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Thai PM arrives in Saudi Arabia, easing diamond heist row

Jan 25, 2022

Thailand’s prime minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the first high-level meeting since relations between the nations soured three decades ago over a sensational jewelry heist.

Cameroon stadium crush death toll reaches 8; 38 injured

Jan 25, 2022

Eight people have now died after a stampede outside a game at the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament in Cameroon, while another seven people are in serious condition.

London police investigate lockdown parties

Jan 25, 2022

London police said Tuesday they were investigating Downing Street lockdown parties in 2020 to determine if U.K. government officials violated coronavirus restrictions.

Ukraine urges calm, saying Russian invasion not imminent

Jan 25, 2022

Ukraine’s leaders sought to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real.

S. Korea sets record high of 8,000 new COVID cases

Jan 25, 2022

South Korea recorded more than 8,000 new coronavirus infections for the first time Tuesday as health authorities reshape the country’s pandemic response.

UAE, US intercept Houthi missile attack targeting Abu Dhabi

Jan 25, 2022

The United Arab Emirates and the U.S. military intercepted two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the skies of Abu Dhabi early Monday.

Russia confirms 67,809 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Jan 25, 2022

Russia has confirmed 67,809 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, up from 65,109 the day before.

DPRK fires 2 missiles into East Sea: S Korean media

Jan 25, 2022

The DPRK fired two unidentified missiles, believed to be cruise missiles, into the East Sea, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported Tuesday citing unnamed military sources.