Moqtada al-Sadr says he will participate in Iraq general election
Shia scholar says political leaders had written to him with a 'charter for reform' to rid Iraq of corruption.
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Fed in Jackson Hole, Olympic debt and helping IDPs in Afghanistan
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
These Photos Show The Devastating Aftermath Of The Deadly Kabul Airport Attack
At least 13 US service members and an unknown number of Afghan civilians were killed in an explosion at an already chaotic airport.
The Afghan minister who became a bicycle courier in Germany
Sayed Sadaat's story has gained particular prominence with the chaos unfolding at home.
Bank of England removes paintings of governors linked to slavery
Following Black Lives Matter protests last year, British central bank had said it would review its art collection.
Inflation watch: Key US price gauge rises as spending moderates
The personal consumption expenditures price gauge climbed 0.4 percent from a month earlier, data showed on Friday.
OPEC+ expected to stick to output hike as oil prices bounce back
Oil markets faltered earlier in August as the resurgent pandemic threatened demand, but prices have since recovered.
Nigerian gunmen free dozens of kidnapped children
Six of the pupils died in captivity and another 15 escaped in June after more than 130 were captured by 'bandits'.
US Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic
Decision is the latest blow to the Biden administration, which sought to extend a moratorium on home evictions.
Clot risk far lower from vaccines than virus: UK study
Researchers examined data on 29 million people in England, where concerns over the safety of vaccines have risen.
Iraqis who worked with US fear for the future amid Afghan chaos
Iraqis who worked with the Americans are now more worried than ever about their fate as the US leaves.
Ex-EU Brexit negotiator Barnier announces French presidential bid
Barnier, 70, a former French foreign minister, could attract support from the pro-European, centre-right electorate.
International employers accused of abandoning Afghan staff
Many international NGOs are accused of abandoning their staff as thousands of Afghans try to flee.
Deadliest days for US troops in Afghanistan
A list of some of the deadliest days for US Army after explosions at Kabul airport kill at least 13 American soldiers.
Kabul blasts death toll hits 85, evacuation flights resume: Live
Death toll hits 85, with Taliban saying 28 of its members have been killed in attack by ISIL affiliate at Kabul airport.
US Vice President Harris ends Asia tour with fresh jab at China
In visits to Singapore and Vietnam, Kamala Harris charged China with bullying its neighbours in the region.
Kabul bombings: ‘We will hunt you down,’ Biden warns attackers
US president confirms that bombings near airport were carried out by ISIL affiliate.
Can Naftali Bennett reset relations with Washington?
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visits the United States on his first official trip abroad.
Kabul bombings: What we know
At least 85 people killed in bomb blasts outside Kabul airport in attack claimed by ISIL.
Mali ex-PM Boubeye Maiga arrested over corruption claims
Lawyer for Boubeye Maiga says he was arrested for his role in purchase of presidential plane.