Top US general says security in Afghanistan deteriorating
For now, US has the weapons and capability to aid Afghanistan forces being tested by a Taliban offensive, general says.
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Afghanistan: Taliban fighters launch attack on Ghazni
Fighting with government forces in central Afghan city comes as foreign troops continue withdrawal from the country.
As infections rise, Cuban doctors fan out to encourage COVID jabs
Cuban authorities hope coronavirus jabs will help stem a recent, rapid rise in COVID-19 infections on the island.
Indian state gears up to protect children from third COVID wave
Maharashtra trains thousands of health workers in taking care of children afflicted with COVID as first line of defence.
South Africa’s Zuma handed 15-month jail term for inquiry no-show
The Constitutional Court ruling follows the ex-president's failure to appear at a corruption probe earlier this year.
Russia tests S-400 missiles in Crimea amid tensions with Ukraine
Day after NATO and Ukraine began Black Sea exercises, Moscow says it has tested Crimean air defence systems.
Iraqi fighters mourn comrades killed in US air strikes
Militia members chant 'death to America' as they mass near Baghdad's Green Zone where the US embassy is located.
India’s Hindu calligrapher whose art adorns more than 200 mosques
In a career spanning 30 years, Anil Kumar Chowhan has written Quranic verses on walls of over 200 mosques across India.
Record heat blasts western Canada
Blazing temperatures have Canadians concerned about effects of climate change on a country bordering the Arctic.
Tigray rebels vow to drive out ‘enemies’ despite ceasefire
Rebel group says it 'will carry out all the tasks necessary to ensure the survival and security' of its people.
Demolitions begin in occupied East Jerusalem’s Silwan
Israeli forces demolish a butcher's shop and use tear gas to push back residents and activists.
China’s leader Xi hands out medals amid party celebrations
The ruling party has maintained an iron grip on political power along with preferential policies toward state-run firms.
US Army veteran who helped Ghosn flee says he regrets it
Michael Taylor told a Tokyo court that the former Nissan chairman should have stayed in Japan and faced trial.
‘Bitter pill to swallow’: Saudis grapple with Yemen peace deal
A peace deal may be close to being clinched, reports say, as Oman seeks direct talks between Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
Myanmar army ‘tightens grip’ on multibillion jade trade: Report
Coup leader General Min Aung Hlaing's son implicated in importation of dynamite used in open pit jade mines.
Bangladeshi workers rush for home before sweeping COVID lockdown
Lockdown announcement sparks huge exodus of migrant workers from capital Dhaka to home villages.
Progress on mutual interests in spotlight as Israel FM visits UAE
Yair Lapid became the first Israeli minister in history to officially visit the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
Gold sees biggest monthly drop since 2016
As US Fed officials sped up their plans to tighten policy, gold prices dropped below $1,800 an ounce.
Hindu group files case against Twitter over ‘distorted’ India map
Bajrang Dal files police complaint after map on Twitter's careers page shows Indian-administered Kashmir outside India.
Wall Street gets ready to hand out billions in dividends
The largest US banks will issue $130bn in dividends and stock buybacks as the Fed ends pandemic restrictions on returns.