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middle east July 24, 2021
England parties like it’s 1999
China gets blamed for global email hacking. Indonesia struggles to cope as Covid-19 numbers worsen.
africa July 17, 2021
Protests erupt against Cuban government
Fiji’s health system is overwhelmed by latest Covid-19 outbreak. The arrest of former president Jacob Zuma leads to growing violence in South Africa. The mystery of Haitian leader Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.
middle east July 10, 2021
The United States sneaks out of Afghanistan
The Taliban are on the rise as Bagram base is left under Afghan control. Indonesia imports oxygen in battle against Delta variant. Canada appoints its first Indigenous governor-general.
africa July 3, 2021
Biden orders air strikes after drone attacks
New Zealand is trying to hold on to its SunGold kiwifruit market. The Chinese Communist Party celebrates its centenary. Britain is looking to adapt Australia’s offshore processing of asylum seekers to Rwanda site.
world June 26, 2021
Iran’s new leader accused of crimes against humanity
Covid-19 surge pushes Indonesia into more restrictions. Hong Kong’s Apple Daily forced to close under Chinese pressure. Famine and growing ethnic violence in Ethiopia.
middle east June 19, 2021
‘America is back’: Biden flexes muscles over China
Jacinda Ardern joins critics of the proposed film about Christchurch’s massacre. The International Criminal Court condemns Philippine state policy of attacking civilians in anti-drugs war. Naftali Bennett takes over as Israeli PM.
africa June 12, 2021
Hundreds arrested in FBI, AFP sting
The Anom encrypted messaging app allowed police to monitor gangs around the world. PNG’s casino plan faces opposition from welfare groups. Nigeria bans Twitter after the president’s account is temporarily suspended.
middle east June 5, 2021
US puts Wuhan lab back under microscope
Fiji responds to worsening Covid-19 outbreak with faster vaccine rollout. China introduces three-child policy to boost falling population. Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett make deal to share Israel PM role.
africa May 29, 2021
Samoa’s first woman PM sworn in despite standoff
The United States and European Union condemn plane ‘hijack’ and arrest of dissident Belarusian journalist. The Israel–Hamas ceasefire is holding as opposition leader Yair Lapid tries to form a coalition to lead Israel.
africa May 22, 2021
IEA pivots from pro-fossil fuel to pushing net-zero pathway
A Supreme Court ruling paves the way for Samoa’s first female prime minister. About 6000 asylum seekers cross by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory. A spike in Covid-19 cases across Asia.
middle east May 15, 2021
UN fears ‘full-scale war’ between Israel and Palestine
The worst fighting recorded in Israel and Gaza since 2014 is proving an early test for Joe Biden's presidency. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has held emergency meetings this week to broker a de-escalation.
