Biden meeting with CEOs in vaccine mandate push
Last week President Biden said rules are in the works for big employers requiring US workers to be vaccinated or tested.
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ICC to open full investigation into Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’
Hague-based court says 'specific legal element of the crime against humanity of murder' met in Philippine crackdown.
Storm Nicholas moves over Louisiana, drenching US Gulf coast
The storm is dumping heavy rain on southern Louisiana, the coasts of Mississippi, Alabama and parts of Florida.
Pakistan calls for world to ‘engage’ with Taliban government
Pakistan national security adviser comments come as international community considers terms of engagement with Taliban.
Simone Biles blasts USA Gymnastics, FBI for allowing sex abuse
US star gymnasts berate institutions overseen by Congress for failing to investigate years of abuses.
Nigerian gov’t says Twitter ban to end ‘very soon’
The ban has hurt Nigerian businesses and drawn widespread condemnation for its damaging effect on freedom of expression.
UN calls for moratorium on AI that threatens human rights
The UN’s human rights office is urging action to put human rights guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence.
Trump aides seek to build opposition to Afghan refugees in US
Trump anti-immigration tsar Stephen Miller is among those seeking to puncture broad support for resettling Afghans.
Pakistan, Russia to ‘coordinate’ positions on Afghanistan
Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Russia's Vladimir Putin hold talks 'focused on need for peace and stability' in Afghanistan.
Crucial changes at Iran’s foreign ministry ahead of nuclear talks
Iran has appointed a staunch critic of the nuclear deal to a position that will have a big impact on its future.
Extreme weather to cost US over $100bn this year: Joe Biden
US president was touring western states ravaged by wildfires as another hurricane battered southern states.
K-craze: Korean dramas and culture are taking India by storm
As India locked down last year, locals turned to Korean dramas, spurring a jump in sales of Korean food, makeup, music.
Fossil of land-roaming whale species found in Egypt
Prehistoric whale, known as semi-aquatic because it lived on land and sea, showed signs of an accomplished hunter.
SoftBank ventures into Saudi Arabia in a deal with wealth fund
SoftBank has partnered with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and plans to expand into the Middle East and Africa.
Taliban fighters make themselves at home in Dostum’s mansion
Fighters occupy glitzy Kabul mansion of one of their fiercest enemies: strongman and fugitive ex-VP Abdul Rashid Dostum.
China economy slowed in August, raising fears for global recovery
As China's economy slows due to lockdowns and property curbs, fears grow over knock-on effect for global growth.
Lebanon’s military gives tourists helicopter rides to raise cash
Lebanon's struggling military is trying to make much-needed money by selling helicopter tours to tourists.
A month after Kabul’s fall, Taliban stares at humanitarian crisis
Daunting problems for the group as it seeks to convert its lightning military victory into a peacetime government.
Hong Kong activists jailed for joining peaceful Tiananmen vigil
Nine activists sentenced to between six and 10 months in jail while three others were handed suspended sentences.
Macau casino stocks plunge as gov’t kicks off consultation
A gov't proposal to revise the city's gaming laws spooked investors already slammed by Beijing's recent crackdown.