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US braces for #JusticeforJ6 rallies supporting pro-Trump rioters
Supporters of former president claim people arrested for invading the US Capitol on January 6 are 'political prisoners'.
Myanmar sets October 1 for Aung San Suu Kyi corruption trial
Deposed civilian leader's supporters say charges against her are politically motivated and an attempt to discredit her.
Argentina vice president leads cabinet revolt against president
Many left-wing ministers allied with Vice President Fernandez de Kirchner resigned over ailing economy.
Chinese astronauts return after 90-day mission to space station
Shenzhou-12 mission carrying three Chinese men landed safely in Inner Mongolia in northern China.
New Zealand, Australia travel bubble suspended as COVID continues
PM Ardern says the country has nearly eliminated Delta variant but travel limits to Australia extended until November.
Dutch foreign minister quits over Afghanistan evacuation chaos
Sigrid Kaag admitted the government's slow response meant some who had worked for Dutch troops had not been evacuated.
India tells China border troop pullback needed for better ties
India's FM says relations will only develop when both countries pull their troops back from disputed Himalayan border.
Indonesians hail ‘unexpected win’ in landmark pollution case
Clean air advocates in Jakarta say court's decision is a small step towards progress even as officials hint at appeal.
Bahamas PM concedes defeat in polls overshadowed by COVID-19
Hubert Minnis concedes defeat to Progressive Liberal Party's Philip Davis following a campaign centred on the pandemic.
Australia says more US troops to come, plans missile project
About 2,200 US Marines expected in Darwin in the 2021 rotation as Canberra also eyes improved air, maritime capability.
Indonesia adds patrols after detecting ships in South China Sea
Jakarta deploys navy vessels, assisted by an air patrol in North Natuna Sea after detecting China, US ships nearby.
US Federal Reserve reviews ethics rules after trading revelations
The Federal Reserve said that Chair Jerome Powell has requested a 'fresh and comprehensive look at the ethics rules'.
US moves to assure ‘vital partner’ France over submarine pact
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US 'strongly' welcomes European role in the Indo-Pacific.
Polls open in Russia’s three-day parliamentary election
Parliamentary and local polls in the world's largest country spread across 11 time zones began on Friday.
EU Parliament resolution urges sanctions on Lebanon officials
The strongly-worded European Parliament resolution accused Lebanese officials of obstructing Beirut blast probe.
Glasgow climate summit at risk of failure, UN chief warns
Guterres said summit at risk of failure due to mistrust between developed and developing countries.
Protesters hauled away from Evergrande HQ as meltdown fears mount
Heavily indebted Evergrande is teetering on the edge of a meltdown that could send shockwaves through China's economy.
Can the European Union defend itself?
European Commission President says the bloc should increase its military capabilities.
China applies to join Asian trade deal abandoned by Trump
China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.