Attack on Afghan reporter tests Taliban’s media freedom pledge
Ziar Khan Yaad from TOLO TV was attacked by apparent Taliban members, raising questions over media freedoms.
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Thailand launches manhunt for policemen after torture video
Two police officers are being sought in connection with the torture death of a suspected drug dealer in early August.
India sees surge in COVID cases after harvest festival
India logs 46,164 new cases, the first time since July 7 the country's single-day infections went past the 45,000 mark.
Qatar rejects Amnesty report on ‘unexplained’ labourer deaths
Rights group calls on Qatar to do more to probe worker deaths, alleging that many fatalities had gone unexplained.
Senior UAE official meets Qatar’s emir in rare visit: State media
UAE National Security Adviser and brother of de facto ruler meets Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, reports say.
Migrant minors languish at emergency sites in US: Advocates
The sites were set up amid a surge in border crossings, but aren't suitable for long-term housing, advocates say.
In a bid to ease tensions, Israel says will allow goods into Gaza
Decision came after Palestinians demonstrated near the separation fence, calling on Israel to ease a crippling blockade.
Bangladesh garment workers, retailers extend workers’ safety pact
Major international retailers and trade unions extend their agreement on ensuring workplace safety at the factories.
Arab League, OIC call for Algeria-Morocco dialogue amid spat
The two groups and Saudi Arabia decry the diplomatic rift and ask the North African rivals to resolve the conflict.
Palestinians in Gaza protest against Israel’s crippling blockade
Palestinian medics reported at least 14 people were wounded, including five who were shot.
Explosion outside Kabul airport, Pentagon confirms: Live News
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said it was unclear how many casualties there were.
Qatar receives first batch of US-made F-15 combat planes
Rollout took place in a ceremony at Boeing's headquarters in the US.
‘It’s a long walk’: Haitian migrants’ traumatic journey to Panama
So far in 2021, 64,000 migrants have crossed Darien Gap, a vast jungle and one of the world's most dangerous routes.
Hong Kong organisers of Tiananmen rally accused of foreign ties
Police to probe Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China over its membership, finance.
Brazil’s Supreme Court to rule soon on Indigenous land rights
Prior to 1988, Brazil's Indigenous people were 'hunted down', their 'ears cut off' by paid killers for big landowners.
Meme we go again! Wall Street pros fuel latest meme-stock rally
New data shows weak demand for retail-trader faves, according to a firm that tracks retail flows in the United States.
Palestinians in Gaza resume protests against Israeli blockade
Israeli forces fire live rounds, tear gas as hundreds of Palestinians demand Israel ease its crippling blockade of Gaza.
After decade of Bibi, how will Bennett approach first US visit?
With Democrats and right-wing Bennett seeking relations reset after Netanyahu, Palestine likely to be back-burnered.
Niger: At least 16 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack
Nine other soldiers injured in the attack in country's Diffa region, defence ministry says.
Tourist sites threatened by raging US wildfires
The Caldor Fire in California and Greenwood Lake Fire in Minnesota are fueled by climate change, researchers conclude.