ASEAN urged to address Myanmar crises, as special envoy named
Rights groups call on ASEAN to work with shadow NUG, local health organisations to deliver urgent humanitarian aid.
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‘Wild West’: Top US financial regulator seeks to rein in crypto
Gary Gensler says SEC should have the power to oversee cryptocurrency exchanges and crypto lending.
Families of Beirut blast child victims demand justice a year on
One year after deadly explosion in Lebanese capital, grieving families who lost their children continue to seek justice.
How do Afghanistan forces and Taliban compare?
Analysts and officials say a Taliban victory is far from guaranteed, pointing to the resources of Afghan defence forces.
Lebanon: Beirut port explosion, one year on
Lebanon marks the first anniversary of the devastating blast, as families of victims still wait in vain for justice.
China sees risk of GDP downgrade as Delta curbs spending, travel
Latest virus controls during what is the nation's peak summer holiday will curb retail spending and economic growth.
Game of numbers: Malaysia’s Muhyiddin says he still has majority
Embattled prime minister says he still has support after politicians from key party said they would no longer back him.
Thailand reports daily record of more than 20,000 COVID-19 cases
Government has hinted that strict curbs could be extended until the end of August if cases continue to rise.
Indonesia’s remote East Nusa Tenggara struggles to get vaccines
As COVID-19 ravages Indonesia, the archipelago's remoter areas are having to ration doses because of limited supplies.
Carrie Lam: Beijing’s ‘head girl’ in Hong Kong
How Hong Kong's first female leader opened the door to a new era of political repression in China's freest city.
CDC issues new ban on evictions of most US renters after protest
Move sought by President Joe Biden after Congress fails to act on expired national ban of forced removals.
Guatemala appoints controversial new anti-corruption prosecutor
Move comes after sacking of former anti-corruption prosecutor spurred mass protests and international criticism.
UK agency warns of ‘potential hijack’ of ship off UAE coast
Iran denies any connection with the reported incident amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Simone Biles Won A Bronze Medal In Her Olympic Return
"I was proud of myself just to go out there after what I've been through," Biles said afterward.
Police officer dead, suspect killed after stabbing at US Pentagon
US military headquarters temporarily placed on lockdown after gunshots were fired and people killed at outdoor bus stop.
Afghans chant ‘Allahu Akbar’ in defiant protests against Taliban
'God is greatest' has become a cry of defiance for anti-Taliban protesters as group assaults major Afghan cities.
Spirit and American Airlines cancel hundreds of flights again
Cancellations have left thousands of passengers stranded and fuelled concerns over crew shortages.
Hundreds flee homes as wildfire rages near Athens, Greece
The blaze sent smoke over the capital and prompted multiple evacuations near Tatoi, a town north of Athens.
Florida may divest from Ben & Jerry’s parent over Israel boycott
US state won't invest in Unilever unless Ben & Jerry's reverses its position on occupied West Bank ice cream sales.
Belarus Olympic athlete row: What you need to know
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya under protection of Polish embassy after accusing Belarus of trying to force her to fly home.