Deadly protest in Jalalabad against removal of Afghan flag
At least two reportedly killed after shots fired at protest against removal of Afghan flag in Jalalabad.
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Afghan girls return to school in Herat after Taliban takeover
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the group is 'committed to letting women work in accordance with Islam'.
Nearly 1,000 killed in Myanmar since February 1 coup: Activists
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) records killings by the country's security forces.
Pakistani startup sees the country’s largest funding round
The online shopping delivery firm pivoted in the pandemic to offer 30-minute deliveries, raised $85m in Series B round.
Journalists fear UK’s proposed changes to Official Secrets Act
Reporters, experts and union officials say reforms will deter the press from holding the government to account.
Australia’s Qantas tells employees: no jabs, no jobs
Pilots, cabin crew, airport workers need to be vaccinated by November 15 while other staff have until the end of March.
Hospitals in blast-hit north Lebanon grapple with power outages
Hospitals in Akkar struggle after fuel tank explosion, with Lebanese parliament set to discuss fuel crisis on Friday.
Devastating wildfires scorch northern California
The Dixie Fire is the largest of nearly 100 major wildfires burning across a dozen western US states, including Alaska.
Cambodia jails union leader for two years for ‘incitement’
Court hands maximum term to Rong Chhun who was arrested after raising concerns about land rights on the eastern border.
India’s midnight evacuation from Afghanistan, escorted by Taliban
Embassy decided to ask Taliban to shepherd Indians when group closed access to the once-heavily fortified neighbourhood.
Jerusalem wildfires brought under control: Officials
Blaze under control after 52 hours, with no serious injuries reported in the worst fires in the Jerusalem area in years.
US agencies warn of flaw in BlackBerry software
The Canadian firm disclosed a vulnerability in a software used in a wide range of products including medical equipment.
Hong Kong police arrest four students for ‘advocating terrorism’
Arrests are linked to a since-withdrawn student union motion marking the death of a man who stabbed a police officer.
Malaysia on knife-edge as parties submit choice for next leader
Ismail Sabri gets nod from UMNO and its allies, as opposition considers Anwar Ibrahim or Sabah's Shafie Apdal.
Evacuations from Afghanistan speed up, Taliban vows peace: Live
Evacuations from Kabul speed up as Taliban promises women's rights and media freedom in first press conference.
These Photos Of Haiti Show The Pain And Turmoil From Back-To-Back Natural Disasters
Days after a magnitude 7.2 tremor killed more than 1,400 people, bodies still lie in the streets as officials grapple with the chaos and poor weather.
US freezes Afghan central bank’s assets of $9.5bn
Any central bank assets that the Afghan government has in the US will not be available to the Taliban, the gov't said.
New Zealand links first COVID case in months to Australia
Genome sequencing shows Australia link as country begins snap lockdown to stamp out outbreak.
UK announces plan to resettle 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan
The scheme will give priority to women, girls and minorities considered 'most at risk' under Taliban rule.
Cambodia union leader faces court verdict as crackdown continues
Rong Chhun is accused of 'incitement' and faces up to two years in prison if convicted.