China sells oil reserves to lower prices in unprecedented move
China's historic intervention in global oil markets comes as energy costs are surging in the country.
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Iran insists on ‘inclusive’ government in Afghanistan
The Iranian government has not directly criticised the Taliban for its interim cabinet, but has signalled concern.
Ford Motor Company bails on India, will shut car factories there
Ford India racked up more than $2bn in losses over the past decade.
Lebanon launches cash card programme. Who will it really benefit?
Ministers promise transparency and oversight for cash card programme to support 500,000 vulnerable families.
‘Under the prism’: Muslim Americans reflect on life post-9/11
The attacks fuelled racism and increased US government surveillance, altering the lives of countless Muslim Americans.
First civilian flight from Kabul since US exit lands in Doha
Qatar Airways flies passengers on first commercial international plane from Afghanistan since US withdrawal.
Taliban accused of torturing journalists for covering protests
Reports show the armed group being violent and intimidating journalists, despite their free-press pledge.
Israel attacks solidarity protests for escaped Palestinians
At least 100 Palestinians injured by Israeli tear gas, rubber-coated bullets fired at protests in occupied West Bank.
Remote learning setting back millions of S Asian children: UNICEF
UNICEF says repeated school closures affecting 434 million children, with many learning less than pre-pandemic levels.
BRICS Summit: Afghanistan likely to dominate discussions
The COVID-19 pandemic, security and Afghanistan are likely to dominate conversations at this year's virtual summit.
India evicted 21 people every hour during COVID: Advocacy group
Activists say more than 43,000 homes demolished and about 21 people evicted every hour between March 2020 and July 2021.
North Korea parades military hardware to celebrate founding
North Korea paraded goose-stepping soldiers and military hardware in a celebration of the nation’s 73rd anniversary.
China extends $31m in emergency aid to Afghanistan
Beijing promises grain and three million COVID-19 vaccines as it urges Taliban to cut ties with 'extreme forces'.
‘Tiger on my farm’: India coal hub brings new dangers in villages
With a population of 1.3 billion, India is vulnerable to human-animal conflict as people encroach on wildlife habitats.
Morocco’s ruling party suffers crushing defeat to liberal rivals
Justice and Development Party wins only 12 seats in 395-member parliament while National Rally of Independents wins 97.
Ten dead in fire at temporary COVID hospital in North Macedonia
Officials say flames ripped through modular building because of the amount of plastic.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un presides over late-night parade
State media showed leader dressed in cream suit waving to troops and spectators from a balcony on Kim Il Sung square.
Ida aftermath: New Orleans lifts curfew as more power restored
Hundreds of thousands remain without electricity outside the southern US city 10 days after hurricane hit Gulf Coast.
Head of new Afghan government calls on ex-officials to return
Speaking to Al Jazeera, acting PM Akhund says Taliban leaders face 'great responsibility and test'.
Several civilians killed in Syrian government attacks in Idlib
Syrian Civil Defence says a medical centre in rebel-held Idlib province was targeted by government shelling.