US Capitol calm as QAnon-militia ‘plot’ yet to materialise
Authorities say intelligence points to a plot to storm the US Capitol on or around March 4, though things remain quiet.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says attempted plane hijacking foiled
The elite force says Iran Air flight heading from the city of Ahvaz to Mashhad was the target of attempted hijacking.
Gantz says Israel has list of Iran-backed targets ready to strike
Defence minister says Israel has identified Iranian targets to attack if Tehran continues 'nuclear escalation'.
Northern Ireland’s Foster accuses EU of disregarding peace deal
Dispute over alleged breach of Brexit deal by UK shows EU 'only interested' in protecting itself, first minister says.
WHO sees Ebola risk as ‘very high’ for Guinea’s neighbours
WHO officials said a readiness assessment for Guinea's neighbours showed gaps in their preparedness for Ebola outbreak.
Belarus asks Lithuania to extradite opposition leader
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya fled Belarus for Lithuania amid a crackdown on critics of President Alexander Lukashenko.
100 days and 248 deaths later, Indian farmers remain determined
As protest against farm laws enters 100th day, at least 248 farmers have died on New Delhi's borders, organisers say.
Trump appointee arrested in connection with Capitol riot: Reports
The former State Dept aide is first member of Trump administration to face criminal charges for the January 6 breach.
NY officials altered count of COVID nursing home deaths: Reports
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo's aides allegedly pushed health officials to alter report on COVID deaths, US media report.
Libya’s PM-designate submits cabinet lineup to parliament
Dbeibah submits proposal to the parliament for approval in another step towards unifying the country.
Girl’s beheading in India spurs calls for ‘honour killings’ law
Man beheads teen daughter and carries severed head to police station, in yet another case of so-called 'honour killing'.
China wants to boost trade with US allies, no mention of US deal
Beijing will promote growth of 'mutually beneficial' China-US business relations, Premier Li says in annual parliament.
‘Shock and awe’ for Hong Kong as China targets elections
Proposed changes look likely to leave the territory's residents will even less say over how they're governed.
Vaccine hesitancy in Pakistan heightens risk of COVID resurgence
A month after drive began, Pakistan has administered 197,000 doses of vaccine or .09 jabs per 100 members of population.
Myanmar diplomatic revolt widens as anti-coup protests return
More violence reported in Mandalay on Friday as dozens of townships in Yangon form self-governing bodies.
At least 17,000 health workers have died from COVID: Amnesty
Rights groups call for rapid release of COVID-19 vaccines for health workers as new analysis shows high global death toll.
Thai PM orders probe into army’s link to banned Facebook network
Thai military denies it was involved in 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour' in order to influence public opinion.
Villagers along India-Pakistan border sceptical of ceasefire deal
While guns have fallen silent on the Line of Control, residents in villages along the volatile frontier remain fearful.
This is how much food gets wasted, and what you can do about it
Almost one billion tons of food were wasted in 2019, most of it coming from homes, new UN report shows.
Body of woman missing in Japan 2011 tsunami finally identified
The woman's skeletal remains were found on a beach in northeastern Japan, which was devastated by the giant wave.