Zuma corruption trial resumes after deadly South Africa unrest
Former president, jailed over contempt of court, faces separate corruption charges stemming from a 1999 weapons sale.
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Australia deports commentator Katie Hopkins over COVID breach
British far-right commentator fined and deported after flouting Australia's strict COVID hotel quarantine rules.
Israeli police clear Al-Aqsa worshippers for Jewish visitors
Police fire tear gas and rubber-coated bullets at Palestinians to clear Jerusalem holy site for Jewish pilgrims' visit.
Pakistan urges Afghanistan to reconsider recall of diplomats
Pakistan gov't terms Kabul's decision to recall diplomats 'unfortunate and regrettable' after envoy's daughter abducted.
Danish Prophet Muhammad cartoonist Kurt Westergaard dies, aged 86
The illustrator was behind drawings of the Prophet Muhammad that sparked anger across the Muslim world.
In crisis-hit Lebanon, celebrating Eid is for the ‘happy few’
Lebanon’s ever-spiralling economic crisis has rendered Eid celebrations a luxury only a select few can afford.
Thai anti-government protesters clash with police
Police use tear gas, water cannon and rubber-coated bullets to disperse protesters en route to PM Prayuth's office.
US: Firefighters continue to battle massive West Coast wildfires
Surging Tamarack Fire in California near state line with Nevada prompts partial highway closure and evacuation orders.
Israeli spyware used to target journalists, activists: Report
The reports say 'authoritarian governments' abused software sold by private Israeli firm to hack cellphones worldwide.
Palestinians condemn ‘raiding’ of Al-Aqsa by Israeli forces
Palestinians accuse Israeli forces of using tear gas, rubber bullets at Palestinians as Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa.
Afghanistan recalls envoy, diplomats from Pakistan over abduction
Afghanistan withdraws diplomats in response to the kidnapping of the ambassador's daughter in Pakistan.
Pilgrims head to Mina as Hajj 2021 officially begins
Only 60,000 fully vaccinated citizens and residents of the kingdom are allowed to take part due to coronavirus pandemic.
Esraa Abdelfattah: Egypt activist freed after nearly two years
Esraa Abdelfattah was arrested in October 2019 on charges of 'spreading fake news' and collaborating with 'terrorists'.
Merkel describes German flood devastation as ‘terrifying’
The German leader has expressed shock after visiting the flood-hit region and called for action against climate change.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro leaves hospital, says will be working Monday
Far-right leader was admitted to hospital last week for an intestinal blockage after suffering days of chronic hiccups.
In Pictures: Hajj in Mecca during the COVID pandemic
The Hajj once drew some 2.5 million Muslims, but this year just 60,000 people are being allowed to perform it.
Police clash with protesters demanding Thailand PM’s resignation
Police use rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Bangkok.
Oil producers reach deal on output, ending UAE-Saudi standoff
The close Gulf allies have been publicly at odds over how quickly to increase output amid global pandemic recovery.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa calls for unity amid wreckage of unrest
President joins clean-up efforts after riots, as his gov't warns against racial conflict and vigilantism in aftermath.
Turkey’s Erdogan to visit Northern Cyprus amid tensions with EU
Erdogan expected to underline his support for a two-state solution to the decades-old dispute on the divided island.