US warship sails near Chinese-controlled Paracel Islands
China condemns the move of the USS John S McCain, saying it had dispatched naval, air units to follow and warn the ship.
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US to revoke terrorist designation of Houthis citing famine
Action reverses the order issued by former President Donald Trump just before leaving office on January 20.
US urges polls in Haiti but says president can stay until 2022
Protesters want unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise to leave office by Sunday as political turmoil deepens.
Donald Trump should not get US intel briefings, Joe Biden says
Ex-president might not receive US intelligence briefings because of ‘erratic’ conduct, concerns about secrecy.
Treasury secretary warns of COVID’s lasting toll on Black America
Economic crises hit people of colour harder and longer, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday.
Myanmar minorities fear renewed violence after military coup
Armed forces are notorious for their brutality and their chief led the brutal 2017 crackdown on the Rohingya.
S&P, Nasdaq hit records, but investors eye possible market stress
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes registered their biggest weekly percentage gains since the US election in November.
Breach at home base of Air Force One prompts security review
The US Air Force is reviewing security protocols after an unarmed man accessed the flightline at Joint Base Andrews.
Obamas announce 6 Netflix projects, including ‘Exit West’ film
The former president and first lady's Higher Ground Productions is working on 3 movies, 2 TV series and a docuseries.
Optimism-fuelled oil nears $60 per barrel, highest in a year
The last time Brent traded at $60 a barrel, COVID-19 had yet to take hold, economies were open - and demand was higher.
Lawsuit alleges MBS tried to lure ex-spymaster’s family to harm
Ex-spymaster claims MBS orchestrated plot to lure his family to Saudi consulate in Istanbul where Khashoggi was killed.
Myanmar anti-junta protests spread, Twitter and Instagram blocked
Protests against the military takeover swell as nearly 300 politicians from the overthrown ruling party defy the coup.
ICC’s ‘territorial jurisdiction’ extends to Palestinian areas
Decision opens the door for the tribunal's prosecutor to open a war crimes investigation.
South Africa: Probe finds $17m hole in COVID funds
Investigation revealed 'flagrant and wanton disregard' of the law and 'insatiable pursuit of self-enrichment'.
Trump impeachment trial is about the future, not a conviction
An acquittal is almost certain for Trump so instead, politicians are using the trial to set up future political fights.
Biden eager to ‘act fast’ on $1.9T plan even without Republicans
US President Joe Biden says Americans are hurting too badly to wait for partisan negotiations.
Montenegro overturns coup verdict for two Russians, 11 others
Appeals court says 2019 verdict was marred by violations of criminal law and new trial should be held.
In Pictures: Rallies across Asia in support for Myanmar protests
People take to the streets of New Delhi, Seoul and Jakarta in support of anti-coup protesters rallying in Myanmar.
Russia expels diplomats as tensions rise over Navalny protests
Moscow declares envoys from Sweden, Germany and Poland 'persona non grata' over alleged involvement in protests.
UN-led Libya forum selects new interim government
A new transitional prime minister and three-member presidency council will govern Libya until the December election.