‘Frightening’: Weekend shutdown in Delhi as COVID grips India
India faces ferocious new coronavirus wave with more than 200,000 fresh daily cases and hospitals facing bed shortage.
Peru’s Vizcarra banned from public office over vaccine scandal
Congress approved former president's temporary ban from public office by 86 votes in favour and zero against.
From pet care to salon bookings: Pompeo ethics abuses reported
No action was recommended against former secretary of state who is widely seen as seeking to run for president in 2024.
US mass shootings ‘a national embarrassment’: Biden
After another mass shooting in the US, the president calls on Congress to ban military-style 'assault' weapons.
US removes Vietnam, Switzerland from currency manipulator list
The US Treasury Department said Friday that no country currently meets the US criteria as a manipulator.
Dogecoin rally sends alt coin to $48bn market value
Dogecoin is now up 18,000 percent from a year ago, when it traded for $0.002 and was worth about $250 million.
Oath Keeper pleads guilty, working with feds in Capitol riot case
Jon Schaffer, a musician and Oath Keeper, pleads guilty to charges and will assist investigators.
UN Security Council approves ceasefire monitors for Libya
UN resolution also called on Libya's new unity government to prepare for free and fair elections on December 24.
Russia: Prosecutors seek to outlaw Navalny’s activist network
Kremlin critic's anti-corruption foundation, network of regional offices are 'extremist', state prosecutors tell court.
‘It is really bad’: Nigerians go hungry as food inflation soars
Millions across Africa's most populous nation struggle to make ends meet as food prices soar and the economy stalls.
Liberty University sues ex-president Falwell over hidden affair
The conservative, evangelical school seeks $30m from Jerry Falwell Jr for damages stemming from 'immodesty'.
The Boogaloo movement has a new strategy
Members of the anti-government movement are calling for cooperation with left-wing groups that were once adversaries.
Biden holds off on increasing US refugee admissions for now
After criticism from Democrats, White House announces refugee cap is expected to be raised by May 15.
Will US sanctions work against Russia?
US President Joe Biden has imposed new sanctions on Moscow for election meddling and cyber attacks.
The AstraZeneca jab and the price of fragmented decision-making
Experts warn authorities' divergent policies may damage trust and increase hesitancy in countries facing shortages.
India: migrant workers leave cities as COVID measures bite
The government of Maharashtra state, home to Mumbai, imposed lockdown-like curbs on Wednesday for 15 days.