Deadly attack on Sikh temple in Kabul leaves community in fear
Persecution and conflict has forced many Afghan Hindus and Sikhs to flee the country, seriously reducing their numbers.
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Bitcoin drops below $20,000 as crypto plunge continues
A spate of cryptocurrency meltdowns have erased tens of billions of dollars of investors’ assets recently.
Dozens dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India
Forecasters say the floods were set to worsen over the next two days with heavy rains in Bangladesh and India.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 115
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 115th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Israeli air attacks hit Gaza after rocket fire
Palestinian media reported that the Israeli strikes fell on agricultural land in Gaza.
Afghanistan: Blast hits Sikh temple in Kabul
About 30 people were inside the building when the explosion occurred, according to a temple official.
Vietnam jails high-profile environmentalist for tax evasion
Nguy Thi Khanh, a globally recognised campaigner on climate and the environment, has been sent to prison for two years.
Russia-Ukraine latest: Moscow renews efforts to take Izium
Russia renewing its efforts to advance towards Izium, Britain’s defence ministry says.
Australia fire victims struggle to rebuild as material costs rise
Many communities devastated by fires two years ago are also struggling to find construction workers to build new homes.
Texas lawmaker says Uvalde police agree to cooperate with probe
In recent weeks, law enforcement officials have stopped providing new updates about the shooting, raising concern.
US removes relative of Venezuela’s Maduro from sanctions list
Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, an ex-national treasurer, was put on blacklist in 2017 on charges of undermining democracy.
Fresh floods hit Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands left stranded
Flood situation likely to deteriorate over the next 24 hours in worst-hit areas of north and northeast, officials said.
‘How many more must die?’ Nigeria church attack anger seethes
Nigeria holds state funeral for those killed by gunmen at a church on June 5 as church officials demand accountability.
Europe’s five hottest summers since 1500
In just more than 20 years, the continent has experienced its five hottest summers since 1500.
US: FDA authorises COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
President Joe Biden says jabs could be rolled out to that age group as early as next week, pending CDC recommendations.
ISIL-affiliate gains ground in the Sahel as massacres mount
Number of civilians killed in central Sahel in attacks by ISIL-affiliated group has almost doubled since 2020: Report.
Canada police arrest former priest for residential school assault
RCMP says 92-year-old former priest charged with indecent assault of a child more than five decades ago in Manitoba.
Pakistan to stay on FATF watchdog’s ‘gray list’
International watchdog says Pakistan does not take full measures to combat money-laundering and 'terror financing'.
Iowa Supreme Court clears path for state abortion ban
The court, now comprised almost entirely of conservatives, reverses a decision by the same body just four years earlier.
Brazil police say remains of journalist Dom Phillips identified
British journalist was identified through forensic analysis of unearthed remains, Brazilian federal police say.