Croatia celebrates joining of controversial Adriatic Sea bridge
The China-led project has angered Bosnian officials, who argue it violates the state's access to open waters.
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Robinhood and the rise of teenage stock investors
As Robinhood debuts on the Nasdaq, educators and teen tipsters advise new investors to do their homework.
Heavy clashes grip southern Syria’s Deraa province, monitor says
Fighting started when government forces fired artillery shells towards Deraa al-Balad in tandem with a ground push.
Qatar’s emir approves electoral law for first legislative vote
Voters in October to select 30 members of the 45-seat Shura Council.
Tunisia: Kais Saied’s anti-corruption war off to a slow start
President Saied sacked the government promising a major overhaul, but has made no significant moves.
India’s Kerala state orders lockdown as COVID cases rise
The southern state has an active caseload of some 154,000 infections, 37 percent of India's total cases.
Taliban surge an ‘existential crisis’ for Afghan gov’t: Watchdog
SIGAR report says Taliban attacks on Afghan targets surged from 6,700 in early 2020 to 13,242 by the end of the year.
Armenia seeks Russian forces on Azerbaijan border amid tensions
PM Nikol Pashinyan says the move would allow border demarcation to be carried out without the risk of military clashes.
‘Thousands of children going hungry’ a year after Beirut blast
Port explosion in Lebanon last year compounded an ongoing economic crisis made worse by the COVID pandemic.
Afghans flee to Kandahar city camp as Taliban advances
Tens of thousands have been uprooted by fighting between the Taliban and government forces.
Senegalese plant circular gardens in Green Wall defence
Project aims to create hundreds of specially designed circular gardens in a bid to boost food security.
Tunisia: Turmoil continues as president sacks more officials
President Saied issued decrees sacking a long list of senior government officials, including the chief army prosecutor.
Nicaragua opposition names presidential ticket to take on Ortega
Rights groups accuse President Daniel Ortega of cracking down on potential opponents ahead of November vote.
Simone Biles Withdrew From The Individual All-Around Gymnastics Final
Her decision comes a day after she pulled out of the team final, citing mental health concerns.
Facebook expects future growth to ‘decelerate significantly’
The social media giant did, however, beat Wall Street estimates for the second quarter due to increased ad spending.
Haiti PM vows to work to hold elections ‘as quickly as possible’
Ariel Henry's pledge comes as Haiti faces ongoing political instability after President Jovenel Moise's killing.
Activision Blizzard workers walk out while fans call for boycott
Maker of Warcraft game is at the centre of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a California agency.
Israeli army kills Palestinian boy in West Bank: Ministry
Mohammed al-Alami, 12, shot in the chest while travelling in a car with his father in West Bank, Palestinians say.
England scraps quarantine for fully vaccinated EU, US visitors
Fully vaccinated people from the US and the EU will be allowed to travel to England in a boost for travel industry.
US Senate reaches $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending deal
After weeks of negotiations, Senate appears ready to move forward on bipartisan deal, one of Joe Biden's top priorities.