China port congestion worsens as ships divert away from Ningbo
The shipping industry has been plagued by recent disruptions, which have driven freight rates to record highs.
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China seeks stability in Afghanistan before economic dialogue
For now, China will be watching to see what form of government emerges and in what manner the Taliban wields power.
Ghani denies taking large sums of money as he fled Afghanistan
Speaking from the UAE, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says he left the country to prevent bloodshed.
Global crypto adoption among retail investors surges 881 percent
The top countries adopting crypto in the past year are Vietnam, India, Pakistan and Ukraine, according to Chainalysis.
Dixie, other wildfires advance through Northern California
Houses reduced to smouldering ash and twisted metal with only chimneys rising above the ruins.
UN chief sends message to Haitians reeling from earthquake, rains
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday destroyed more than 60,000 homes and killed nearly 2,000 people.
Ethiopia: Several killed in Addis Ababa flash floods
Addis Ababa mayor urges residents to take precautions as more heavy rains are expected in coming days.
Where does the world stand on Afghan refugees?
Some countries have offered Afghans safe haven, but others are intent on fortifying borders.
Polish army deployed to Belarus border amid migrant surge
More than 900 troops are involved in the operation, which comes after EU members accused Minsk of opening the gates.
Mexico sues US gunmakers, but will it make a dent in trafficking?
The Mexican government took the unprecedented step of filing a lawsuit against US-based gun manufacturers this month.
US agencies scrub websites in bid to protect Afghans
Concerned Taliban may target Afghans with US ties, officials are ordering erasure of relevant articles and photos.
Several killed in attack at Shell facility in Nigeria’s southeast
Police say the unclaimed attack was carried out on a convoy transporting workers to a Shell oil and gas project.
Deadly protest in Jalalabad against removal of Afghan flag
At least two reportedly killed after shots fired at protest against removal of Afghan flag in Jalalabad.
Afghan girls return to school in Herat after Taliban takeover
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the group is 'committed to letting women work in accordance with Islam'.
Nearly 1,000 killed in Myanmar since February 1 coup: Activists
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) records killings by the country's security forces.
Pakistani startup sees the country’s largest funding round
The online shopping delivery firm pivoted in the pandemic to offer 30-minute deliveries, raised $85m in Series B round.
Journalists fear UK’s proposed changes to Official Secrets Act
Reporters, experts and union officials say reforms will deter the press from holding the government to account.
Australia’s Qantas tells employees: no jabs, no jobs
Pilots, cabin crew, airport workers need to be vaccinated by November 15 while other staff have until the end of March.
Hospitals in blast-hit north Lebanon grapple with power outages
Hospitals in Akkar struggle after fuel tank explosion, with Lebanese parliament set to discuss fuel crisis on Friday.
Devastating wildfires scorch northern California
The Dixie Fire is the largest of nearly 100 major wildfires burning across a dozen western US states, including Alaska.