All that glitters: 2021 worst start to year for gold since 1991
Gold surged to new heights in 2020 but has stumbled so far this year with prices slumping to seven-month lows on Friday.
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Negotiations under way in Nigeria to free abducted children
Officials are believed to have made contact with kidnappers through community leaders.
Power returns but water an issue as Texas reels from icy storm
Historic storm leaves dozens dead and millions without water as power returns to US state Texas.
J&J submits one-shot COVID vaccine for WHO emergency use approval
Johnson & Johnson says an emergency use listing is critical for supplying vaccines to poor and middle-income countries.
Yemen famine could threaten opportunity for peace, UN warns
UN Yemen mediator Martin Griffiths also called for a stop to a Houthi offensive on the government-held city of Marib.
Hong Kong eyes significant overhaul of public broadcaster RTHK
Months-long review comes as the government replaces the broadcaster's director six months before his term expires.
Africa COVID deaths surpass 100,000 amid second wave
South Africa, where a more contagious COVID-19 variant has been found, accounts for nearly half of continent's deaths.
Malaysiakini found guilty, fined, over readers’ comments
Malaysia's top court rule online newspaper has 'full responsibility' for its website, including readers' comments.
‘Sorry’: Brokerage chief at heart of GameStop saga apologises
Brokerage app Robinhood's CEO says he recognises customers were upset about temporary halt in GameStop share trading.
Rich nations ‘hoarding’ a billion doses of excess COVID vaccine
Surplus of vaccine doses sufficient to vaccinate the entire adult population of Africa, according to campaign group.
Australia to push ahead with news law amid Facebook blackout fury
US, Canada, Britain and India back Australia as analysts warn platform's hardball tactics could backfire.
Rebel Riot: The punk soundtrack to Myanmar’s anti-coup protests
Inspired by protesters in Hong Kong and Thailand, Myanmar's youth aim to grab the world's attention.
A New Survey Of The Financial Industry Shows Significant Support For The FinCEN Files Investigation
Some in the financial industry warned the unprecedented reporting project would have a chilling effect. Now, many say it could improve the system.
US hits Belarusian officials with travel bans for crackdown
US secretary of state announces sanctions on 43 Belarusian nationals hours after two journalists are sentenced.
US immigration agents ordered to focus on serious criminals
The Biden administration has also come under pressure from pro-immigrant advocates to scale back enforcement further.
‘Abhorrent’: Malaysia’s plan for Myanmar repatriation condemned
Rights groups warn the people could face persecution if they are returned to military-ruled Myanmar.
NASA’s fifth Mars rover, Perseverance, makes historic landing
Described as NASA's most ambitious Mars mission, the rover will be used to search for signs of ancient life.
Oil prices dip after surpassing $65 a barrel amid Texas cold snap
Brent crude had gained for four straight sessions before Thursday, while West Texas Intermediate had risen for three.
US reintroduces bill to ban forced-labour products from Xinjiang
The bill allows the United States to take action against goods produced with forced labour in Xinjiang.
West urges Iran to return to ‘full compliance’ with nuclear deal
Top European and US officials urge Iran to keep allowing UN nuclear inspections to salvage 2015 deal with world powers.