India says two drones intercepted over Kashmir army base
Incident reported a day after suspected explosives-laden drones were used to attack an airbase in the disputed region.
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Ukraine, US launch Black Sea drills despite Russian protest
Major exercise involving thousands of troops, dozens of ships comes days after Russian incident with British destroyer.
Bangladesh probes deadly Dhaka building explosion
At least seven people killed and dozens of others wounded after blast rips through a multistorey building.
UN rights chief calls for ‘systemic racism’ to be dismantled
Bachelet says racial profiling and police brutality are entrenched in much of North America, Europe and Latin America.
Swedish PM Lofven resigns in the wake of no-confidence vote
Lofven tasks parliamentary speaker with finding new premier after historic defeat a week ago over housing market plans.
South Africa toughens restrictions to combat Delta variant
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa facing 'massive resurgence' of coronavirus infections as he reimposes curbs.
French far right beaten in key regional elections: Exit polls
Exit polls predict disappointing results for far-right leader Marine Le Pen's party and for President Macron's LREM.
Rival Palestinian groups clash at protest over activist’s death
Fights break out in Ramallah on fourth day of protests over death of Nizar Banat in Palestinian Authority custody.
Russia battles COVID surge as Asia-Pacific tightens restrictions
Russian capital Moscow sees a record number of daily COVID deaths as Indonesia records highest number of daily cases.
Euro 2020: Czechs stun Netherlands to seal quarter-final spot
Czech Republic book a quarter final tie against Denmark as the 10-man Netherlands crash out of Euro 2020.
Colombia: Nine dead in separate attacks amid escalating violence
Three attacks come after helicopter carrying President Ivan Duque was fired at near border with Venezuela on Friday.
Israel and Poland in diplomatic row over Holocaust property bill
Two countries summon each other's envoys over Polish legislation that might block World War II restitution claims.
More bodies pulled from rubble of collapsed Florida building
Confirmed death toll rises to nine as search continues at site of a partially collapsed 12-storey building near Miami.
Egypt, Jordan and Iraq leaders meet at Baghdad summit
Tripartite summit marks the first official visit by an Egyptian leader to Iraq since the first Gulf War.
The path to accountability for Canada’s residential school graves
Canada and Catholic Church have done little to atone for forced-assimilation institutions, say experts demanding action.
Saudi Arabia releases two prominent women’s rights activists
Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah were arrested in August 2018 as part of a crackdown against dissent.
Oman reports record number of COVID deaths in 72 hours: Report
A total of 119 people died and 5,517 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 over 72 hours, local media reports.
Indian air force base in Kashmir hit by explosions
Indian police suspect explosive-laden drones were used to attack an air force base in Jammu city.
China releases new video, images from its Zhurong Mars rover
China National Space Administration releases new footage captured by the country's Mars probe launched in May.
Migrant workers flee Dhaka ahead of Bangladesh COVID lockdown
A spike in cases has prompted the government to impose a strict lockdown, sparking an exodus from the capital city.