US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites
The US has taken down dozens of Iranian and Iran-linked news sites, which it accused of spreading disinformation. Many sites…
Egypt detains female TikTok star after human trafficking conviction
A TikTok star has been detained in Egypt, two days after she and another influencer were convicted of human trafficking…
Delta plus: Scientists say too early to tell risk of Covid-19 variant
Soutik Biswas India correspondent Coronavirus pandemic India has classified a new variant of the coronavirus first identified in…
India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts
By Nikhil Inamdar and Aparna Alluri BBC News, Delhi Narendra Modi stormed India’s political stage with grand promises – of…
Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy paper Apple Daily has announced its closure, in a blow to media freedom in the city.…
Iran nuclear deal: President-elect Raisi issues warning over talks
Iran nuclear deal Iran’s president-elect has welcomed the negotiations with world powers aimed at reviving a 2015 nuclear deal but…
India Covid vaccination: New policy aims to speed up drive
By Shruti Menon BBC Reality Check Reality Check India has launched a new vaccine policy which will see the federal…
The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh’s national bank and came within an inch of success…
Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper says it will decide closure by Friday
Hong Kong anti-government protests Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily has said its board will decide whether or not to…
Tokyo 2020: Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues
Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues, despite warnings from health bosses. Overseas spectators…