Include Taliban in interim Afghan administration, says Russia
Inclusion would solve 'problem of integrating the Taliban into Afghanistan's peaceful political life', says Moscow.
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Austrian chancellor: Some EU states have secret vaccine contracts
Kurz's comments denied by EU spokesman, who downplayed the claims of backroom deals.
Bulgaria latest to halt AstraZeneca vaccine; WHO says no need
Some European countries have stopped using the shots over blood clot fears, but WHO sees no cause for concern.
Adani edges out Musk, Ambani as year’s biggest wealth gainer
Gautam Adani has gained more wealth this year than anyone else in the world, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
After 2020 losses US Republicans move to limit voting rights
Democratic wins in Georgia, Arizona, sent ‘shockwaves’, prompting Republicans to curtail voting methods.
How COVID has shone a light on the way we measure economies
A year after COVID became a pandemic, more studies say the way economies are measured needs an overhaul.
Twins peak: Double births reach all-time high
Rise comes as more people use reproductive technology and as an increasing number of women give birth at older age.
US joins West in rare criticism of Egypt on human rights abuses
Dozens of countries urge Egypt to end the prosecution of activists and stop using anti-terror laws to muzzle critics.
Year after COVID first hit, Italy faces new wave: PM
Mario Draghi spoke as cases and hospitalisations rise in Italy, which recently passed grim milestone of 100,000 deaths.
What to watch as Indo-Pacific ‘Quad’ leaders meet for first time
US President Joe Biden will meet fellow leaders from Japan, India, and Australia on Friday in first summit of its kind.
US, Israel hold talks on Iran nuclear diplomacy, security threats
Bilateral talks come as Biden seeks to restore the 2015 UN-backed Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump.
China search engine Baidu aims to raise $3bn in Hong Kong listing
Baidu's shares in Hong Kong will be priced at no more than $38.02 per share for retail shareholders, documents say.
Nobel Prize economists call for vaccine equity and debt relief
Joseph Stiglitz and Micheal Spence are spearheading calls for urgent action to help poorer nations recover from COVID.
Power to the Beeple: Digital art fetches $69.3M at auction
The sale also catapulted Beeple, named Mike Winkelmann, to become one of the top three most valuable living artists.
Uighur, Hong Kong issues to make for ‘difficult’ US-China talks
US officials are predicting many 'areas of disagreement' will come up in next week's diplomatic meetings.
Video shows Israeli troops detaining Palestinian children
Children were detained in a field near an illegal outpost in the occupied West Bank and released after several hours.
Myanmar military ‘murdered’ at least 70 since coup: UN
UN special rapporteur suggests 'crimes against humanity' being committed; calls for sanctions on military-owned firms.
Biden signs $1.9 trillion COVID-19 pandemic relief bill
President in national address will say all US adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine no later than May 1.
Lebanese sexologist lambasts ridicule by ‘childish’ TV hosts
Sexologist Sandrine Atallah was repeatedly interrupted and mocked by male TV personalities, sparking public outrage.
Investigation: Drugmaker ‘bullied’ Latin American nations
According to a UK media group, drugmaker Pfizer held Argentina and Brazil 'to ransom' with 'shocking' demands.