Libya’s Dbeibah hits back at parliament over no-confidence threat
Libyan leader says the eastern-based parliament's failure to vote on state budget is delaying his administration's work.
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Taliban takeover a ‘body blow’ to Indian interests in Afghanistan
Analysts say Taliban's takeover is a major setback for India, which cultivated close ties with the outgoing government.
‘Don’t go to the airport’: Taliban warns of new major attack
US forces fly out last evacuees from the Afghan capital amid warnings of a 'specific, credible threat' at the airport.
Australia’s Melbourne to extend sixth COVID-lockdown
Lockdown in Melbourne was due to end on Thursday, but authorities say this is no longer possible due to rising cases.
Bolsonaro sees three options for future: Prison, death or victory
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's comments come amid campaign to alter electronic voting system before 2022 election.
‘We can’t survive’: Migrants in Mexico protest slow asylum system
Hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers join caravan bound for Mexico City to demand expedited asylum proceedings.
Canada’s Conservatives make gains weeks ahead of vote, polls show
Surveys show Conservatives with slim lead over Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party as Canada readies for September 20 vote.
Taliban blocks Kabul airport to most as foreign airlifts wane
Taliban says it is ready to take over Kabul airport and already holds some positions, but Pentagon denies claim.
Hurricane Ida: US Gulf Coast prepares for ‘dangerous’ storm
Storm is expected to make US landfall late on Sunday, bringing heavy downpour, tidal surge and 225kmph winds to region.
Thousands march across US to demand voting rights protection
Marches come amid state-level curbs to voting access that rights groups say disproportionately affect people of colour.
Afghan Paralympians to compete in Tokyo after evacuation
Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli, who were evacuated last weekend to France, have arrived in Tokyo, says IPC.
Biden promises more strikes against ISIL-affiliate in Afghanistan
Meanwhile, Taliban condemns US drone strike on ISKP - describing the operation as a 'clear attack on Afghan territory'.
Delta variant doubles COVID hospital risk: Study
British study suggests those who get COVID-19 from the Delta variant more likely to be hospitalised compared with Alpha.
Last UK flight for civilians leaves as Kabul airlift winds down
UK armed forces begin to leave Afghanistan and will take a small number of Afghans on remaining flights.
Several civilians burned, hacked to death by rebels in DR Congo
The deadly attack happened in Kasanzi village in the Beni territory of North Kivu province, a local chief said.
Palestinian boy dies after being shot by Israeli forces in Gaza
Hassan Abu al-Neil, 12, dies of wounds a week after he was shot by Israeli forces during protests at the Gaza border.
No different from Trump, Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘predatory’ Biden
Iranian supreme leader doubles down on his position before future nuclear talks with Western powers.
21 dead, dozens missing after boat sinks in Bangladesh
Passenger vessel reportedly collided with a sand-laden cargo ship on a lake in the town of Bijoynagar.
‘Scapegoating China’: Beijing denounces US report on COVID origin
Beijing says the US intelligence community report is based on the presumption of guilt on the part of China.
Argentina’s president charged with allegedly breaking quarantine
The case against Fernandez has grabbed headlines after Argentina imposed stricter lockdowns on the public.