The United States easing its coronavirus travel restrictions, re-opening to passengers from the United Kingdom, European Union and other nations, comes at a welcome time.
South Africa’s top court ruled that former President Jacob Zuma must remain in jail serving his 15-month sentence for failing to attend a corruption inquiry.
The price of gas in the United Kingdom has rocketed in recent weeks, putting several energy suppliers out of business and prompting warnings of food shortages in supermarkets.
Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao announced he will run for president of the Philippines next year after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte’s cosy relationship with China.
Honduras' ruling party presidential candidate Nasry Asfura remains the favourite ahead of the Nov. 28 election. It’s a boost to backers of the country's current government.
Job vacancies in the United Kingdom have hit a record high as the economic recovery continues, according to official figures.
Aid delivery to Haiti’s earthquake-stricken south is slowly improving, but gangs continue to patrol key transport routes, international freight carriers have raised costs, and snags related to Brexit and COVID-19 are causing lengthy air and shipping delays.
Canada goes to the polls on Monday and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is banking on staying in power by claiming if re-elected he would ban people from protesting outside hospitals and other medical centres. He also accused his chief rival of supporting those who oppose COVID-19 vaccinations.
Schools in the Philippines reopened for the new academic year on Monday but millions of children remained at home for a second year of remote lessons that experts fear will worsen an educational “crisis”.
South Africa’s jailed former President Jacob Zuma has been granted medical parole. The 79-year-old is serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court at Estcourt Correctional Centre.