US scrambles to evacuate citizens and allies from Afghanistan
Top US general says collapse of Afghan forces in 11 days against Taliban offensive was not foreseeable.
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Ex Purdue Pharma chief denies responsibility for US opioid crisis
Richard Sackler told a court Wednesday that he, his family and the company are not responsible for the US opioid crisis.
Dozens killed in northern Burkina Faso rebel attack
At least 47 people, including 30 civilians and 14 soldiers, killed by rebels in Arbinda town, according to state media.
Erdogan says Turkish contacts with UAE have made progress
Turkish president meets UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan for talks.
Afghans desperate to leave country remain stuck at Kabul airport
In chaotic scenes outside shuttered airport, hundreds of families gather as Taliban tries to disperse crowds.
Erdoğan backs peaceful resolution to Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict
Turkish leader also tells Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that Ankara is willing to mediate in Sudan border dispute.
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
Surging Delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness fades after eight months drive call for boosters.
UK PM rejects Afghanistan inquiry as MPs debate Taliban takeover
Boris Johnson says 'most key questions' on UK's role in intervention already considered as he rules out new probe.
China port congestion worsens as ships divert away from Ningbo
The shipping industry has been plagued by recent disruptions, which have driven freight rates to record highs.
China seeks stability in Afghanistan before economic dialogue
For now, China will be watching to see what form of government emerges and in what manner the Taliban wields power.
Ghani denies taking large sums of money as he fled Afghanistan
Speaking from the UAE, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says he left the country to prevent bloodshed.
Global crypto adoption among retail investors surges 881 percent
The top countries adopting crypto in the past year are Vietnam, India, Pakistan and Ukraine, according to Chainalysis.
Dixie, other wildfires advance through Northern California
Houses reduced to smouldering ash and twisted metal with only chimneys rising above the ruins.
UN chief sends message to Haitians reeling from earthquake, rains
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday destroyed more than 60,000 homes and killed nearly 2,000 people.
Ethiopia: Several killed in Addis Ababa flash floods
Addis Ababa mayor urges residents to take precautions as more heavy rains are expected in coming days.
Where does the world stand on Afghan refugees?
Some countries have offered Afghans safe haven, but others are intent on fortifying borders.
Polish army deployed to Belarus border amid migrant surge
More than 900 troops are involved in the operation, which comes after EU members accused Minsk of opening the gates.
Mexico sues US gunmakers, but will it make a dent in trafficking?
The Mexican government took the unprecedented step of filing a lawsuit against US-based gun manufacturers this month.
US agencies scrub websites in bid to protect Afghans
Concerned Taliban may target Afghans with US ties, officials are ordering erasure of relevant articles and photos.
Several killed in attack at Shell facility in Nigeria’s southeast
Police say the unclaimed attack was carried out on a convoy transporting workers to a Shell oil and gas project.