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NATO holds summit with gaze on Russian invasion, Chinese military expansion

NATO leaders are aiming to increase support for Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion, boost forces on NATO's eastern flank and set priorities for the coming decade

As coronavirus fears ebb, Japan prepares for tourists from abroad

The rickshaw men in Tokyo are adding English-speaking staff, a sure sign Japan is bracing for a return of tourists from abroad

China reduces coronavirus quarantine for people arriving from abroad

China announced an easing of its quarantine requirement for people arriving from abroad but stopped short of lifting what remains a stringent Covid policy compared to most other countries

G7 leaders wrap up summit held to bolster support to Ukraine against Russia

Officials have said during the summit that leaders of the major economies are preparing to unveil plans to pursue a price cap on Russian oil, and impose other new sanctions

US Capitol riot: House panel to hold surprise hearing, present new evidence

The House panel investigating the US Capitol insurrection is holding a surprise hearing on Tuesday with an unidentified witness, cloaking the last-minute proceedings in extraordinary secrecy

NATO summit aims to show unity democratic values: Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez

The chief aim of the NATO summit is to send a message of unity in line with democracy, security, international order, based on rules that, unfortunately, Putin has blown to smithereens

Japanese tech giant Toshiba's shareholders approve 13 nominations to board

Chief Executive Taro Shimada, who oversaw the annual shareholders' meeting in Tokyo, said the majority had voted to OK that plan

North Korea on alert for downpour damages amid ongoing Covid-19 outbreak

North Korea said it is making all-out efforts to prevent potential damages caused by heavy rains this week that outside observers worry could aggravate the country's economic hardships

Trump's legal aid for 2020 elections says FBI agents seized his phone

John Eastman said the agents took his phone as he left a restaurant last Wednesday evening, the same day law enforcement officials conducted similar activity around the country

Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills in US

Memes and status updates explaining how women could legally obtain abortion pills in the mail exploded across social platforms which were immediately removed by Instagram and Facebook

Biden administration suspends rules limiting immigrant arrest, deportation

Immigrant advocates and experts on Monday said the suspension of Biden's order will only sow fear among immigrant communities

46 dead, 16 hospitalised after trailer of migrants found in south Texas

Forty-six people were found dead and 16 others were taken to hospitals after a tractor-trailer rig containing suspected migrants was found Monday on a remote back road in southwest San Antonio

Roe v Wade: US SC's abortion ruling has set off new fights in other courts

The US Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protection for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation, as one side sought quickly to put statewide bans into effect

Planning to send advanced missile systems to Ukraine: US defence official

A senior defence official said Monday that Ukrainian forces are already effectively using advanced rocket systems, and that more of those will go into Ukraine with trained troops soon

Credit Suisse fined over $2 mn for facilitating cocaine cash laundering

A Swiss court on Monday said it has fined Credit Suisse more than $2 million for failing to prevent money laundering linked to a Bulgarian criminal organization a decade-and-a-half ago

Israel loosens abortion regulations in response to US overruling Roe

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, who heads the small liberal Meretz party, said the U.S. decision had turned back the clock for women's rights

Russian Prez Putin to make 1st trip abroad since Ukraine conflict's start

Putin is to meet Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on Tuesday and would visit Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on Wednesday

Qatar Energy to cut all emissions by 2030 as methane movement grows

Qatar Energy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said that by joining the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative the company is reaffirming Qatar's commitments to global efforts to reducing emissions

Russian superyacht worth $325 mn seized by US arrives in San Diego Bay

The 348-foot-long (106-meter-long) Amadea flew an American flag as it sailed past the retired aircraft carrier USS Midway and under the Coronado Bridge

Novak Djokovic makes more history with 1st round win at Wimbledon

These days, Novak Djokovic makes history just about every time he wins another match. On Monday, the top-ranked Serb did just that at Wimbledon.