India restricts religious festivals over COVID third wave fears
Authorities restrict major festivals that start this week, warning that a new wave has already begun in Mumbai.
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Virginia removes massive Confederate monument
Activists have long said the hulking statue of Robert E Lee in Richmond glorifies the US South's slave-owning past.
BlackRock raises $1bn for its maiden Chinese market fund
Move is being closely watched by global players as they prepare to enter China's highly competitive mutual funds market.
Palestinians vow to fight Israeli forces if they raid Jenin camp
Palestinian gunmen say they will stand up to Israeli forces if they enter the refugee camp or harm the six escapees.
Afghans protest, fearing curbs on women’s rights, free speech
The Taliban announced a new government on Tuesday amid protests from Afghans over women's rights and free speech.
Biden on tour of two states heavily affected by Hurricane Ida
The US President is touring New Jersey and New York after the violent storm devastated the two states with flooding.
Glitches, protests as Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador
El Salvador is the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
Who are the men leading the Taliban’s new government?
Several senior figures in the Taliban's new government in Afghanistan have close ties to Taliban founder Mullah Omar.
Texas governor signs Republican-backed voting restrictions
New law prevents officials from sending out unsolicited mail-in ballot applications and empowers partisan poll-watchers.
Guinea coup makers name army governors, promise ‘unity’ gov’t
Coup leader Mamady Doumbouya pledges a 'new era for governance and economic development.'
Rallies for and against Bolsonaro on Brazil national day
Thousands have converged on Brazil's cities for pro and anti-Bolsonaro demonstrations on Independence Day.
France: Lafarge loses ruling in Syria crime against humanity case
French court overturns decision to dismiss charges brought against company for complicity in crimes against humanity.
Profile: Mohammad Hasan Akhund, the head of Taliban government
Mullah Akhund, who is on a UN sanctions list, was the foreign minister in the previous Taliban government in the 1990s.
Video game CEO steps down after Texas abortion law backlash
Tripwire co-founder tweeted that he supported the US Supreme Court's decision to allow a Texas abortion law to stand.
UK: Johnson breaks tax hike promise to fund social, health costs
Johnson's government will raise taxes on workers, employers and some investors to fund social and healthcare.
Hundreds of Afghans take to Kabul’s streets calling for ‘freedom’
Protests erupt in the Afghan capital, with chanting of anti-Pakistan slogans, as the Taliban cements power.
US Coast Guard investigating 350 reports of oil spills after Ida
The hurricane made landfall in Louisiana on August 31, before remnants of the storm ravaged the US northeast.
Profile: Mullah Baradar, new deputy leader in Afghan gov’t
Abdul Ghani Baradar is appointed as deputy leader in new Afghan gov't weeks after the armed group took over the country.
Taliban announces new government in Afghanistan
Taliban spokesman says new caretaker government will be led by Mohammad Hasan Akhund.
The Middle East IPO market is suddenly abuzz with activity
A flurry of listings are helping Abu Dhabi catch up with regional leader Riyadh.