Cambodia jails union leader for two years for ‘incitement’
Court hands maximum term to Rong Chhun who was arrested after raising concerns about land rights on the eastern border.
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India’s midnight evacuation from Afghanistan, escorted by Taliban
Embassy decided to ask Taliban to shepherd Indians when group closed access to the once-heavily fortified neighbourhood.
Jerusalem wildfires brought under control: Officials
Blaze under control after 52 hours, with no serious injuries reported in the worst fires in the Jerusalem area in years.
US agencies warn of flaw in BlackBerry software
The Canadian firm disclosed a vulnerability in a software used in a wide range of products including medical equipment.
Hong Kong police arrest four students for ‘advocating terrorism’
Arrests are linked to a since-withdrawn student union motion marking the death of a man who stabbed a police officer.
Malaysia on knife-edge as parties submit choice for next leader
Ismail Sabri gets nod from UMNO and its allies, as opposition considers Anwar Ibrahim or Sabah's Shafie Apdal.
Evacuations from Afghanistan speed up, Taliban vows peace: Live
Evacuations from Kabul speed up as Taliban promises women's rights and media freedom in first press conference.
These Photos Of Haiti Show The Pain And Turmoil From Back-To-Back Natural Disasters
Days after a magnitude 7.2 tremor killed more than 1,400 people, bodies still lie in the streets as officials grapple with the chaos and poor weather.
US freezes Afghan central bank’s assets of $9.5bn
Any central bank assets that the Afghan government has in the US will not be available to the Taliban, the gov't said.
New Zealand links first COVID case in months to Australia
Genome sequencing shows Australia link as country begins snap lockdown to stamp out outbreak.
UK announces plan to resettle 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan
The scheme will give priority to women, girls and minorities considered 'most at risk' under Taliban rule.
Cambodia union leader faces court verdict as crackdown continues
Rong Chhun is accused of 'incitement' and faces up to two years in prison if convicted.
‘Next 24 hours critical’, as crews battle largest wildfire in US
Strong winds are complicating US firefighters' battle against California's Dixie Fire, less than one-third contained.
Transcript of Taliban’s first news conference in Kabul
Taliban spokesperson addresses the public in first conference following the armed group's takeover of Afghanistan.
Watchdog describes litany of US failures in Afghanistan mission
Special inspector general says US officials failed to 'implement a coherent strategy' over 20 years in Afghanistan.
Thousands of Afghans enter Pakistan via Chaman border crossing
Medical patients and freed Afghan Taliban prisoners among thousands entering Pakistan from Afghanistan.
Taliban agreed to allow ‘safe passage’ to airport, US says
Washington has a channel with Taliban to 'resolve issues' around access to airport, says top US official.
Oil posts longest run of losses since March as recovery sputters
The rapid spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus in many parts of the world has spurred fresh curbs on mobility.
Sacklers won’t pay up in US opioid suit unless granted protection
'We need a release that’s sufficient to get our goals accomplished,' David Sackler told a court Tuesday.
Uganda scraps controversial anti-pornography ‘miniskirt’ law
Constitutional court throws out anti-porn law whose provisions included a ban on wearing miniskirts in public.