COVID vaccinations in rural India spike amid supply concerns
Of the nearly 120 million shots administered in the past three weeks, about 70 percent were in villages.
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West Bank anger boils as Jenin becomes hotbed of resistance
Palestinian security forces are afraid to go into Jenin refugee camp and have increasingly been unable to control it.
Biden, Ghani did not foresee Taliban takeover in their last call
Before Afghan government collapsed on August 15, the US president pressed his Afghan counterpart to ‘change perception’.
Family of US journalist detained in Myanmar calls for his release
Danny Fenster's family say they believe the journalist has contracted COVID-19 in Myanmar prison.
Hong Kong activists, ex-legislators jailed over 2019 protest
Court sentences seven activists and former legislators to jail over an unauthorised rally in October 2019.
Saudi news channels start moving operations out of Dubai
Riyadh has told international firms to put their MidEast hubs there by the start of 2024 or risk losing out on business.
Almost a third of world’s tree species face extinction: Report
At least 30 percent of tree species are at risk of extinction, while hundreds are on the brink of being wiped out.
Brazil warns of energy crisis with record drought
Federal gov't agencies have been told to cut back energy consumption by 20 percent, electricity prices are being hiked.
Organic food revolution in Sri Lanka threatens its tea industry
Island nation's drive to become the world's first 100 percent organic food producer threatens the prized tea industry.
Ida leaves hot & humid New Orleans without power for days
Louisiana’s biggest city is facing most extensive US outage since February, no word on when lights will come on.
Pollution to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% Indians: Study
EPIC report says more than 480 million Indians endure significantly high pollution levels.
China’s pupils get schooled in ‘Xi Jinping thought’
Chinese students return to school with new textbooks peppered with 'Xi Jingping thought'.
UK in talks with Taliban to evacuate British citizens, Afghans
Envoy travels to Doha for talks with Taliban on safe passage for remaining British nationals and allies in Afghanistan.
He Got Out Of Afghanistan Just In Time. His Family Didn’t.
When Farhad Wajdi left Afghanistan for the US, he assumed he could help his parents get out too. But then everything changed.
Residents scramble to evacuate as wildfire approaches Lake Tahoe
The resort area is in the path of California's Caldor Fire, which is raging due to strong winds and dry conditions.
US lawmakers to discuss risks from US-listed Chinese firms
A House of Representatives panel will meet on September 22 to discuss risks related to Chinese firms listed in the US.
Several wounded in a drone attack on Saudi airport: Coalition
Saudi-led coalition says a second attack on Abha international airport prevented and a drone shot down.
Outcry in Ivory Coast over televised ‘rape demonstration’
NCI TV channel says presenter suspended amid nationwide backlash over scene with man using mannequin to simulate rape.
War-weary Afghans divided on Taliban rule as US forces depart
Many Afghans fear a potential economic collapse as the Taliban celebrates the withdrawal of the last US troops.
India holds first formal meeting with Taliban in Qatar
Indian ambassador to Qatar met with the head of the Taliban’s political office in Doha, India's foreign ministry says.