Japan’s vaccine minister tops polls to lead government after PM Suga steps down following criticism over pandemic handling
Japan’s vaccination minister Taro Kono leads polls in the race to become the next prime…More
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Philippines moves to ‘granular lockdowns’ in bid to revive the country’s economy
The Philippine government has announced that the stay-at-home order in its capital will be lifted…More
Manhunt launched after 6 Palestinian militants escape high-security Israeli prison by tunnel through drainage system
Six Palestinian militants are on the run after tunneling their way through a small opening…More
‘War has ended’ in Afghanistan, Taliban says, despite resistance’s claims that Panjshir Valley is still not lost
The war in Afghanistan has ended, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said, declaring those who…More
Afghan resistance rejects Taliban claims of gaining ‘full control’ of Panjshir province
The Taliban’s announcement that it had seized complete control of Panjshir Valley, the last stronghold…More
Taliban gained ‘full control’ of Panjshir province, spokesman claims
The Taliban forces have seized complete control of Panjshir Valley, the last stronghold of the…More
German ambassador to China, Jan Hecker, dies just 2 weeks after taking up Beijing post – foreign ministry
The newly-appointed German ambassador to China and former foreign policy advisor to Chancellor Angela Merkel,…More
Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saadi released after 7 years in Libyan jail – reports
Libyan authorities have released Saadi Gaddafi, who spent more than seven years in jail in…More
US condemns Guinea coup, hints at sanctions after elite army unit detains president, shuts borders & imposes curfew
The US State Department has slammed the military coup in Guinea, saying it undermines the…More
Israel to brief FDA on Covid-19 vaccine boosters as health experts seek data to justify Biden’s 3rd jab rollout plan
Israeli health officials have agreed to present data from their country’s rollout of Covid-19 vaccine…More