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Over 200 former Afghan troops, officials killed since Taliban takeover: UN
The UN mission documents 800 cases of serious rights violations despite amnesty; Taliban dismisses the report.
Can Nelson Chamisa deliver a new Zimbabwe?
The young opposition leader is everything President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa welcomes China’s Xi ahead of BRICS summit
The Chinese president is on his fourth state visit to the African nation and will participate in the BRICS summit.
India must end ‘inhumane’ detention of activist GN Saibaba, says UN expert
Alarm over nearly decade-long detention of former English professor who is 90 percent disabled and bound to wheelchair.
Richardson claims gold for US in 100m at World Athletics Championships
Favourites Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from Jamaica take silver and bronze.
BRICS expansion could be a bad idea. Here’s why
Taking in more members too quickly could leave BRICS incoherent, weakening rather than strengthening the bloc.
Profile: Billionaire and former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra
One-time telecoms tycoon used his fortune to change Thai politics, but a new generation wants more radical change.
China fines Mintz $1.5m for ‘unapproved’ work after raids on Beijing office
Fine against US consultancy firm comes amid growing concerns over China's openness to foreign investment.
More than 200 Palestinians, nearly 30 Israelis killed so far this year: UN
UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland says deaths from violence so far this year are the highest recorded since 2005.
Dubai airport serves 41.6 million passengers, topping pre-pandemic traffic
Dubai International Airport has been the world's busiest international airport for the past decade.