Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana with extreme winds, storm surge
'Extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane makes landfall in southern US state, bringing winds of more than 240kmph.
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Israel offers COVID booster vaccine for ages 12 and above
Top Israeli health officials say effectiveness of second Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine dose wanes after six months.
Biden pays respects to US soldiers killed in Kabul bombings
Remains of 13 US soldiers killed in attack at Kabul airport last week are being returned to the US from Afghanistan.
Erdogan says Turkey to maintain diplomatic presence in Kabul
Turkey's President Erdogan says the Turkish embassy in Afghanistan has returned to its building in the capital, Kabul.
US says drone kills suicide bombers targeting Kabul airport
Vehicle carrying 'multiple suicide bombers' from ISIL affiliate hit before they could target airport, US officials say.
Elon Musk’s satellites beam internet into Chilean boy’s life
Musk's Starlink aims to roll out 12,000 satellites to give out-of-the-way places internet access.
Veteran Afghan commanders to negotiate with Taliban
It will be a challenge for any one force to rule Afghanistan for long without consensus among the many ethnic groups.
Explainer: Ida and Katrina similar but tiny differences are key
Category 4 Hurricane Ida is on track for a potentially devastating landfall on the Louisiana coast on Sunday.
India: Four charged with rape, murder of nine-year-old girl
Child was allegedly sexually assaulted by a priest and three workers after she went to a crematorium to fetch water.
Singapore vaccinates 80 percent of population against COVID-19
Some 80 percent of Singapore's 5.7 million people are now fully inoculated against COVID-19, says health minister.
War-weary Libyans yearn for end to daily blackouts
Power cuts have become a regular occurrence in the war-torn country where people say authorities are not doing enough.
Dozens killed in Houthi attack on Yemen’s largest base
At least 30 soldiers killed and 60 wounded in rebel attacks on major military base housing Saudi-led forces.
Israel bombs Hamas sites in Gaza after protests
Palestinians say they are resuming the demonstrations to press Israel to ease restrictions on the enclave.
Libya’s Dbeibah hits back at parliament over no-confidence threat
Libyan leader says the eastern-based parliament's failure to vote on state budget is delaying his administration's work.
Taliban takeover a ‘body blow’ to Indian interests in Afghanistan
Analysts say Taliban's takeover is a major setback for India, which cultivated close ties with the outgoing government.
‘Don’t go to the airport’: Taliban warns of new major attack
US forces fly out last evacuees from the Afghan capital amid warnings of a 'specific, credible threat' at the airport.
Australia’s Melbourne to extend sixth COVID-lockdown
Lockdown in Melbourne was due to end on Thursday, but authorities say this is no longer possible due to rising cases.
Bolsonaro sees three options for future: Prison, death or victory
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's comments come amid campaign to alter electronic voting system before 2022 election.
‘We can’t survive’: Migrants in Mexico protest slow asylum system
Hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers join caravan bound for Mexico City to demand expedited asylum proceedings.
Canada’s Conservatives make gains weeks ahead of vote, polls show
Surveys show Conservatives with slim lead over Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party as Canada readies for September 20 vote.