Philippines evacuates thousands as monsoon rains flood Manila
In some parts of the national capital region, home to more than 13 million people, flooding cut off roads to vehicles.
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Ecuador prison riots death toll rise to 27
President Guillermo Lasso mobilises 'all necessary human and economic resources' to re-establish order.
US dials back probe of Chinese scientists on visa fraud charges
FBI files motions in courts to dismiss charges in five cases of Chinese researchers arrested on visa fraud charges.
Protest erupts at Myanmar’s Insein prison amid COVID outbreak
Anti-military chants heard from inside colonial-era prison, which is used to hold opponents of the February coup.
Biden approves $100m emergency funds to resettle Afghan refugees
The US is preparing to evacuate thousands of Afghan special visa applicants who are at risk from the Taliban.
Dow closes above 35,000 as US stocks rebound from jitters
US indexes rallied to fresh record highs on Friday as the market left behind early-week jitters.
Dozens of Palestinians hurt in confrontations with Israeli forces
Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Beita in occupied West Bank to protest against illegal Israeli outpost nearby.
China sanctions former US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross, others
The blacklistings come in retaliation for the United States recently sanctioning Chinese officials in Hong Kong.
Millions of Lebanese risk losing access to safe water: UNICEF
UNICEF estimates that most water pumping will gradually cease across Lebanon in the next four to six weeks.
In Pictures: Tokyo 2020 Olympics open with sombre ceremony
The Olympics are held amid anger in much of the host country, Japan, with organisers hoping the mood will change.
Canada pledges to resettle Afghans, citing rising Taliban threat
Immigration minister says "several thousand" Afghan interpreters and others would be arriving in Canada soon.
Search for bodies in Florida condo collapse officially ends
Police and forensic specialists are still continuing the work of identifying human remains recovered from the disaster.
UNSC condemns plan to reopen Northern Cyprus resort Varosha
UN Security Council calls for 'immediate reversal' of decision by Turkey and Turkish Cypriots to reopen part of Varohsa.
Spacing Pfizer COVID jabs boosts antibody levels: UK study
Oxford University study finds that a longer gap between doses of Pfizer vaccine leads to higher overall antibody levels.
China mulls turning tutoring companies into non-profits
The sweeping set of rules under consideration could decimate the country’s $100bn education tech industry, say sources.
EU regulator endorses use of Moderna’s COVID-19 shot for children
European Medicines Agency gives all clear for vaccine to be used in children aged between 12 and 17.
Slain Haitian president’s hometown holds funeral amid violence
Shots erupted outside the ceremony for Jovenel Moise as hundreds of protesters clashed with police.
Can Israel criminalise Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in the US?
Israel threatens legal attack using anti-BDS laws passed by many US states, Palestinian advocates see pivotal moment.
Officials warn of ‘race’ against Delta variant as US cases surge
White House weighs renewed mask mandates, distancing as deaths from COVID-19 rise in some US states and globally.
American Express sees windfall from reinvigorated US consumers
American Express's revenue jumped to $10.24bn from $7.68bn last year, the company reported on Friday.