US trade rep says India’s Mastercard crackdown ‘draconian’:Report
US has been frustrated since India's central bank banned new card issuance on back of breaking data-storage rules.
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Guterres warns China, US to avoid new Cold War ahead of UN summit
Antonio Guterres implores China and the US to repair their 'completely dysfunctional' relationship.
Fleeing Afghan Hazaras face uncertain future in Pakistan
Pakistan says it is unable to take any more refugees and has begun deporting new arrivals back to Afghanistan.
‘Verge of the abyss’: Climate change to dominate UNGA talks
Forcing wealthy nations to honour UN climate pledges will 'be a stretch', British PM Boris Johnson said on Sunday.
Navalny allies accuse Telegram and other platforms of censorship
The moves are seen as a possible milestone in Russia's crackdown on the internet and its standoff with US tech firms.
Several killed in shooting at Russian university
People jumped from windows and locked themselves in rooms as a university student in Perm killed at least six people.
‘Nothing but a pot of mlukhiye’: Trauma, mental health in Lebanon
Beirut's port blast and an unprecedented socioeconomic collapse have left many Lebanese people suffering trauma.
Lava pours from Canary Islands’ volcano, villages evacuated
Cumbre Vieja is one of most active volcanic regions of Spanish islands with last eruption in 1971.
Can we live with COVID-19? Singapore tries to blaze a path
New daily cases reach highest level in 17 months after curbs relaxed for highly vaccinated population.
COVID booster use may be expanded, US health officials say
FDA advisory body this week recommended coronavirus booster shots for people above age 65 and those at high risk.
United Russia ahead as polls close in parliamentary elections
Polls close in Russia's parliamentary elections after third day of voting across 11 time zones.
Taliban leader seeks foreign assistance for displaced Afghans
Taliban's refugee minister Haqqani tells Al Jazeera urgent actions are needed to help displaced Afghans before winter.
Will Tunisia’s political crisis deepen?
Two months after sacking the PM and suspending parliament, President Saied faces major protests.
Trudeau makes final appeal ahead of Canada’s election
Polls show PM Justin Trudeau's Liberals hold a slight edge over the rival Conservatives ahead of Monday's vote.
Infographic: All you need to know about the Canadian election
Canadians go to the polls on Monday. Here's what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key election issues.
Algeria buries former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Bouteflika buried at El Alia cemetery without fanfare and official mourning period accorded to previous leaders.
What Iran’s membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation means
Iran’s membership in the organisation is a success, but its extent will likely be limited in the short term.
Haitian migrants undeterred by US plan to expel them
US plan to step up deportations has not dampened the resolve of many Haitian migrants to seek a better life.
How a submarine deal sparked a major diplomatic crisis
Australia's move to ditch a submarine deal has spiralled into an unprecedented diplomatic row between Western allies.
Erdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden
Turkey hopes relations with the US, blighted by a litany of disputes, can be salvaged on President Erdogan's trip.