Afghan President Ghani urges Biden to put pressure on Taliban
Although the Taliban and Afghan government opened peace talks in Doha last year, violence in Afghanistan has soared.
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White House optimistic on J&J vaccine as mutations spread
White House adviser Anthony Fauci says increased vaccinations key to stopping spread of virus mutations.
EU sets coronavirus vaccine export controls
European Union trade commissioner says monitoring and controls of exports would initially last until the end of March.
DR Congo PM Ilunga resigns after no-confidence vote
The move enables President Tshisekedi to appoint his own PM supported by a new parliamentary majority.
Biden stepping ‘outside the box’ to win support for $1.9T plan
Attempts to strike a stimulus deal with US Republicans have led to concerns about delays in relief aid.
Biden extends Syrians’ protected status in the United States
Despite a tough stance on migration Donald Trump had twice extended protections for Syrians due to the ongoing conflict.
Man in Pelosi’s office kept in jail as Capitol riot arrests go on
An arrested California gym owner claims disguised Antifa was responsible, documents say.
India’s Haryana state blocks internet amid farmer protest clashes
Supporters of India's governing BJP accused of attacking farmers who are protesting against new laws.
EU regulator approves AstraZeneca COVID vaccine for all over-18s
Approval comes as EU says it will introduce export controls on COVID vaccines manufactured in the bloc.
CAR post-election violence displaces more than 200,000 people: UN
UNHCR says 100,000 people remain internally displaced within the CAR while others fled to neighbouring countries.
Small explosion outside Israeli embassy in New Delhi
Police say the small blast was caused by a 'very low-intensity improvised device' and resulted in no injuries.
GameStop recoups $11bn blow as day trader-fuelled rally powers on
Reddit-fuelled day traders rallied behind GameStop after brokerages said they would ease trading restrictions.
Cicely Tyson, iconic US Black actress, dies at 96
Cicely Tyson, who broke down barriers for Black women in Hollywood, has died at the age of 96.
Brazil’s COVID cases surpass nine million: Live Updates
Brazil struggles to control coronavirus surge, while new COVID vaccine Novavax shows 89 percent efficacy.
Sri Lanka vaccinates health workers, troops after India donation
Drive to inoculate health workers, troops and police officers begins after India sends 500,000 free vaccine doses.
South Africa’s army allows hijab for Muslim women
Army says it has amended its dress policy to allow Muslim women to wear headscarves as part of their uniform.
Protests hit Poland as near-total abortion ban takes effect
Court ruling bans all abortions except in cases of rape and incest, or when the mother's life or health is at risk.
Bangladesh sends third group of Rohingya refugees to island
Nearly 1,800 refugees sent to isolated Bhasan Char island despite calls by human rights groups to halt the process.
UK bans UAE flights, closing world’s busiest international route
UAE is home to thousands of British expatriates and also serves as a hub for travellers to Africa and the Asia Pacific.
More Indian-made COVID vaccines will be released: Modi
India will help global immunisation effort with additional coronavirus vaccines, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.