Acting US defence secretary visits Afghanistan, meets with Ghani
Christopher Miller meets with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and visits US troops as American forces continue to withdraw
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Russia’s Putin signs bill giving ex-presidents lifetime immunity
Bill gives former presidents and their families immunity from prosecution for crimes committed during their lifetime.
US home sales fell more than expected in November following gains
Sales fell 2.5 percent to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.69 million units: National Association of Realtors
Argentina heads for Senate vote on expanding abortion rights
Lower house of Congress has already approved bill that would expand availability of legal abortion.
Oil slips amid concerns over mutant COVID strain found in UK
Oil dropped towards $50 a barrel on Tuesday after rallying last week.
Four things Trump is considering for his final weeks as president
While Trump continues to obsess over his election loss, there are a few other things on his mind for his final month.
CAR rebels seize Bambari city, Russia confirms sending military
The attack follows the government's accusations that former president Francois Bozize was seeking to mount a coup.
UAE’s economy projected to shrink 6% amid oil slump, COVID-19
The UAE's GDP is estimated to shrink about 6 percent in 2020, the central bank said in its quarterly review on Tuesday.
US economy expanded at record pace in Q3 but COVID threat remains
The US economy recovered significantly from Q2's plunge, but it is likely the current COVID resurgence will slow growth.
US Secretary Pompeo offers to mediate between Israel and Lebanon
Talks between two countries over offshore oil and gas exploration are at an impasse.
EU giving a ‘final push’ to reach Brexit deal, says Barnier
With less than 10 days left till the new year, EU and UK leaders and negotiators intensify talks to reach a trade deal.
Europe faces slower-than-expected economic recovery, IMF warns
A slower recovery would be more likely to produce long-term 'scarring' that could weigh on the bloc in the future.
Not so holly jolly: US consumer confidence hits four-month low
Consumer confidence remains far below pre-pandemic levels despite making some gains in recent months.
Afghanistan: At least five killed in Kabul car bomb blast
Four doctors among those killed after a magnetic bomb attached to their car exploded in the Afghanistan capital.
Palestinian teen killed by Israeli forces in Jerusalem’s Old City
Mahmoud Omar Kameel, 17, was shot multiple times after he allegedly fired at Israeli soldiers.
Malaysia steps up COVID vaccine plans with AstraZeneca deal
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says government also in final stages of vaccine negotiations with Russia and China.
Countries shut borders over new COVID strain: Live news
The discovery of the new strain sowed new panic in a pandemic that has killed almost 1.7 million people worldwide.
Asian shares dip on concerns over new virus strain
Asian shares pull back from multi-year highs on fears the new virus strain could slow economic recovery.
Canada pledges $70m in aid to crisis-hit Palestine refugee agency
Canadian funding will support poor and vulnerable refugees and comes as UNRWA faces its 'worst financial crisis ever'.
‘Caught on TV’: Philippines police officer charged over shootings
Amid national outcry over murder of mother and son, President Duterte says suspect cannot escape prosecution.