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Western Union to resume money-transfer services to Afghanistan
The money-transfer firm suspended services in Afghanistan two weeks ago after the Taliban captured Kabul.
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis ‘set to worsen dramatically’: UN
War-hit region facing severe shortage of aid, cash and fuel due to 'de facto humanitarian aid blockade', UN says.
Afghanistan: Taliban to rely on Chinese funds, spokesperson says
With China's help, the Taliban will fight for economic comeback in Afghanistan,Zabihullah Mujahid tells Italian media.
US university students face back-to-campus vaccine mandates
Precedent suggests that colleges can mandate vaccinations, but not every COVID-19 shot has received full authorisation.
Denmark starts impeachment trial on ex-immigration minister
Inger Stoejberg is being tried for an order to separate asylum-seeking couples when one of the pair was a minor.
Herat women protest against Taliban over right to work
About 60-80 women demonstrate in Herat city demanding Taliban's commitment on women's empowerment.
UK will not recognise Taliban but sees scope for dialogue: Raab
Foreign secretary's comments in Doha come as he remains under fire over his handling of the crisis.
Ex-Taliban official urges countries to recognise new Afghan gov’t
Former Taliban political bureau chief, Sayed Muhammad Tayyab Agha, also urged group to form an inclusive government.
Filipino health workers protest neglect as Delta variant surges
Ex-adviser to Duterte on COVID-19 response warns the Philippines may soon become virus epicentre in Southeast Asia.
UN warns of Afghan food crisis as Taliban parades seized weapons
Taliban yet to form a new government and its international recognition remains in question.
Brazil Supreme Court weighs landmark indigenous land rights case
Defeat in court for the indigenous people could set a precedent for the rollback of native rights by Bolsonaro.
US looking at land routes to continue Afghanistan evacuations
US officials welcome efforts by Turkey and Qatar to help reopen the airport in Kabul after American troop withdrawal.
Hurricane Ida could cost insurers almost $18BN
Ida pummeled Louisiana with some of the strongest winds ever to hit the US state, damaging homes, schools and hospitals.
Ivory Coast TV host gets suspended sentence for ‘condoning rape’
Yves de M'Bella given a 12-month suspended jail term amid outcry over scene with man using dummy to simulate rape.
Syed Ali Shah Geelani: Kashmir separatist leader dies at 92
Geelani, who headed a hardline faction of the APHC, died at his Srinagar residence after a prolonged illness.
Police, medics charged for 2019 death of Elijah McClain
McClain died after being injected with a sedative during a police stop in Aurora, Colorado, near Denver.
Gunmen seize over 70 high-school students in northwest Nigeria
Zamfara state police say rescue operation is ongoing to free 73 pupils abducted from school in Kaya village.
More vaccine donations are urgently needed in the Americas: PAHO
At least 540 million doses are required to vaccinate at least 60 percent of people in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Canada’s Liberals unveil massive investment plan before vote
Justin Trudeau's party pledges $62bn in new spending across five years as tight race unfolds before September 20 election.