China sanctions US and Canadian officials over Xinjiang rebuke
Chinese government sanctions target three individuals and one entity from Canada and the United States.
Category Archives: News
Why hate crime convictions are so difficult to secure in US
There are growing calls for the suspect who killed six Asian women in Georgia to be charged with a hate crime.
Philippines announces strict COVID lockdown in and around Manila
The measures will affect more than 24 million people, as more contagious COVID variants fuel a resurgence in cases.
Iran and China sign 25-year cooperation agreement
Deal signed in Tehran is expected to increase bilateral trade and military cooperation as US rivals move to deepen ties.
Belarus excluded from Eurovision over political entry
European Broadcasting Union says band representing country failed twice to submit entry in line with regulations.
Building collapse in Egypt’s Cairo leaves at least 18 dead
Rescue workers search for survivors trapped under the rubble of an apartment block in the el-Salam neighbourhood.
India: Voting begins in Assam and West Bengal state elections
Polls open in two eastern states seen as critical for Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
Bangladesh deploys border guards after deadly anti-Modi protests
Move comes after several people killed during protests against a two-day visit by India's PM Modi.
Egypt: Plan made to use tide to refloat ship blocking Suez Canal
New attempt to be made to free vessel as blockage causes huge traffic jam and forces ships to reroute around Africa.
N Korea hits Biden’s ‘provocation’, threatens more arms build-up
US president condemns as UN violation Pyongyang's launch of two weapons from its east coast into Sea of Japan.
Over 180 people trapped in Mozambique hotel after ISIL attack
Several people reportedly dead after attack in Palma near a liquified natural gas site in Cabo Delgado province.
‘Day of shame’ for Myanmar armed forces as many protesters killed
Demonstrators across the country shot dead as military government puts on a show to mark annual Armed Forces Day.
Biden suggests creating initiative to rival China’s Belt and Road
US President Joe Biden says he suggested that democratic countries band together to fund infrastructure projects.
Boeing resumes 787 Dreamliner deliveries as inspections continue
Separately, the US FAA decided to independently handle final pre-delivery checks on four 787 jets last week.
Biden says Xi, Putin welcome at White House climate summit
Biden will host world leaders to outline how their countries will reduce carbon emissions to meet a global 2030 goal.
COVID vaccine makers turn their focus to testing children
The first shots are going to adults who are most at risk, but ending the pandemic will require vaccinating kids, too.
Pelosi taps head of DC National Guard to lead House security
Maj Gen William Walker will be the first African American sergeant-at-arms in the House of Representatives.
Biden blasts new Georgia voting laws as civil rights group sue
The new voting restrictions, signed into law on Thursday, are drawing widespread criticism from Democrats across the US.
Taliban threatens to target foreign troops if deadline not met
US President Joe Biden on Thursday said it would be hard to withdraw the last US troops by the May 1 deadline.
WHO seeks 10 million COVID jabs for poorer countries
The UN health agency wants all countries to have begun a vaccination campaign within the first 100 days of the year.