Issuing fresh sanctions on Iran, US targets Chinese, UAE firms
The firms were being used by Iran to facilitate the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products, the US said.
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US manufacturing sector slows modestly in July
United States factory activity last month fell to its lowest level in over two years, according to fresh data.
Tensions soar as rival protests take place near Iraqi parliament
Thousands of al-Sadr supporters resume their sit-in inside parliament in Baghdad as counter-protests take place nearby.
Al Jazeera slams Egypt’s renewal of Rabie el-Sheikh’s detention
Network condemns Cairo over continuing incarceration of its journalist without charge for nearly a year.
Photos: Two killed as California’s McKinney Fire spreads
California, which is facing a punishing drought, still has months of fire season ahead of it.
Man arrested with rifle outside home of US-Iranian journalist
Masih Alinejad, a critic of the Iranian government, says she was 'shocked' by the arrest outside her house in Brooklyn.
‘If she dares’: China warns Nancy Pelosi against visiting Taiwan
Foreign ministry threatens 'serious consequences' if the US house speaker makes a trip to the self-ruled island.
Zimbabwe electoral appointments spark controversy ahead of 2023
Electoral commission's appointments of people related to party stalwarts has triggered fears of electoral malpractice.
Kenyan ministers prop Facebook despite gov’t agency ultimatum
The Kenyan ministers of ICT and interior have rallied round Meta's Facebook as the hate speech controversy rages on.
Emirates to reduce Nigeria service due to trapped revenue: Report
Industry observers say more airlines could follow suit if the central bank does not intervene to help airlines.
Did Russia deliberately kill Vadatursky, Ukraine’s grain tycoon?
A Russian missile killed Oleksiy Vadatursky and his wife Raisa, a day before grain exports resumed from Odesa.
Outrage as another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad
Aakash Hassan was on his way to Sri Lanka last week when officials at New Delhi airport barred him from boarding plane.
Infographic: Which countries have the lowest breastfeeding rates?
Less than half of all newborns around the world are exclusively breastfed during their first five months.
India confirms Asia’s first monkeypox death
The death of a young man in the southern state of Kerala is the first in Asia.
Thousands evacuate as California’s McKinney fire spreads
The largest blaze in the US state this year is fuelled by strong winds and extreme drought conditions.
Japan’s cats and dogs get wearable fans to beat scorching heat
Tokyo clothing maker rolls out battery-operated fan for pets suffering through Japan's blistering summer weather.
Myanmar’s military leader extends state of emergency
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing quoted stressing need to strengthen 'genuine' and 'disciplined' democratic system.
Russia pummels Ukraine’s Mykolaiv, killing major grain exporter
Russian strikes hit southern Ukrainian port city, killing owner of one of country's largest grain-producing companies.
Part of damaged Beirut port silos collapses after weeks-long fire
The collapse has revived trauma and anger just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the port explosion.
US House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan
House of Representatives speaker confirms she will visit four Asian countries amid speculation she might visit Taiwan.