Biden administration crafting plan to reset US-Palestinian ties
Biden has promised to restart hundreds of millions of dollars in economic and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.
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‘Benefits outweigh risk’: WHO says keep using AstraZeneca vaccine
UN health agency seeks to reassure countries as fears over possible serious side effects simmer.
Love them or hate them, the Kardashians changed business forever
As they enter their final TV season, the Kardashians remain marketing geniuses who changed the way people watch and buy.
From poaching to avocados, Kenya’s elephants face new threat
Opponents of an avocado farm in Kenya say it obstructs free movement of elephants and clashes with traditional land use.
Turkey rejects international condemnation over HDP closure case
Foreign ministry slams 'intervention' in response to EU and US criticism over the move to close down pro-Kurdish HDP.
UAE suspends Abu Dhabi summit over Netanyahu’s electioneering
The move comes after Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince 'outraged' at Netanyahu using his name during Israeli election campaign.
Yemeni gov’t ‘categorically rejects’ Houthi claims over blockade
Yemen's embassy in Washington also accuses Houthis of diverting critical oil funds to support their war effort.
Blinken urges China to convince N Korea to give up nuclear arms
US's top diplomat says Washington is considering both pressure and diplomatic options for dealing with North Korea.
Moscow-Washington ties in ‘crisis’: Russia recalls US envoy
Russia summons ambassador for talks in Moscow after President Biden called his counterpart in the Kremlin a 'killer'.
UK plans to get tough on directors of fraudulent or failing firms
Among the proposals is the separation of audit and consultancy functions at the four largest auditing firms.
Offensive by Yemen’s Houthis threatens IDP camps in Marib
Push by rebels for oil-rich Marib threatens to displace at least 385,000 people, according to the UN migration agency.
Once an outperformer, New Zealand faces double-dip recession
Measures that helped New Zealand weather COVID, including closing its borders to tourism, are now hurting its economy.
UN lifts 2021 economic growth forecast on COVID recovery hopes
Policymakers seem determined to contain COVID and speed up relief measures but calls for austerity already growing: UN
Two Canadians held in China to have court hearings this month
Canadian foreign minister decries 'arbitrary' detention of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, held for over two years.
‘Human error’: Inside Iran’s report on downing of Ukraine plane
Ukraine and Canada condemn Iranian account of the airliner shootdown that killed 176 people aboard.
Racist ‘extremists’ most dangerous: US intelligence report
Report conducted by FBI, CIA and others finds racially-motivated violence the most deadly threat to US civilians.
Tanzanian President John Magufuli dies at 61
VP Samia Suluhu Hassan announces death of president after weeks of uncertainty over his health and whereabouts.
US asks for life in prison for brother of Honduran president
The US government wants Tony Hernandez to return $138.5m in 'blood money' and pay an additional $10m fine.
PM Mark Rutte’s party wins most seats in Dutch vote: Exit poll
Rutte's conservative party projected to win the most seats, putting him first in line to form a new ruling coalition.
Lebanon’s Aoun tells PM-designate Hariri to form government or go
President asks PM-designate either to step down or form government as soon as possible to tackle economic woes.