Israeli air force holds ‘surprise’ drill near Lebanon border
Israeli military exercise comes amid intensified attacks in neighbouring Syria targeting Iranian military assets.
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France’s controversial ‘separatism’ bill: Seven things to know
Having debated the bill, French politicians will vote on it this week before it heads to the Senate.
Iran vows to limit nuclear inspections if partners fail to act
Iran said it will scale back its comprehensive international nuclear inspections next week if world powers fail to move.
Disha Ravi: Arrest of young Indian activist triggers outrage
Free speech concerns raised after Disha Ravi arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with information on the farmers' protest.
Red Sea coral reefs ‘under threat’ from Israel-UAE oil deal
Experts and activists warn that deal to bring Emirati crude to a pipeline in the Red Sea port of Eilat can cause leaks.
Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti dies at 76
Celebrated Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti passed away in Amman on Sunday after spending most of his life in exile.
In Pictures: Russia and France bury their dead 200 years later
Officials gathered to rebury the remains of 126 people who died during Napoleon's 1812 retreat.
Peru’s foreign minister resigns over COVID vaccine scandal
Elizabeth Astete steps down amid a growing scandal over politicians receiving jabs well before the general public.
Asian shares at record highs on global vaccine hopes
Successful global roll-out of vaccines has raised hopes of a rapid economic recovery helped by large US fiscal stimulus.
Myanmar military tries ‘divide and rule’ in bid to cement power
Ethnic minorities say they feel betrayed by politicians who have taken jobs with military's State Administration Council
S Korea eases COVID curbs for businesses, plans vaccine roll-out
Authorities push back curfews for restaurants and cafes, allows bars and clubs to open but keep limits on gatherings.
After its worst shrinkage, Singapore sees 2021 economic rebound
With more stimulus expected, government forecasts growth of between 4-6 percent in 2021, but recovery seen as 'uneven'.
Biden promises to re-engage the US with the world in upcoming G7 meet
In his first event with other G7 leaders, Biden will discuss COVID-19, China and the global economy, White House says.
‘Down with the dictatorship’: Protests continue in Haiti
Protesters denounce international support for President Jovenel Moise amid dispute over when his term ends.
Japan’s economy performed better than expected in last quarter
But the recovery is slowing and economists expect Japan's economy to shrink again this quarter due to the pandemic.
Syrian air defences ‘intercept Israeli aggression’ over Damascus
Syrian army says Israeli military jets flew over the Golan Heights to hit targets on the edge of Damascus.
Myanmar protests resume, internet restored as military circles
Armoured vehicles on streets of Yangon as people continue protests for restoration of civilian government.
New Zealand outbreak involves UK variant of virus: Ardern
Origin of the cases, involving the same family, is still being traced as Auckland begins three-day lockdown.
Annual march honours missing, murdered Indigenous women in Canada
On 30th anniversary of Vancouver march, advocates call for action to stem violence against Indigenous women and girls.
UN calls for ‘transparency’ in Ecuador vote recount
The country's top electoral body said on Friday it plans to conduct a partial recount of last week's presidential vote.