As COVID emergency measures start, Indonesians ‘crying for help’
Government introduces restrictions to slow coronavirus transmission as hospitals and cemeteries fill up.
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Thousands flee as Philippine volcano erupts, spewing toxic gas
At least 2,400 displaced as Taal volcano erupts, filling the air near capital Manilla with toxic gas, officials say.
Iran braces for fifth COVID wave as Delta variant spreads
As vaccination efforts continue to lag, fears grow of another major resurgence of coronavirus infections.
France resumes joint military operations in Mali
France suspended the operations early last month following the West African country's second coup in less than a year.
Over 400,000 in Tigray suffering famine now, with 1.8m on brink
Senior UN official says humanitarian situation in conflict-hit northern Ethiopian region has 'worsened dramatically'.
Hurricane Elsa heads to Haiti amid fears of floods and landslides
The storm already ripped off roofs, destroyed crops and downed trees and power lines in the eastern Caribbean on Friday.
20 reported missing after heavy rains trigger landslide in Japan
Landslide swept away homes in the city of Atami in Shizuoka prefecture.
El Salvador seizes opposition party assets in corruption probe
Conservative opposition ARENA party accused of embezzling funds from a donation from Taiwan between 2003 and 2004.
US sanctions 22, including Myanmar ministers, for military coup
Several government ministers, military coup leaders and adult members of their families are among those being targeted.
Indonesia to get US vaccine donations amid COVID emergency
US makes pledge to Indonesia as new cases, deaths surge with Jakarta predicting 100,000 active cases in the coming days.
Ex-officer pleads guilty to manslaughter as family blasts deal
A white former Nashville police officer will serve three years or less in prison for death of 25-year-old Black man.
OPEC+ to resume talks on Monday after UAE roadblock
The standoff could delay plans to pump more oil through the end of the year to cool oil prices.
Can United Arab List change Israeli politics from within?
Ra'am party is walking a fine line between its Palestinian-Israeli voters and Israel's far-right partners.
UEFA: No rainbow-colour ads at Euro 2020 in Russia, Azerbaijan
UEFA sponsors such as Volkswagen have been barred from using rainbow-coloured ads on billboards.
Spain beat Swiss 3-1 on penalties to reach Euro 2020 semi-finals
After a 1-1 draw, Unai Simon made two saves in a shoot-out to keep Spain's bid for a record fourth European crown alive.
Kuwait’s life-after-oil fund rises to record $700B
The Future Generations Fund is managed by the Kuwait Investment Authority and has over 50% of its investments in the US.
US Supreme Court to take up religious school dispute next term
Justices decline to take up Washington state case of florist sanctioned for refusing to provide flowers for gay wedding.
Mexico water supply buckles on worsening drought, crops at risk
Weather forecasts warn of high temperatures portending crop damage and water supply shortages.
Brazilian potential presidential candidate announces he is gay
Governor Eduardo Leite of Rio Grande do Sul could challenge Jair Bolsonaro, who has espoused anti-gay rhetoric.
Something to chew on: Gum makes a comeback as Americans unmask
Americans bought 15 million more packs of gum in May than in January as COVID-19 masking restrictions eased.