Israel approves resumption of Qatar aid to Gaza
Benny Gantz says Israel reaches deal on mechanism for Qatar to resume aid payments to thousands of families in Gaza.
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Amazon plans to open department stores in the US: WSJ
The e-commerce giant is expanding into the brick-and-mortar arena, sources told The Wall Street Journal.
Two reported killed as Taliban fire on crowds protesting takeover
Protests and attempts to raise Afghan flag spread on day Afghans mark 1919 independence from British rule.
Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer fell to death from US plane
Afghanistan sports federation says Anwari, who played for the national youth football team, died in chaos at airport.
GM workers in Mexico reject union in win for US free trade pact
A previous vote at the GM plant in Silao in April was thrown out after Mexico found irregularities in the election.
US jobless claims hit pandemic low, Federal Reserve eyes tapering
US Department of Labor data showed initial claims for jobless aid fell to their lowest level since March 14, 2020.
US police arrest suspect after bomb threat near Capitol
Capitol Police chief says arrest happened 'without incident' after an hours-long standoff.
US Federal Trade Commission refiles lawsuit against Facebook
The Facebook case, first filed in December, presents an early test for US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan.
Hurricane Grace hits Mexico near Tulum
Storm causes widespread power outages on the Yucatan Peninsula.
West Africa healthcare strained by Ebola, COVID outbreaks: WHO
UN health agency says West Africa faces complex challenge of multiple outbreaks that could strain healthcare systems.
Sole surviving Khmer Rouge leader denies role in genocide
Khieu Samphan, 90, was sentenced in 2018 by a UN-backed court to life in prison for genocide.
UK foreign chief faces calls to quit over Afghanistan ‘decision’
Dominic Raab allegedly refused to interrupt his holiday to speak with an Afghan official as the Taliban advanced.
Unease over COVID, Fed tapering and China’s economy grips markets
Markets shuddered on Thursday over rising concerns over China's economy, the Delta variant and Federal Reserve tapering.
In Pictures: Muslims worldwide mark Ashura
Worshippers mark the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala and mourn the death of Imam Hussein, the Prophet’s grandson.
Algeria blames groups it links to Morocco, Israel for wildfires
Algiers to review relations with Morocco after accusing it and group with 'Zionist links' for the deadly forest fires.
Defected Belarusian athlete announces plan to run for Poland
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she hopes to compete again after her high-profile defection during the Tokyo Olympics.
Deadly blast hits Ashura procession in Pakistan
At least three killed and 50 others wounded when a blast ripped through a Shia Muslim procession in Punjab province.
US legislators vow bipartisan probe into Afghanistan withdrawal
Many have questioned why the Taliban's swift takeover appeared to catch US officials by surprise.
UN experts demand Eritrea release journalist jailed for 20 years
Rights experts fear Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Isaak, detained in a September 2001 purge, may no longer be alive.
Taliban fights trust deficit with PR blitz
Taliban has projected a moderate image since they retook power on Sunday, but people are still sceptical.