Taliban blocks Kabul airport to most as foreign airlifts wane
Taliban says it is ready to take over Kabul airport and already holds some positions, but Pentagon denies claim.
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Hurricane Ida: US Gulf Coast prepares for ‘dangerous’ storm
Storm is expected to make US landfall late on Sunday, bringing heavy downpour, tidal surge and 225kmph winds to region.
Thousands march across US to demand voting rights protection
Marches come amid state-level curbs to voting access that rights groups say disproportionately affect people of colour.
Afghan Paralympians to compete in Tokyo after evacuation
Zakia Khudadadi and Hossain Rasouli, who were evacuated last weekend to France, have arrived in Tokyo, says IPC.
Biden promises more strikes against ISIL-affiliate in Afghanistan
Meanwhile, Taliban condemns US drone strike on ISKP - describing the operation as a 'clear attack on Afghan territory'.
Delta variant doubles COVID hospital risk: Study
British study suggests those who get COVID-19 from the Delta variant more likely to be hospitalised compared with Alpha.
Last UK flight for civilians leaves as Kabul airlift winds down
UK armed forces begin to leave Afghanistan and will take a small number of Afghans on remaining flights.
Several civilians burned, hacked to death by rebels in DR Congo
The deadly attack happened in Kasanzi village in the Beni territory of North Kivu province, a local chief said.
Palestinian boy dies after being shot by Israeli forces in Gaza
Hassan Abu al-Neil, 12, dies of wounds a week after he was shot by Israeli forces during protests at the Gaza border.
No different from Trump, Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘predatory’ Biden
Iranian supreme leader doubles down on his position before future nuclear talks with Western powers.
21 dead, dozens missing after boat sinks in Bangladesh
Passenger vessel reportedly collided with a sand-laden cargo ship on a lake in the town of Bijoynagar.
‘Scapegoating China’: Beijing denounces US report on COVID origin
Beijing says the US intelligence community report is based on the presumption of guilt on the part of China.
Argentina’s president charged with allegedly breaking quarantine
The case against Fernandez has grabbed headlines after Argentina imposed stricter lockdowns on the public.
On Afghanistan, Pakistan walks tightrope of optimism and caution
Some see Taliban takeover as Islamabad's preferred outcome, but it may embolden armed groups in the country.
China condemns US warship transit of Taiwan Strait
Beijing slams the move as provocative, saying it shows the US is the biggest threat to peace and stability.
Iraq hosts summit aimed at easing regional tensions
In a bid to become regional mediator and amid fears of an ISIL resurgence, Iraq hosts Middle East meeting.
‘Didn’t need to die’: US seeks answers after Kabul massacre
Among the most pressing questions is how did the suicide bombers make it through Taliban checkpoints?
How stars live and die: Kepler captures rare supernova blast
Ground-breaking data from space telescope comes three years after it was decommissioned in 2018 when it ran out of fuel.
Attack on Kabul airport ‘highly likely’ in coming hours: Biden
US president promises new strikes against ISIL-affiliate in retaliation for suicide bombing at Kabul airport.
Several dead as bus carrying mine workers plunges in Peru
At least 15 dead and three injured in incident near a copper mine in the Cotabambas province of Peru's Apurimac region.