‘No alternative to the Taliban’: Russia’s envoy to Afghanistan
Ambassador Zhirnov says the Taliban has made encouraging pledges and dismisses resistance efforts as doomed.
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Norway’s $1.4 trillion wealth fund takes aim at oil companies
A government-commissioned paper on Friday proposed having climate risk underpin investment decisions across the fund.
52 people feared dead as boat capsizes near Canary Islands
Only one woman survived after an inflatable dinghy from Africa sank on its way to the Spanish archipelago.
Mexican radio journalist fatally shot in Veracruz state
At least a 141 journalists have been murdered in Mexico since 2000, according monitoring group Article 19.
As COVID deaths surge, Sri Lanka prepares for 10-day lockdown
Lockdown starting Friday night announced after government bows to pressure from experts as surge overwhelms hospitals.
Hamas hails resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza
Qatar has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to Gaza's poorest families in recent years.
US: Nevada court ruling could reshape US immigration policy
A federal judge ruled a 1929 law that makes it illegal for deported migrants to re-enter the US is unconstitutional.
Nepalese Gurkhas end hunger strike over UK military pensions
Veterans call off 'fast unto death' strike after 13 days as British officials agree to talks over pension rights.
India drug regulator’s panel clears Cadila COVID vaccine: Report
If approved, Zydus Cadila's will be the second home-grown shot to get emergency authorisation in India after Covaxin.
Uganda suspends more than 50 rights groups, citing non-compliance
Authorities say the decision was made because the NGOs failed to comply with legislation covering their activities.
Kashmiris accuse Indian forces of arbitrary arrests, intimidation
Arbitrary arrests and intimidation by forces wielding batons and snatching phones leave many too scared to show dissent.
Merkel and Putin clash over Navalny during talks in Moscow
German chancellor and Russian president discuss Taliban resurgence, pipeline project at end-of-era meeting.
Qatar’s Taliban efforts position Doha as a key mediator: Analysts
Qatar is positioned to be the first contact point for regional and international players who want to engage the Taliban.
Taiwan faces water wake-up call as climate change intensifies
Experts say Taiwan can no longer rely on typhoons and heavy rain to supply water and must find alternatives.
Syria says its air defences intercepted Israeli missiles
Air raids came after Lebanese media outlets reported low-flying Israeli jets over Beirut.
US judge signs off on $850m Boy Scouts sex abuse settlement
Ruling enables the Boy Scouts, hit by a flood of lawsuits last year, to move ahead with a proposed reorganisation plan.
Venezuela’s Maduro taps new foreign minister in cabinet shake-up
Maduro is pressing for the lifting of sanctions imposed by the United States and Europe.
At least two killed in Mogadishu suicide attack
Two members of security forces killed and five people wounded in the blast, which was claimed by the al-Shabab group.
Earthquake relief arrives in Haiti, gangs kidnap two doctors
Kidnapping prompts Port-au-Prince hospital to shut down for 2 days, further complicating relief efforts.
Oil continues to fall as Fed mulls tapering, OPEC+ turns on taps
Oil’s rally in the first half of 2021 has lost momentum since July amid the threat to demand posed by the Delta variant.