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.
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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.
Dengvaxia controversy haunts Duterte’s COVID vaccine roll out
Health experts say Philippine president repeating predecessor's missteps adding to public doubt and vaccine hesitancy.
Indian farmers reinforce after protest camp standoff with police
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh state call for Ghazipur camp to be cleared, but farmers say they would not budge.
WHO team meets Chinese scientists as COVID investigation begins
Experts are in Wuhan, where the virus first emerged, to piece together what happened in the initial outbreak.
Novavax vaccine shows 89 percent efficacy in UK trials
Data also shows vaccine nearly as effective in protecting against the more highly contagious variant in the UK.
UK says Hong Kong offer upholds ‘freedom and autonomy’
Under scheme that comes into effect on Sunday, Hong Kong people with BN(O) status will have path to UK citizenship.
Former Obama aide Malley to be named Biden’s envoy on Iran
Robert Malley will be tasked with finding a way to deal with Iran again after Trump escalated tensions.