Trump administration targets Iran steel sector with new sanctions
With only weeks left in power, US president shows no signs of scaling back maximum pressure campaign against Iran.
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Missing trust: Qataris give cautious welcome to GCC agreement
Qataris say it will take time to rebuild trust but are happy to see the back of Qatar-GCC dispute.
Iran reports first case of coronavirus variant
The case was an Iranian arriving back to the country from the UK, Health Minister Saeed Namaki said on Tuesday.
US senator says ‘Antifa scumbags’ menaced family in refuted claim
Protesters gathered at Republican Josh Hawley's home days before he will object to the presidential election results.
Gojek and Tokopedia poised for $18bn blockbuster merger
Ride-hailing firm Gojek and e-commerce giant Tokopedia are in advanced talks for an $18bn merger, say sources.
UK PM Johnson cancels India visit amid COVID crisis
The UK is in search of new trade deals after leaving the EU but alarming rise in COVID cases forces change to PM's plans
Georgia runoffs throw spotlight on state’s economic recovery
Federal COVID relief aid has helped shore up Georgia's businesses and bring its unemployment rate below the US average.
Wisconsin city braces for protest as charging decision looms
A policeman shot Jacob Blake in August as he was about to get into his car, while his children were in the back seat.
After extradition win, Assange team seeks bail for whistle-blower
Lawyers face tough challenge in court as Assange has been refused bail once this year, and has skipped bail before.
COVID-hit Italy gripped by political crisis
As Italy grapples with infections and economic woes, PM faces an even more immediate challenge - keeping his job.
Gulf states sign ‘solidarity and stability’ deal at GCC summit
The leaders are meeting in Saudi Arabia for their annual summit amid a breakthrough in the long-running GCC crisis.
Extortion from families of disappeared funded Syria gov’t: Report
Association of Detainees and the Missing in Sednaya Prison report says families were forced to bribe corrupt officers.
Central African Republic President Touadera re-elected
The announcement of provisional results comes as armed-group violence mounts outside the capital, Bangui.
In Pictures: Iran’s military holds first-ever drone drill
Iran shows off locally made drones one year after a US drone assassinated its top general.
Iran rebukes European criticism of uranium enrichment
Amid criticism, Iran says its uranium enrichment steps are reversible and for peaceful purposes only.
India to cull tens of thousands of birds over avian flu outbreak
Some states have stepped up efforts to contain two strains of bird flu after the deaths of thousands of migratory birds.
COVID-19: How will India vaccinate nearly one billion people?
India prepares to embark on its largest ever immunisation drive after drug regulator approves the use of two vaccines.
Al-Qaeda branch claims killings of French soldiers in Mali
Group to Support Islam and Muslims says it 'detonated an explosive device' as French armoured vehicle passed by.
A teenager in Zimbabwe is using taekwondo to fight child marriage
Natsiraishe Maritsa, 17, is a taekwondo enthusiast who holds discussions on dangers of child marriage after her classes.
