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While the economy posted stronger than expected growth in Q2, it likely will contract in Q3 after deadly riots.
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K-pop crackdown: China social media giant bans BTS fan account
Weibo said it banned the account for 60 days for illegal fundraising.
Aid groups warn of ‘impending humanitarian crisis’ in Afghanistan
Call for funding as thousands of health centres and NGOs face closure affecting millions of Afghans.
Vietnamese man jailed 5 years for breaching COVID rules
The People's Court of Ca Mau province sentenced a 28-year-old for travelling and spreading the virus.
Guantanamo Bay explained in maps and charts
The world’s most infamous detention centre, ‘Gitmo’, has become a symbol of human rights abuses.
US academic conference on ‘Hindutva’ targeted by Hindu groups
Organisers and speakers of 'Dismantling Global Hindutva' conference face harassment and intimidation before the event.
Israeli guard slept through Palestinian prisoners’ escape: Probe
Probe into the escape of six Palestinians from the Israeli jail reveals the guards failed to notice the whole episode.
Syrian refugees tortured, raped after returning home: Amnesty
The human rights group documented violations by intelligence officers against 66 returnees, including 13 children.
Chinese prosecutors say no sexual assault by ex-Alibaba employee
The ruling triggered outrage online, sparking debate about the treatment of female workers across companies in China.
George Soros says BlackRock’s China investments ‘tragic mistake’
BlackRock is the world's largest money manager; last month it began offering investment products to Chinese individuals.
Sri Lanka parliament approves state of emergency
President declared state of emergency to control food prices and prevent hoarding amid shortages of some staples.
Myanmar shadow government calls for uprising against military
National Unity Government calls on all citizens to revolt against military rule in every corner of the country.
The Wire star Michael K Williams dead at 54
Black actor who starred in the iconic role of a gay Baltimore armed robber was found dead in his New York apartment.
High flying North Korean general promoted to senior party role
Appointment of Pak Jong Chon part of most significant reshuffle of ruling elite in years.
Myanmar military frees Wirathu, notorious anti-Muslim monk
Monk, who was jailed after turning himself in last November, has been admitted to hospital.
In Vietnam’s COVID epicentre, ‘everyone is struggling to survive’
Overwhelmed hospitals and food shortages in Ho Chi Minh City as authorities extend total lockdown.
What’s next for Guinea after the coup?
Elite soldiers have overthrown Guinea's President Alpha Conde and dissolved the constitution.
US attorney general vows to protect abortion clinics in Texas
Biden administration says it will protect women seeking abortions after Texas passed law restricting the procedure.
Hundreds wait for clearance to leave Afghanistan’s Mazar airport
Afghan girls from a US-based NGO and a number of Americans among group that has been trying to leave for a week.
Turkey realigning ties with Egypt and Gulf rivals
Analysts say fresh round of talks between Turkey and Egypt comes amid changing dynamics in the Middle East.