HRW calls for UN probe into Bangladesh ‘enforced disappearances’
HRW report identifies 86 activists, businessmen and members of main opposition party who went missing in past decade.
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Major airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghan airspace
Airlines have worried more about the risks of flying over conflict zones after two deadly incidents in recent years.
Zambia’s opposition leader Hichilema wins presidential vote
Scale of victory sparks celebrations and means there will be no second-round runoff.
Malaysia’s political turmoil: Five things to know
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to announce his resignation after a difficult 17 months in office.
Chaos at Kabul airport as Taliban retakes Afghanistan: Live News
At least five people are reported dead after panic rush of crowds at Kabul airport as Taliban seize power.
Devastated Indonesian parents mourn children lost to COVID-19
The archipelago has seen a surge in child deaths since the Delta variant took hold in July.
Kabul residents withdraw money, flee city as Taliban advances
Many Kabul residents fearful as Taliban fighters enter the Afghan capital and President Ghani flees the country.
Modi unveils infrastructure plan on India’s 75th independence day
Announcement of $1.35 trillion plan met with scepticism by Indian social media and opposition activists.
Jailed former South African President Zuma undergoes surgery
Zuma has unspecified surgery and remains in hospital with more operations planned days before corruption trial.
Pakistan says ‘closely following’ situation in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s eastern neighbour says embassy is open and ‘offering assistance’ to those seeking consular help or visas.
Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban surrounds Kabul
Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan hours after Taliban ordered its fighters to wait on the outskirts of the capital.
Canada’s Trudeau triggers snap election in push for majority
Canadians will go to the polls on September 20, as Justin Trudeau's Liberals seek a renewed majority in parliament.
In Pictures: Taliban mass ‘at the gates’ of Kabul
The Taliban swiftly defeated, co-opted, or sent Afghan security forces fleeing from wide swathes of the country.
Taliban takeover: What we know so far
Taliban orders its fighters to enter Kabul as the US hastily evacuated diplomats from its embassy by helicopter.
World reacts as Taliban closes in on Afghan capital
Governments, world leaders react to Taliban forces surrounding Kabul amid reports of a 'peaceful transfer of power'.
Haitians scramble to rescue survivors from ruins of major quake
More than 700 people dead and many more injured after 7.2-magnitude quake struck southwest Haiti, authorities confirm.
Man stabbed, reporter attacked at US anti-vaccination protest
A rally against vaccine mandates near Los Angeles' City Hall led to a fight between anti-vaxxers and counter-protesters.
Thai protesters plan ‘car mob’ rally demanding PM resign
Anti-government protests in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes with police.
S Korea’s Moon open to Japan talks despite historical feuds
Moon Jae-in says South Korea and Japan must work together to 'surmount difficulties' and foster cooperation.
‘At the gates’: Taliban ready to take Afghan capital
Sirens could be heard as multiple helicopters were flying above the city centre.