1 in 10 people malnourished in 2020, UN says, with pandemic stalling chances of eradicating world hunger by 2030
A United Nations (UN) report has revealed how the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated world hunger,…More
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South Africa deploys military to two provinces amid looting and violence after ex-president Zuma’s jailing
The South African military has deployed forces in two provinces following violence and looting that…More
Cuba’s president blames Washington for protests, says US sanctions responsible for shortages and ‘social unrest’
The Cuban president has hit out at the US, alleging it played a considerable role…More
Over half of world’s urban greenhouse gas emissions produced by just 25 megacities, with Asian metropolises topping list
A new study looking at the greenhouse gases emitted by major cities around the world…More
Italian Covid-19 vaccine demonstrates safety and efficacy in phase-2 trial
An Italian firm has published promising results from its phase-two clinical trials, in which its…More
120 politicians, journalists, and artists sign letter urging Merkel to confront Biden over Assange’s extradition, citing concerns
Over a hundred people from German politics, media, and art have called on their chancellor…More
Thailand decides to mix vaccine doses as capital city Bangkok placed under strict lockdown measures
The Thai capital, Bangkok, has been placed under its harshest coronavirus restrictions in over a…More
2 Jordanians given 15-year prison sentence for trying to destabilize the monarchy
A court in Jordan has sentenced an ex-finance minister and the King’s distant relative to…More
China says it ‘drove away’ US warship ‘illegally’ in waters claimed by Beijing on anniversary of Hague ruling on South China Sea
Beijing has once again called on the US to desist from provocative behavior after an…More
Deadly lightning storms kill nearly 70 people across India
Dozens of people across three Indian states have perished in freak lightning storms. The government…More