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The AAPP estimates more than 8,000 people are detained inprisons and interrogation centres, including Ms. Suu Kyi and most of her cabinet, while about 1,500 have been killed

IMF urges El Salvador to scale back its Bitcoin push

El Salvador has has been dismissive of the IMF’s recommendation’s concerning Bitcoin

Morning Digest | India willing to talk to Pakistan on pilgrim flights; FTA dialogue productive, say India and U.K., and more

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NeoCov coronavirus found in bats may pose threat to humans in future, scientists caution

NeoCov is closely related to the Middle East respiratory syndrome, a viral disease first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012.

Sri Lanka to amend controversial anti-terror law

The bill proposes a number of amendments and ensures the suspects are allowed to approach the Supreme Court on grounds of violation of their fundamental rights and seek relief, says officials.

Philippines lifts ban on foreign tourists as outbreak eases

Foreign travellers will no longer be required to quarantine in government-designated centres upon arrival if they have been fully vaccinated and tested negative prior to arrival, says officials.

North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim Jong Un visits munitions site

Kim Jong Un inspected a munitions factory where workers pledged loyalty to their leader

China conditionally approves AMD's $35 billion deal for Xilinx

The regulatory approval from Beijing brings the purchase, which was first announced in October 2020, closer to completion.

Toyota heading to moon with cruiser, robotic arms, dreams

The vehicle being developed is called Lunar Cruiser, whose name pays homage to the Toyota Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle

WhatsApp has until end of Feb to clarify privacy policy change, EU says

The Commission said it was also concerned about the exchange of users' personal data between WhatsApp and third parties or other Facebook/Meta companies.

Morning Digest | Central Asia meet forms Afghan group; Indian family found dead near U.S.-Canada border identified, and more

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Indian family found dead near U.S.-Canada border identified

Police looking for anyone who might have met family

USIBC greets Tata group on homecoming of Air India

The top American corporate body also commends the Government of India’s successful asset monetisation programme.

EU will act strongly if Russia attacks Ukraine, says French Foreign Minister

But we also want dialogue be pursued, says Le Drian

Watch | Antartica's biggest glacier to collapse?

A video on one of the biggest glaciers in Antartica

N. Korea fires 2 missiles as testing blitz continues

‘Record launches in a single month’

SDF combing for IS fighters after jail attack

It was the most high-profile attack launched by the jihadists since the loss of their “caliphate” nearly three years ago.

EU launches WTO case against China for ‘targeting’ Lithuania

Beijing allegedly blocked imports, launched trade sanctions

For Afghan evacuations, Johnson ‘prioritised’ pets

Downing Street denies allegations

Address Russia’s ‘legitimate concerns’, China tells U.S.

Antony Blinken, in a phone call with Wang Yi, warns of ‘global risks posed by Russian aggression’

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer set to retire

Biden may pick a Black woman as the liberal judge’s successor

Russia sees room for dialogue with U.S.

Kremlin says it would take more time to review the written response from U.S. to its security demands

Not for third party in LAC talks, China tells U.S.

PLA Senior Colonel says 14th round of talks on the dispute with India was ‘positive and constructive’

Biden says 14.5 million get health care under Obama law, with help

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention demonstrates that his administration's efforts to sign more people up through the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, have had an impact, says Joe Biden

Jordanian military kills 27 in shootout with Syria smugglers

Earlier this month an army officer was killed in a shootout with smugglers along the long porous border it shares with Syria, says the military

1 killed as violence erupts at rally in Karachi

The violence erupted when police swung batons and fired tear gas to prevent rallygoers from marching towards government offices

Former V-P Hamid Ansari, U.S. lawmakers express concern over human rights situation in India

‘Religious authoritarianism, discrimination taking place in India,’ they say

Nvidia preparing to walk away from Arm acquisition

European Commission filing showed that EU antitrust regulators have resumed their investigation of the deal and set a new deadline of May 25 for their decision.

Intel scores major win as court scraps $1.2 billion EU antitrust fine

The European Commission penalised Intel in 2009 for trying to block rival AMD by giving rebates to computer makers Dell, HP, NEC and Lenovo for buying most of their chips from Intel.

EU proposes digital rights, principles in global first

The EU executive said the digital rights and principles, which are based on European values, aim to provide a guide for policymakers and companies when dealing with new technologies.

Morning Digest | Fewer hospitalisations in third COVID-19 wave, shows data; PM Modi to hold first India-Central Asia summit today, and more

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North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 6th launch in 2022

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons, which were likely short-range, were launched from an eastern coastal area

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