Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.
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Firefighters battle ’emergency level’ blazes in Australia heatwave
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.
Philippines’ Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
California child falls from moving car, mother arrested
California child falls from moving car, mother arrested
White House under pressure over deadly Minn. shooting
White House under pressure over deadly Minn. shooting
‘Public face’ of Trump’s ICE operation to leave Minneapolis
The border commander who has emerged as the face of the Trump administration’s ICE operation in Minneapolis is leaving his role.
Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of ‘spreading hatred’
Social media influencer Sammy Yahood is known to spread Islamophobic content online.
‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence
At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December.
Lives on hold for two years: Hope, fear stuck behind Gaza’s Rafah crossing
Among those seeking an exit: severely ill children, a mother trying to reunite with her husband and an aspirant student.
Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Under the plan, access to the platforms’ core services would remain free to use.
Immigration chief departing Minneapolis as Trump sends border tsar Tom Homan to scene
The decision may indicate that the administration is walking back more aggressive immigration enforcement.
Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to North Korea
The plaintiffs said North Korea was marketed to them as “paradise on Earth”.
Deadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without power
At least a dozen people have died in multiple US states possibly due to the storm, officials have said.