Chaos and violence as crowds keep growing outside Kabul airport
Kilometres of land near airport starting to resemble refugee camps as people desperate to flee Taliban continue to mass.
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Biden lawyers defend COVID-19 eviction ban at US Supreme Court
Landlords argue the ban is illegal and renew request the US high court toss out Biden's order.
US lawmakers push to shield Lebanese citizens from deportation
Amid humanitarian crises, Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell are circulating letter urging protection for Lebanese citizen
US sanctions Eritrean general over rights abuses in Ethiopia
The Treasury Department blacklisted General Filipos Woldeyohannes, the chief of staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces.
Afghans in Qatar share hopes and fears after fleeing the Taliban
Qatar assisting thousands of Afghan refugees in two separate evacuation processes after Taliban takes over Afghanistan.
US grants full safety approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
FDA decision paves the way for wider distribution of jabs and vaccine's legal mandates in the US.
Civilians bear the brunt of escalating violence in Syria’s Idlib
Russian and Syrian government forces have stepped up attacks in the rebel stronghold, with civilians suffering most.
Photos: Antifa supporters, Proud Boys clash in Portland
Protests by rival far-right and left-wing groups in Portland descended into violence on Sunday.
Egypt closes Gaza border amid tensions with Hamas
Rafah closure linked to Cairo's efforts to broker long-term ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian officials say.
Ethiopia to create local rival to Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp
Decision comes after government accused Facebook of deleting accounts 'disseminating the true reality about Ethiopia'.
US military presence in Central Asia unlikely amid Taliban rise
The US had boots on the ground in Central Asia when it entered Afghanistan in 2001, but regional dynamics have shifted.
Spanish volunteers remove eucalyptus in bid to prevent wildfires
People in northwest Spain fear that the prevalence of the highly inflammable tree species is a significant risk.
Citing vaccine inequality, WHO head argues against booster shots
Ghebreyesus 'disappointed' as some countries stockpile vaccines while others struggle to administer first doses.
Taliban appoints central bank chief as prices rise, cash runs out
Acting Afghan central bank governor Mohammad Idris's qualifications and experience with monetary policy remain unknown.
US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and the Taliban’s rise
Khalilzad led US negotiations with the Taliban, but critics say the weak agreement lead to the group's return.
Bolivia: Jeanine Anez ‘stable’ after suicide attempt in jail
Former president tried to harm herself after charge of 'genocide' over the deaths of protesters in 2019.
Biden says Kabul evacuations accelerating amid ‘acute’ threats
US president pledges his 'unwavering commitment' to evacuate Americans and at-risk Afghans, but warns of hurdles ahead.
Taliban says hundreds of fighters heading to take Panjshir Valley
Anti-Taliban leader Ahmad Massoud calls for talks but says forces ready to fight if Taliban attempts to take stronghold.
Palestinians in Gaza pledge to defy Israel to protest at border
Palestinian groups say they will maintain protests against the Gaza blockade, despite Israeli fire wounding dozens.
‘Devastating loss’ as floods kill 22 in US state of Tennessee
Record-breaking floods kill 22 people, including two toddlers who were swept from their father's arms in southern state.