‘Modi gov’t anti-farmer’: Thousands rally against India farm laws
Farmers vow to remain defiant against the government over controversial laws they say will destroy their livelihoods.
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Former US army sniper kills four, including baby, in Florida
The attacker, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, also wounded an 11-year-old girl with seven gunshots.
Canadians mark 1,000 days since Spavor, Kovrig’s China detention
Beijing slams 'gross interference' by Canada as US expresses support for Canadians held in China amid Huawei dispute.
Reports of Guinea unrest send aluminium prices to 10-year high
Guinea is a key supplier of bauxite, aluminiums raw material, markets are concerned about potential supply disruptions.
Guinea coup: Military arrests president, dissolves government
Special forces troops say they dissolved the constitution and shut the country's land and air borders.
Google locks Afghan gov’t emails to keep from Taliban: Report
Gov't databases, emails could give details on employees of the former administration, contractors, allies, Reuters said.
Taiwan says 19 Chinese military aircraft entered its airspace
Incursion included bombers and fighters, according to Taiwan, and was largest since June.
Coal’s future is ‘assured’ says Australia in response to UN
UN climate envoy urged Australia to phase out coal, saying climate change will dramatically damage its economy.
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily publisher to liquidate company
Jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai's newspaper was shut in June after a police raid to probe breach of a new national security law.
Taliban claims ‘complete capture’ of Afghanistan’s Panjshir
Taliban says it's in control of Panjshir held by resistance forces, but opposition forces say fight will continue.
Saadi Gaddafi: Son of former Libya leader freed from jail
Media reports say Saadi Gaddafi departed on a plane to Istanbul immediately after his release.
India probes late Kashmir separatist’s family under terror law
Geelani's family booked under UAPA for allegedly raising anti-India slogans and wrapping his body in Pakistani flag.
Malaysia fishermen in last-ditch bid to stop Penang reclamation
Fishermen to appeal to central government over Penang state's plan to create three artificial islets off coast.
Pfizer COVID vaccines arrive in Australia under UK swap deal
Australia is trying to secure more vaccine supplies amid a surge in cases that has locked down its two biggest cities.
Canada’s Conservative leader now says he will keep firearms ban
Under pressure, Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole reverses course on campaign promise to repeal 2020 weapons ban.
US: Hurricane Ida death toll rises as recovery efforts continue
Death toll mounts in US northeast and Louisiana days after hurricane hit several US states with extreme winds, flooding.
Jacob Zuma: South African ex-president released on medical parole
Jacob Zuma will complete remainder of 15-month prison sentence in system of community corrections.
Rich countries to have 1.2bn surplus COVID vaccine doses
By end of 2021 rich countries will have 1.2 billion vaccine doses not marked for donations, according to a new analysis.
Mexico blocks new US-bound migrant caravan
Migration advocate slams swoop on caravan of about 400 people from Central America, Haiti and Venezuela as 'cruel' act.
UAE announces plans to boost economy, attract workers
Emirates plans to attract $150bn in foreign direct investment in next nine years, government officials say.