US issues Nord Stream 2-related sanctions on Russians
US President Joe Biden's administration sanctioned a Russian insurer named in the New Nord Stream 2 report.
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US dairy farms grapple with high feed prices, drought
Expensive feed and harsh weather have presented challenges for California farmers.
Verdict in trial of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero delayed until September
Prosecutors seeking life sentence for Paul Rusesabagina, whom they accuse of backing armed groups.
At least two killed in suicide bombing in southwest Pakistan
Police say two children killed, three wounded in bomb attack targeting a vehicle carrying Chinese nationals in Gwadar.
Trillions in Afghanistan, US guns in Mexico and banning dowries
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
China firms listed in US pounded as clampdowns hurt confidence
The companies are on pace for their longest losing streak in more than a decade as Beijing continues its clampdown.
Taliban responsible for massacre of nine Hazara men: Amnesty
'Cold-blooded brutality' of killings is a 'horrifying indicator of what Taliban rule may bring', Agnes Callamard says.
As US ‘abandons’ Afghans, military veterans feel anger, confusion
Many US veterans are struggling with doubts about what they were fighting for in Afghanistan, why their friends died.
‘No alternative to the Taliban’: Russia’s envoy to Afghanistan
Ambassador Zhirnov says the Taliban has made encouraging pledges and dismisses resistance efforts as doomed.
Norway’s $1.4 trillion wealth fund takes aim at oil companies
A government-commissioned paper on Friday proposed having climate risk underpin investment decisions across the fund.
52 people feared dead as boat capsizes near Canary Islands
Only one woman survived after an inflatable dinghy from Africa sank on its way to the Spanish archipelago.
Mexican radio journalist fatally shot in Veracruz state
At least a 141 journalists have been murdered in Mexico since 2000, according monitoring group Article 19.
As COVID deaths surge, Sri Lanka prepares for 10-day lockdown
Lockdown starting Friday night announced after government bows to pressure from experts as surge overwhelms hospitals.
Hamas hails resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza
Qatar has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to Gaza's poorest families in recent years.
US: Nevada court ruling could reshape US immigration policy
A federal judge ruled a 1929 law that makes it illegal for deported migrants to re-enter the US is unconstitutional.
Nepalese Gurkhas end hunger strike over UK military pensions
Veterans call off 'fast unto death' strike after 13 days as British officials agree to talks over pension rights.
India drug regulator’s panel clears Cadila COVID vaccine: Report
If approved, Zydus Cadila's will be the second home-grown shot to get emergency authorisation in India after Covaxin.
Uganda suspends more than 50 rights groups, citing non-compliance
Authorities say the decision was made because the NGOs failed to comply with legislation covering their activities.
Kashmiris accuse Indian forces of arbitrary arrests, intimidation
Arbitrary arrests and intimidation by forces wielding batons and snatching phones leave many too scared to show dissent.
Merkel and Putin clash over Navalny during talks in Moscow
German chancellor and Russian president discuss Taliban resurgence, pipeline project at end-of-era meeting.