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UK rules out returning troops to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
UK defence secretary says the Taliban's rapid takeover is a sign of the international community's 'failure'.
Detainee says China has secret jail for Uighurs – in Dubai
Woman says she was held for days at a Chinese-run secret detention facility in Dubai along with at least two Uighurs.
Does Russia have a new strategy for Afghanistan?
Moscow will seek 'pragmatic' engagement with the Taliban after armed group seized control of Afghanistan, analysts say.
Saudi Aramco looks to spend $20-25bn on a Reliance stake: Report
The Saudi firm is discussing the purchase of a roughly 20-percent stake in Mukesh Ambani's Reliance.
Three Turkish soldiers killed in explosion in northern Iraq
The attack took place on Sunday in a region where Turkey was carrying out a cross-border operation.
Sri Lanka replaces health minister as COVID outbreak worsens
Wanniarachchi, who publicly endorsed sorcery and magic potions to battle the virus, axed as infections and deaths soar.
Opium: Afghanistan’s drug trade that helped fuel the Taliban
Taliban are involved from poppy planting, opium extraction, trafficking to charging smugglers export fees.
Kabul the day after the Taliban takeover
Taliban fighters patrol the streets of Kabul a day after taking over the country following President Ghani's departure.
Indian state brings COVID vaccines to migrant workers’ doorstep
It is rare for migrant workers, who make up one-fifth of India's 100 million workforce, to be targeted for state help.
Death toll rises to 70 from Turkey floods; 47 reported missing
Some 8,000 personnel, backed by 20 rescue dogs, are involved in the rescue and assistance efforts.
Deaths, gunshots reported at Kabul airport as chaos continues
All commercial flights cancelled as five people reportedly killed as people scramble to leave Afghanistan.
Taliban takes over Kabul, investors worry about the neighbourhood
Investors are worried years of war, waves of refugees will add pressure on neighbouring nations, especially Pakistan.
Four Palestinians shot and killed in Israeli army raid in Jenin
Clashes broke out as the Israeli army raided Jenin refugee camp in the north of the occupied West Bank early on Monday.
‘Bring them to safety’: Desperate pleas from Afghan Australians
Australian government urged to expedite partner and family visas and launch rescue mission out of Kabul.
DR Congo accepts US military help against ADF militia
President Felix Tshisekedii authorises deployment of US counterterrorism forces in eastern DRC as attacks continue.
‘Misused, abused’: India’s harsh terror law under rare scrutiny
UAPA allows authorities to designate someone as 'terrorist' and detain them without producing incriminating evidence.
As the Taliban seized cities, they sent women home
Taliban told female employees at some banks to not return to their jobs, raising concerns over their future rights.
Malaysia’s Muhyiddin resigns after troubled 17 months in power
Muhyiddin becomes Malaysia's shortest-serving prime minister amid persistent squabbling within his coalition.
Last surviving Khmer Rouge leader appeals genocide conviction
Khieu Samphan is one of only three people convicted in relation to the government's brutal four years in power.