Afghan refugees in Qatar’s World Cup complex fear for families
The Qatari capital, Doha, has become a major transit point for refugees fleeing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
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US Navy declares 5 sailors dead after helicopter crash in Pacific
Investigation is ongoing into what caused MH-60S helicopter to crash into the sea off the coast of San Diego on Tuesday.
Montenegro protesters, police clash over church head inauguration
Demonstrators set up blockades on main roads ahead of planned inauguration of new head of Serbian Orthodox Church.
Tanzania main opposition party says several members arrested
Police detain nine members and raid offices in Musoma to block planned symposium on constitutional change, Chadema says.
Afghanistan: Mullah Baradar promises ‘inclusive’ government
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Taliban leader stresses security is necessary to overcoming challenges facing the country.
El Salvador court says presidents can serve two straight terms
Ruling paves the way for incumbent Nayib Bukele to stand for re-election in 2024.
IUCN Red List: Bad news for sharks, Komodo dragon; tuna improving
Climate change, habitat loss and overfishing damage marine life, International Union for Conservation of Nature warns.
Women march in Kabul to demand role in Taliban government
Protesters say Taliban used pepper sprays and tear gas to disperse them as they tried to reach the presidential palace.
Taliban surrounds Panjshir Valley as resistance holds
The Taliban appears determined to snuff out the Panjshir resistance before announcing who will lead the country.
Syria says it welcomes Lebanon’s request to import energy
Plan involves using Egyptian gas to generate electricity in Jordan that will then be transmitted via Syria to Lebanon.
Thai PM Prayuth survives vote of no confidence, rallies planned
Prayuth received 264 votes in favour and 208 against, as pro-democracy protesters plan more demonstrations.
South Africa’s top court dismisses bid to postpone local election
Judgement is a blow to the ruling ANC, which supported a postponement and has struggled to register candidates.
New Zealand to criminalise attack planning after mall stabbing
Police shot dead a 32-year-old attacker who had been imprisoned for three years before being released in July.
Facebook mistakenly labels Black men ‘primates’
Social media giant apologises for 'clearly unacceptable error' but had previously faced allegations of racial bias.
China, US deal on climate change fails before COP26: report
Beijing rebuffs US proposal to accelerate climate efforts, including halting financing of coal-fired power plants.
US seen funding Afghan humanitarian aid, but not the Taliban
UN set to discuss aid for Afghans amid warning of humanitarian disaster and as Taliban prepares to form new government.
Probe begins into alleged bribe involving Guatemala’s president
Prosecutors are investigating an alleged bribe from Russian businessmen to President Alejandro Giammattei.
Argentina demands Paraguay investigates deaths of two girls
One year on, 'there has been no clarification' over the killings of two 11-year-old cousins by Paraguay state security.
US sanctions four Iranians over alleged plot to kidnap journalist
The four Iranian intelligence officials are accused of targeting a journalist and human rights activist based in the US.
Biden orders declassification of 9/11 investigation documents
The president was under pressure from survivors and victims' families, who believe Saudi Arabia aided the attackers.