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Man arrested in Kuwait for complaining about the weather

Police in Kuwait have arrested a resident, an Egyptian man, for posting a video online in which he rants about bad weather and dust...

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma handed prison term

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to 15 months in prison for defying a...

Communist Party marks centenary with China ‘at forefront of world politics’

China is marking the centenary of its ruling Communist Party this week by heralding what it says is its growing influence abroad, along with...

Soldiers and protesters injured in riots over Lebanon economic crisis

Lebanese troops deployed in the northern city of Tripoli early on Sunday, taking positions around major state institutions after a night of protests and...

Malaysia extends Covid-19 lockdown indefinitely

Malaysia’s leader has said a near-total lockdown that has been in place for a month is to be extended indefinitely, as coronavirus infections remain...

Bangkok and nine other provinces restrict movement to curb rising virus cases

Thailand’s capital announced a ban on indoor dining and gatherings of more than 20 people from Sunday, in addition to the closure of construction...

16 boats engulfed by fire in Hong Kong typhoon shelter

A fire engulfed 16 vessels in a Hong Kong typhoon shelter early on Sunday, resulting in at least 10 boats sinking and one person...

George Floyd’s family warn Chauvin jail term ‘not harsh enough’

Relatives of George Floyd have criticised the 22-and-a-half year sentence imposed on former police officer Derek Chauvin as too lenient. One of Mr Floyd’s brothers,...

Helicopter carrying Colombia’s president attacked

Colombian President Iván Duque has said a helicopter carrying him and several senior officials came under fire in the southern Catatumbo region bordering Venezuela,...

Covid-19 cluster worsens in Sydney as Delta variant takes hold

A state government minister has been infected with Covid-19 and another minister is in isolation as a cluster in the Australian city of Sydney...

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