for the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man.
Slovak PM steps down over Sputnik V vaccine deal scandal
Igor Matovic resigns as political crisis triggered by controversial purchase of Russian-made jab reaches climax.
‘Afraid of return’: Palestinians fearful of life in Yarmouk camp
Some 160,000 Palestinians were forced to flee Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus throughout the 10-year-long war.
In Pictures: Mozambique town deserted after ISIL attack
Deadly assault on Palma is the biggest escalation in violence that has wreaked havoc across northern Mozambique.
Back in court: Trump’s appeal in defamation case dismissed
Trump argues he is protected by the US Constitution, but New York court says that's moot, as he is no longer president.
Investigation under way into Suez Canal blockage
Experts seek to investigate what caused the Ever Given's grounding, which shook the global shipping industry.
Rubbish scavengers who help keep cities clean plea for vaccine
Millions of informal workers worldwide have been excluded from the vaccination rollout, risking spread of pandemic.
Mozambique: Efforts continue to rescue civilians from Palma
Security contractor says bodies lying on the streets of the coastal city, situation still chaotic after a rebel attack.
Female polio vaccination workers shot dead in Afghanistan: Report
Gunmen kill three female health workers in eastern city of Jalalabad, government sources tell Reuters news agency.
Mapping major protests around the world
From Lebanon to India and Hong Kong, we explain some of the biggest protests around the world in five graphics.
Nissan whistle-blower questions integrity of Ghosn probe: Report
Former top lawyer says he was surveilled and demoted after he questioned the probe, Bloomberg reports.
Saudi Arabia ready to extend oil cuts by OPEC+: Report
A fresh wave of COVID lockdowns may cause OPEC+ to extend cuts into May when it meets Thursday, Reuters reports.
Archegos Capital fallout may wipe $6bn from global banks: Report
Losses at Archegos Capital led to fire sale of stocks after it failed to meet a calls for more collateral.