Iran announces 6-day lockdown amid surge in COVID cases
Anger continues to mount over how the pandemic has been handled in Iran as vaccination efforts progress slowly.
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At least 44 killed in severe northern Turkey floods
The devastation came just as the disaster-hit country was gaining control over hundreds of wildfires.
Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema takes early presidential election lead
Opposition candidate tallied 171,604 votes versus the 110,178 garnered by incumbent Edgar Lungu.
Secretive Israel-UAE oil deal endangers prized Eilat corals
Environmental groups worry about the risk supertankers might pose to Eilat’s fragile coral ecosystems.
Regrouping the military ‘a top priority’, Afghan president says
Ashraf Ghani's pre-recorded statement said 'serious steps' are being taken to remobilise Afghanistan's security forces.
Afghan president vows to prevent more destruction, displacement
Ashraf Ghani says 'consultations with partners' under way as Taliban continues offensive to capture more territory.
US calls on Tunisia’s Saied to appoint PM, restore democracy
US envoy conveys Biden administration's desire to see new prime minister appointed to stabilise Tunisia's weak economy.
‘Literally a war’: Australia state goes into COVID lockdown
New South Wales increases fines for people breaching lockdown rules with police fining people up to $3,700.
US immigration advocates blast ‘cruel’ Biden policies on asylum
US says expulsions are necessary to keep US detention centres from becoming overwhelmed during pandemic.
Thai protesters clash with police at anti-PM rally in Bangkok
At least three protesters injured when Thai police fired tear gas, rubber bullets at Bangkok rally amid COVID surge.
COVID-19 resurgence puts Philippine health workers under strain
Country reports its second-largest daily increase in COVID-19 infections since pandemic began.
Venezuela government, opposition launch talks in Mexico
Representatives of the two sides sign an agreement in Mexico City to start talks mediated by Norway.
Three US unions pull out of consumer group over Amazon funding
Three major US workers' unions announced they were resigning from the board of the National Consumers League.
Taliban imposing ‘horrifying’ human rights curbs, UN chief warns
Guterres says Taliban is imposing severe restrictions on human rights in areas of Afghanistan under their control.
COVID rules could be ‘catalyst’ for domestic ‘terrorists’: US
US Dept of Homeland Security issues advisory identifying threats posed by groups engaged in 'grievance-base violence'.
US says it hopes to see more resistance from Afghan forces
Pentagon spokesperson says Afghan forces have the military advantage but notes 'lack of resistance' to Taliban advance.
Mexican president apologises to Indigenous for Spanish conquest
Marking the 500th anniversary of the fall of the Aztec capital to Spain, President Lopez Obrador asks for forgiveness.
‘They sold us out’: Afghans in disbelief over Taliban gains
Residents of Herat and Kandahar express shock and anger at the swift fall of their cities to the Taliban.
Lost time in space: Boeing Starliner launch faces another delay
The United States aerospace firm has faced multiple delays in getting its Starliner capsule up and running.
Canada announces COVID jab mandate for travellers, gov’t workers
The requirements for all plane, train and cruise ship passengers as well as all federal workers will begin this fall.