Indian workers who built US Hindu temple file suit alleging abuse
The complaint filed on behalf of more than 200 Indian workers alleges 'shocking violations' of US labour laws.
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US mask manufacturers ask Biden administration for help
US manufacturers are stuck with hundreds of millions of unsold face masks due to low-priced imports, they say.
Cathie Wood’s misery mounts as ARKK ETF’s assets drop below $20BN
Caught in a broad tech selloff, Wood's Ark Innovation exchange traded fund has fallen for nine of the past 10 sessions.
Israeli air strike destroys Gaza tower block
Hamas says it launched 130 rockets towards Israel after a residential tower Gaza collapsed after an Israeli air raid.
Biden announces new incentives to boost vaccination rates
The new efforts include a partnership with Uber and Lyft who have offered to pay for rides to and from vaccinations.
Arab League condemns Israeli air strikes on Gaza
Head of regional body accuses Israel of stoking tensions, provoking violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.
Petrol shortages sweep US as Colonial Pipeline remains down
Four days into the crisis, Colonial Pipeline Co has only managed to restart a small segment of its pipeline.
Instagram, Twitter blame glitch for deleted Sheikh Jarrah posts
The non-profit 7amleh received over 200 complaints about deleted posts and suspended accounts related to Sheikh Jarrah.
Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its borders
Russian troops remain positioned near eastern Ukraine and in Crimea despite pullback order, says state security chief.
Candidate registration opens for Iran’s presidential election
Potential candidates have until Saturday to formally enter the race to replace outgoing President Hassan Rouhani.
Amid protests, Colombian cities brace for more COVID infections
Capital Bogota is confronting a 'hospital collapse' and infections will not drop until end of May, the mayor said.
Migrant children in US living in mass shelters, little oversight
Tens of thousands of children are living in some 200 facilities, including five sites holding over 1,000 migrant youth.
Kenya suspends Somalia flights for three months
No reason given behind move that comes just days after the neighbours normalised their diplomatic ties.
Minnesota’s racial divide: Will land bridge right Rondo’s wrongs?
ReConnect Rondo is pushing for a $460m land bridge to support Black-owned enterprises and right historical wrongs.
Turkish firm tells Lebanon to fix debts or face power cuts
Karadeniz says it will cut supplies unless Beirut halts legal action to seize its power barges and sorts out arrears.
Elon Musk asks Twitter followers if Tesla should accept Dogecoin
On Tuesday, Elon Musk asked his 53.9 million followers: 'Do you want Tesla to accept Doge?'
France: Head of Macron’s party slams Muslim candidate’s headscarf
The image of LREM candidate Sara Zemmahi wearing a hijab has drawn anger from the far right and LREM itself.
In Pictures: Palestinians mourn loved ones as Israel pounds Gaza
Israel launches military offensive on Gaza Strip as more than two dozen Palestinians killed, including 9 children.
UK government sets out pandemic recovery plan in Queen’s Speech
Queen Elizabeth II introduces ministers' legislative agenda for the coming year in a scaled-back Westminster ceremony.
AIDS virus used in gene therapy to cure immune disorder in babies
All but two out of 50 children with combined immunodeficiency syndrome now have healthy germ-fighting abilities.