Iran celebrates different revolution anniversary under COVID-19
Vehicles and online presence replace the public show of force during the celebration of Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution.
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Families angry as hope fades for workers in India glacier tragedy
Desperation grows among families of 39 workers trapped in a tunnel after a Himalayan glacier burst, causing flash flood.
In Pictures: Netherlands deep freeze revives national obsession
Freezing temperatures are creating a challenge for authorities trying to uphold social distancing measures.
Left out by EU, Balkan nations turn to Russia, China for vaccine
As coronavirus cases rise in the region, several countries are yet to begin vaccinations.
‘Frankly wrong’: WHO official derides US intelligence on COVID
Member of the WHO mission to China says US intelligence on the supposed origin of the coronavirus is not reliable.
‘Catastrophic’: Outrage grows over Egypt’s new tourist attraction
Many Egyptians worry the Cairo Eye tourist attraction will destroy the ancient city's environment and heritage.
South Africa scraps roll-out of AstraZeneca vaccine
The health minister says South Africa will instead give unapproved Johnson & Johnson jab to front-line health workers.
UN urges Somali leaders to ‘urgently reach consensus’ on polls
Security Council calls on federal government and regional states to work together for inclusive elections.
Twitter: Order to block accounts ‘not consistent with Indian law’
The social media giant says the order to take down more than 1,100 accounts is not consistent with Indian law.
Families grieve as Indonesia releases report into plane crash
One month after Sriwijaya Air crash, investigators say it is too early to determine exact cause of the accident.
Two more killed as Afghan capital reels under near-daily violence
At least two people, including local police chief, killed after multiple bomb blasts rock Kabul, officials say.
UN Security Council fails to agree on joint Syria declaration
The declaration was meant to jump-start the deadlocked peace process for Syria after nearly 10 years of bloody conflict.
Countering ‘love jihad’ by celebrating India’s interfaith couples
Last week marked the 100th day of a campaign called India Love Project that celebrates interfaith love or marriages.
Why the ‘savage’ K2 peak beckons the daring, but rarely in winter
The world’s second-highest peak has killed one climber for every four who succeeded in reaching its summit.
Bill to help Hong Kong protesters stay in US as refugees revived
Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act aims to help residents of Chinese-controlled city gain refugee status in the United States.
Asian stocks scale new highs as company profits rise
Toyota's latest earnings beat analyst forecasts, as did those of US tech firms Lyft and Twitter.
Zombie nation: UK risks creating unviable firms, think-tank warns
Resolution Foundation says government loan guarantees incentivise banks to lend to firms with weak prospects.
Biden backs stimulus cheque income limits in CEO meeting
Biden told a group of business leaders Tuesday that he supports phasing out stimulus cheques for higher earners.
Ghana Parliament shuts down over COVID outbreak among MPs, staff
At least 17 members of parliament and 151 support staff infected with the coronavirus.
Boeing lied about 737 MAX after deadly crashes, shareholders say
Shareholders claim that Boeing's board and CEO took part in a misleading PR campaign following the two deadly crashes.