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Global Covid cases top 600 million

Shawdesh desk: The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 600 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world. According to the latest global

At least 10 killed as gunmen storm hotel in Somali capital

Shawdesh Desk: At least 10 people were killed in an attack by Islamic militants who stormed a hotel in Somalia’s capital late Friday, police and eyewitnesses said. Several other people

Suu Kyi could be moved to house arrest after verdicts: Myanmar junta chief

Shawdesh Desk: Myanmar’s military chief says the junta is open to negotiations with ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end the crisis sparked by its coup after her trials

Market blast in north Syria kills 15 people, wounds dozens

Shawdesh Desk: A rocket attack on a crowded market in a town held by Turkey-backed opposition fighters in northern Syria killed 15 people on Friday and wounded dozens, an opposition

UN ship with grain for Africa leaves Ukraine: ministry

Shawdesh desk: A UN-chartered vessel laden with grain set off from Ukraine for Africa on Tuesday following a deal to relieve a global food crisis, the ministry in charge of

Global Covid cases top 596 million

Shawdesh Desk: The overall number of Covid cases has now surged past 596 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the world. According to the latest global

N. Korea fires two cruise missiles: Seoul defence ministry

Shawdesh Desk: North Korea fired two cruise missiles Wednesday, Seoul’s defence ministry said, ending a month-long lull in Pyongyang’s record-breaking spate of weapons tests this year. “Early this morning, we

Boy loses part of leg to shark bite off Florida coast

Shawdesh Desk: A 10-year-old boy had part of his leg amputated after being bitten by a shark while snorkeling on vacation in the Florida Keys, his family has said. Jameson