US urges India to hold ‘dialogue’ with protesting farmers
US State Department says peaceful protests and unhindered internet access are 'hallmark of any thriving democracy'.
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Kuwait bans non-citizen entry for two weeks amid COVID spike
The move comes as Saudi Arabia also imposes new restrictions, including a 10-day suspension of events.
Erdogan compares Turkish student protesters to ‘terrorists’
Students at Istanbul's Bogazici University have protested against the appointment of a ruling party loyalist as rector.
Syria says it responded to ‘Israeli aggression’
Syrian state news agency says Israel carried out missile attack in Quneitra province but it intercepted most of them.
Indian celebrities back gov’t on protests amid global criticism
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and a host of Bollywood stars echo government's stand on social media.
American Airlines warns 13,000 staff of furloughs amid COVID-19 pain
Carrier says COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed as quickly as expected, travel restrictions are hurting demand.
Biden, S Korea’s Moon pledge ‘comprehensive’ N Korea strategy
Two leaders say they will strengthen US-S Korea alliance during first phone call since new US president assumed office.
Chief of social media app Parler says board fired him
Parler, which has been removed from app stores and web-hosting services, had become a platform for far-right groups.
UK to test whether AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines interchangeable
UK says given possible vaccine supply constraints, 13-month study could provide important data for flexible inoculation.
Myanmar military blocks Facebook, social media as pressure grows
Generals who seized power on Monday claim people using platforms to create 'instability' as UN says coup must fail.
Myanmar lodges objections in Rohingya genocide case
Filing, made two weeks before military staged a coup, is likely to delay proceedings by at least a year.
US House to rebuke QAnon Republican for online threats, racism
Democrats are moving to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after Republicans fail to discipline her.
Ebay is latest online retail giant to report strong earnings
EBay said it ended the fourth quarter of 2020 with 185 million active buyers, an increase of 7 percent.
Biden approves federal aid for Navajo Nation over COVID-19
Federal funding will help support the Indigenous nation's efforts to combat the virus and bolster vaccinations.
Judge issues arrest warrant for ExxonMobil Nigeria chief
The EFCC says it issued a warrant for the managing director of ExxonMobil Nigeria.
Billion-dollar baby: Amazon daily sales surpass new milestone
Amazon’s skyrocketing profits reflect the holiday shopping season and pandemic-fueled trend of shopping online.
Guaido: Maduro refuses to access US-held funds to buy vaccines
Venezuela must pay $100m to access vaccines via the COVAX program but cannot pay due to sanctions, officials have said.
COVAX sets out plan for global distribution of 337m vaccines
Countries will receive doses in proportion to population size, with the most going to India.
In Pictures: Striking pans to protest Myanmar’s military coup
Medical staff walk away as clatter of pots and pans and the honking of car horns are heard in protest against the coup.
Versace to unveil new ‘signature’ pattern to reinvigorate brand
Execs say new 'signature' pattern could singlehandedly rejuvenate brand as the luxury market recovers from COVID-19.