Cubans protest against food shortages and rising prices
Thousands marched in Havana in one of Cuba's biggest ever anti-government demonstrations.
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Egypt upholds life sentences for 10 Muslim Brotherhood figures
The group's leader, Mohamed Badie, was among those convicted on charges related to Egypt's 2011 uprising.
China military ‘drove away’ US warship in South China Sea
US move comes on anniversary of a tribunal ruling that says Beijing has no claims over the South China Sea.
Jordan sentences two ex-officials over royal ‘sedition’ plot
Court sentences Bassem Awadallah, Sharif Hassan bin Zaid to 15 years in jail on charges of destabilising the monarchy.
India lightning strikes kill at least 38 people
Officials say 20 people died in western Rajasthan state while 18 others lost their lives in Uttar Pradesh over 24 hours.
Hong Kong vigil organiser downsizes amid ‘dire’ political climate
Pro-democracy group set up to remember Tiananmen Square crackdown says will 'persevere' with smaller team.
As Thailand hit by its worst COVID outbreak, economic risks rise
Thailand introduces strict lockdown-like measures to rein in the virus, endangering an already badly hit economy.
Slowing economic recovery in China is a warning sign to the world
Economy was expected to descend from its recent heights, but the softening comes sooner than expected.
S Africa violence spreads after Jacob Zuma jailed
Shops looted, roads blocked as protesters march through Johannesburg decrying the jailing of South African ex-president.
‘Dying in their homes’: COVID-hit Indonesians scramble for oxygen
Citizens search desperately for oxygen to care for their loved ones at home as overwhelmed hospitals turn people away.
Is Duterte squandering The Hague victory to appease Beijing?
Experts say China's maritime gains 'impossible' to reverse, urging Manila to boost military capability, alliances.
Thousands join rare anti-government protests in Cuba
Demonstrations come as Cuba is experiencing its toughest phase yet of the coronavirus crisis.
Peru extends COVID state of emergency until end of August
As political uncertainty persists after June presidential elections, Peru has struggled to stem coronavirus infections.
Qatar sets up supervisory body for first legislative elections
The committee will oversee elections for two-thirds of the 45-seat Shura Council, which advises the Qatari ruler.
Pro-EU party leads in Moldova parliamentary election: Early count
Preliminary election results show the president's centre-right party leading with more than 44 percent of votes.
Egypt’s Suez Canal reports record revenue despite blockage crisis
Head of the Suez Canal Authority says waterway netted highest revenues in the history of the canal.
Syrian government announces steep rise in bread, diesel prices
Bread prices doubled and diesel prices nearly tripled in the war-torn country amid long-running financial crisis.
Canada announces steps to reduce wildfire risk after heat wave
Rail restrictions come after record temperatures spurred blazes and contributed to hundreds of deaths on west coast.
Haitian president’s killing fuels escalating fears, uncertainty
Activists reject pressure to hold elections and urge Haitian-led solution to crises after Jovenel Moise's assassination.
Iraq PM visits pro-democracy activist after abduction, assault
Ali al-Mikdam, critical of pro-Iran armed factions, was found in a wounded state two days after he disappeared.