* North Korea reported 21 new deaths yesterday amid Covid outbreak, state said
* Kim Jong-Un has called virus breakout a 'great disaster' and 'huge disruption'
* The insular state's leaders has called for unity between government and people
North Korea reported 21 new deaths on Friday, from people with fevers amid its first Cvoid-19 outbreak, which leader Kim Jong-Un has called a 'great disaster,' state news agency reported today.
During a meeting on anti-virus strategies on Saturday, he described the breakout as a historically 'huge disruption' and called for unity between the government and people, to stabilise it as quickly as possible.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran arrests dozens protesting sudden price hike in food staples.
'They're imposing famine on us’: Soaring food prices fuel angry protests in Iran.
EU sees reopening of Iran nuclear talks but US cautious.
Israel fires missiles at central Syrian town, killing 5: Reports.
After Syria trip, ICRC head says Assad 'aware of pressure of international environment'.
Israeli police clash with mourners at funeral of slain Palestinian journalist.
Israeli police attack funeral procession for shot journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh.
France condemns arrest of two citizens in Iran.
Overseas Lebanese vote in key poll with high stakes for crises-hit country.
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa dies at 73.
ASIA
Sri Lankans running out of food, fuel and medicine.
Sri Lanka economy crisis to get worse before it gets better, PM says.
Biden touts 'free and open' Indo-Pacific in summit with ASEAN rulers.
Bridge in disputed territory between China and India sparks concern.
Shanghai moves to impose tightest restrictions yet.
Locked down Shanghai aims to eliminate Covid over the next week.
21 more dead as North Korea battles Covid outbreak.
Tajik president discusses situation in Afghanistan with Putin.
Blistering heatwave sweeps South Asia as mercury in Pakistan soars to 50C.
NZ prime minister Ardern tests positive for Covid-19.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr allies seize control of Philippines Congress after election victory.
AFRICA
South Africa's COVID-19 spike intensifies.
Niger: NGOs complain over alleged loss of $99m in state funds.
Sudanese protests against military rule persist.
Somalia finally holds long-delayed election.
Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers resign to run in 2023 polls.
Climate change doubled chance of South African floods that killed 435 people, analysis shows.
Slavery still exists in Mauritania - UN envoy.
EUROPE
Biden speaks to leaders of Finland, Sweden about NATO membership.
Finland Nato: Russia threatens to retaliate over membership move.
Russian operator to suspend electricity supply to Finland.
Reports about possible halt in gas supplies to Finland from May 13 are a hoax — Kremlin.
Hungary 'holding EU decision makers hostage' over Russia oil embargo: Lithuanian FM.
Russia expels Romanian, Bulgarian diplomats in tit-for-tat move.
Georgia's separatist South Ossetia region to hold referendum on joining Russia.
Recession fears grow in the UK as rising prices hit spending.
AMERICAS
United States passes one million Covid deaths.
Biden calls on states to ‘fund the police,’ mental health programs using federal money.
‘Hurt, angry, anxious, scared’: Converging crises lead to US baby formula shortage.
House Democrats urge Biden to lift Venezuela sanctions.
Pope to visit Canada in July to meet residential school survivors.
Body of last missing person recovered after explosion at Cuba's Hotel Saratoga, raising death toll to 45.
Fatal boat trip highlights Haitians fleeing violence.
'One of the greatest mysteries of our time': Congress to hold UFO hearing next week.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US increases sanctions to fight ISIS financing.
Mossad reportedly thwarted IRGC assassination of US General in Germany.
Putin, Tajikistan’s Rakhmon discuss increased activity of terror groups in Afghanistan.
The new global terrorism hotspot is Sub-Saharan Africa
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks rise on Wall Street, still headed for 6th weekly loss.
Bitcoin tumbles, a stablecoin plunges in wild week in crypto.
Oil rises 4% as US gasoline prices jump to record high.
G7: Germany seeks 'powerful sign of unity' for Ukraine.
Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details.
Apple loses position as most valuable firm amid tech sell-off.
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