Afghanistan: A subdued Ashura under Taliban rule
Some worshippers wary of Taliban reprisal, despite assurances from the group that Shia minority would not be harmed.
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COVID vaccine efficacy wanes, but jabs offer protection: Study
UK researchers say efficacy of Pfizer, AstraZeneca weakens in 90 days but both 'still doing really well' against strain.
Afghanistan’s Central Asian neighbours panic, reject refugees
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan fear an influx of refugees from Afghanistan could undermine domestic security.
China marks Tibet anniversary with call to accept Communist rule
Beijing marks 70th anniversary of founding of Tibet Autonomous Region, with a call to accept the Communist Party's rule.
Ismail Sabri looks set to become Malaysia’s next prime minister
Move will mark UMNO's return to leadership three years after the party lost the elections over corruption allegations.
Hezbollah says Iranian fuel oil ship to sail to Lebanon in hours
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warns Israel and the US against attacking the ship.
Apple urged to drop plans to scan iMessages, images for sex abuse
Over 90 policy and rights groups ask the firm to axe plans for scanning phones of adults for images of child sex abuse.
Infographic: Afghanistan’s flags over the years
Afghanistan's flag has been changed or modified at least 18 times over the past 100 years.
Tensions grow in quake-hit Haiti as death toll tops 2,000
Fresh tremors shake Les Cayes city, days after devastating earthquake kills almost 2,200 people in the Caribbean nation.
Guinea identifies 58 contacts of Ebola patient in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast's first Ebola case since 1994 was discovered over the weekend in an 18-year-old Guinean woman.
Mapping wildfires around the world
From Siberia to Algeria, Al Jazeera looks at some of the largest and deadliest wildfires blazing around the world.
Two Hong Kong activists convicted on security law charge
The two were accused of 'collusion with a foreign power' over sanctions calls in a case linked to media mogul Jimmy Lai.
US scrambles to evacuate citizens and allies from Afghanistan
Top US general says collapse of Afghan forces in 11 days against Taliban offensive was not foreseeable.
Ex Purdue Pharma chief denies responsibility for US opioid crisis
Richard Sackler told a court Wednesday that he, his family and the company are not responsible for the US opioid crisis.
Dozens killed in northern Burkina Faso rebel attack
At least 47 people, including 30 civilians and 14 soldiers, killed by rebels in Arbinda town, according to state media.
Erdogan says Turkish contacts with UAE have made progress
Turkish president meets UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan for talks.
Afghans desperate to leave country remain stuck at Kabul airport
In chaotic scenes outside shuttered airport, hundreds of families gather as Taliban tries to disperse crowds.
Erdoğan backs peaceful resolution to Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict
Turkish leader also tells Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that Ankara is willing to mediate in Sudan border dispute.
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
Surging Delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness fades after eight months drive call for boosters.
UK PM rejects Afghanistan inquiry as MPs debate Taliban takeover
Boris Johnson says 'most key questions' on UK's role in intervention already considered as he rules out new probe.