Afghan gov’t, Taliban announce breakthrough deal in peace talks
Deal lays out way forward for negotiators to move on to more substantive issues, including talks on a ceasefire.
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At 50, EPA pivots from Trump chopping block to Biden future
Defanged after four years of Trump deregulation, the EPA is set to be reinvigorated under Biden.
Putin hails Armenian PM’s ‘courage’ in signing Karabakh deal
Russian president calls Pashinyan's decisions surrounding the ending of the conflict 'necessary' but 'painful'.
Israel releases over $1bn of withheld tax funds to Palestinians
Transfer of the money comes weeks after coordination was renewed between the two sides.
Sri Lanka: Tens of thousands evacuated as Cyclone Burevi nears
About 75,000 people evacuated from the east coast, where tropical cyclone Burevi is expected to make landfall.
Pakistan’s new regulations aim to ‘silence the internet’
Increasingly in recent years, internet laws have been used to target journalists and rights activists who voice dissent.
Thai PM wins crucial legal battle amid renewed protests
Top Thai court rules in favour of Prayuth Chan-ocha in conflict-of-interest case over living arrangement.
Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine: What you need to know in 500 words
Key details about the US-German made vaccine, which be used in the UK within days in the fight against coronavirus.
Ethiopia gives UN ‘unimpeded’ access to Tigray to deliver aid
Deal allows aid workers access to government-controlled areas of Tigray, where federal troops are battling the TPLF.
Nigeria police rescue 10 people after ‘baby factory’ raid
Rescued women told police the owner hired men to impregnate them and then sell the newborns for profit.
India looks to resume Iran, Venezuela oil imports under Biden
India was the key buyer of Iranian and Venezuelan oil before President Trump imposed sanctions on the two OPEC members.
‘Unwarranted’: India slams Canada PM’s remarks on farmer protests
India accuses Justin Trudeau of interfering in its internal affairs after Canadian PM commented on farmers' protests.
Georgia election official urges Trump to rein in supporters
Republican Sterling criticises president over his antagonising language towards his backers after last month's election.
Uganda: Bobi Wine suspends election campaign over violence
Singer-politician seeking to end decades-long rule of 76-year-old President Museveni in January 14 election.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 protest
Rights groups decry 'heartbreaking and outrageous' sentence as Joshua Wong gets 13 and a half months in prison.
New Zealand declares climate emergency
New Zealand pledges carbon neutral government by 2025, announces $141m fund to finance electric or hybrid vehicles.
UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use in world first
Vaccine to be made available across UK from next week, says government.
UNSC unlikely to act on killing of Iranian scientist: Diplomats
No member has so far requested to discuss Friday's killing nor has there been any call for a statement, diplomats say.
‘Deliberate depression’: World Bank’s dire warning on Lebanon
The World Bank sees Lebanon's economy shrinking a significant 19.2 percent this year.
Jared Kushner takes on Qatar blockade in Middle East ‘swan song’
In Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Trump adviser seeks final achievements in a US regional policy defined by Israeli interests.