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Governor of the Central Bank Iran (CBI) said we believe the Korean banks that have blocked Iran’s monetary assets must pay compensation for these...

The determination, issued on the last day of Trump’s term, has no immediate effect but is likely to further strain US-China ties. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/19/trump-admin-determines-china-commited-uighur-genocide-pompeo

One evening, as Ma Nway* and her family were having dinner, soldiers from Myanmar’s armed forces, known as the Tatmadaw, came to her house...

The rise of Big Tech firms that allegedly suppress competition has become a policy issue for governments in Europe and China. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/20/biden-mulls-forming-role-to-tackle-anti-competitive-firms-report

The United States Treasury targeted three individuals, 14 entities and six vessels for their alleged ties to a network attempting to assist Venezuela’s oil...

Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of state says US will launch a review to bring N Korea back to denuclearisation talks. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/20/blinken-says-us-will-review-north-korea-policy-consider-aid

Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken says US to end support for Saudi-led forces in Yemen, renew Iran nuclear deal. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/19/biden-top-cabinet-nominees-promise-break-from-trump-worldview

Harris will make history on Wednesday and will be closely watched as the possible future of the Democratic Party. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/19/kamala-harris-vice-president-and-possible-heir-apparent

‘Differential and discriminatory treatment of Indian and European users attracting serious criticism,’ says Indian ministry. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/20/india-asks-whatsapp-to-withdraw-discriminatory-privacy-policy