US daily COVID-19 death toll below 1,000 for first time in months
The US is the worst-affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 29 million infections and 525,000 deaths.
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China launches ‘virus passport’
The digital certificate is aimed at boosting international travel, but it has sparked privacy concerns.
EU Parliament lifts immunity of 3 Catalans, including Puigdemont
The move could see Spain restart efforts to have separatist leader extradited to face trial.
Tunisia: Brother-in-law of ex-leader given prison sentence
Tunisian court sentences deposed President Ben Ali's brother-in-law to 10 years in jail for corruption.
‘I was shaking inside’: Bangladesh’s first transgender TV anchor
Tashnuva broke down in tears, but only after her word-perfect debut as a news anchor on International Women's Day.
US to Yemen’s Houthis: Stop attacking, start negotiating
Washington calls Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia 'unacceptable' and urges the Yemeni group to engage in talks.
Chinese official says Hong Kong changes to ‘protect’ territory
China's NPC is expected to approve rule changes that will reduce the space for pro-democracy candidates.
In Pictures: Devastation caused by Equatorial Guinea blasts
Death toll from explosions at military barracks in Equatorial Guinea rose to 98 on Monday.
Poor regulation pushing South Africa’s crypto firms to relocate
Financial hubs like Singapore and UK are redrawing rules to lure crypto firms as digital currencies go mainstream.
US aviation and travel groups urge Biden to help boost travel
Airline unions and travel groups want temporary COVID health credentials covering tests, vaccinations to enable travel.
Turkey logs over 13,000 new COVID cases, highest since January 6
Last week, President Erdogan lifted weekend lockdowns in low- and medium-risk cities.
Biden administration reimposes sanctions on Israeli magnate
Biden reinstate sanctions on Israeli magnate Dan Gertler who was granted reprieve by former President Trump.
Malala teams up with Apple for content aimed at women, children
Pakistani Nobel laureate signs deal that would 'draw on her ability to inspire people around the world'.
In Pictures: Violent clashes continue in Senegal
Protesters waved the Senegalese flag and torched a car during the rally after opposition leader was charged with rape.
Malaysia court allows challenge to Myanmar nationals’ deportation
Amnesty and Asylum Access brought a case amid concern people returned to Myanmar may be at risk following military coup.
Vessel with 130 tonnes of oil runs aground off Mauritius
Coastguards, floating containment lines deployed as traces of leak seen around the Chinese-flagged Lurong Yuan Yu.
What prompted India-Pakistan ceasefire pact along Kashmir border?
Politicians and experts reflect on reasons that made the two nations agree to a rare reaffirmation of a 2003 ceasefire.
US proposes interim gov’t could run Afghanistan until new polls
Draft peace plan calls for current government to be replaced with interim administration until new elections are held.
Japan’s economy expanded slower than expected in December quarter
A sharp contraction in capital expenditure, stock piling of raw materials, ready goods by firms led to slower growth.
Unilever to remove ‘normal’ from its beauty, personal care goods
More than half the respondents of a global poll said using 'normal' to describe hair or skin made them feel excluded.