Qatar encourages positive discussions in US-Iran nuclear talks
Qatari foreign minister calls for reduction in tensions with Tehran, dialogue between Iran and GCC nations.
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New York blasts broadband firms for fake net neutrality comments
A four-year investigation concludes that US broadband companies hid their involvement in the campaign.
Coinbase hits record low as investors flock to Dogecoin, Binance
The operator of the largest United States cryptocurrency exchange slumped 6 percent to $256.76 on Thursday.
‘Carnage’: 25 killed in Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest police raid
Brazil's police said crackdown on drug trafficking was justified but residents denounce 'execution-style killings'.
‘A challenge’ for Afghan military as US leaves Afghanistan
US defence secretary says Afghan forces 'will play major role in stopping the Taliban' as group steps up attacks.
Germany to offer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to all adults
The move reverses a previous decision to restrict the AstraZeneca COVID shot to people above 60 years of age.
Egypt and Turkey hold ‘frank’ official talks, first since 2013
Egypt and Turkey hold talks on bilateral and regional issues in a push to rebuild their fractured relations.
Nuclear deal possible if Iran makes political decision: US
As fourth round of indirect talks resumes in Vienna, a US State Department official sees potential success.
US: NATO ‘door remains open’ to nations that meet conditions
The Biden administration comments come as Ukraine is urging an accelerated entry into NATO.
Judge temporarily stays ruling in eviction moratorium case
US Justice Dept argues evictions risk spreading COVID-19, as federal ban on most evictions remains in place for now.
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? In the Hall of Fame
Microsoft Flight Simulator, StarCraft and Animal Crossing were the other World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees.
Trump’s ‘mini revolution’ is missing a megaphone
Out of office and without social media, Trump’s voice at the moment only echoes among his die-hard supporters.
Morocco recalls ambassador to Germany over Western Sahara
The move came in protest at what the kingdom described as Germany's 'destructive attitude' on the Western Sahara issue.
About 170 endangered seals found dead on Russia’s Caspian coast
Researchers say the deaths may have been caused by 'industrial pollution, fishing or poaching'.
US jobless claims, proxy for layoffs, hit new pandemic low
Continuing downward trend is yet another sign that the US jobs market recovery is picking up steam.
Taliban captures key Afghan dam as fighting rages
Dahla Dam provides irrigation to farmers via a network of canals as well as drinking water for Kandahar province.
ECJ adviser says Polish moves to discipline judges break EU law
Disciplinary regime introduced by Warsaw infringes on judicial independence, adviser to top EU court states.
Ramadan: South Asia’s dying traditions on waking up the faithful
Practice of waking up before dawn for suhoor gave birth to several traditions in the region. But they are fading away.
In Washington, a debate grows over conditioning aid to Israel
Progressive lawmakers and Palestine advocates say discourse is shifting around $3.8bn in annual US assistance to Israel.
Peru’s COVID crisis: ‘Almost all Peruvians know someone who died’
Cocktail of factors, from poverty to a crumbling public health system, push Peru atop global per capita death rankings.