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World - 2021-09-24

Europe

EU pushes for UN rights rapporteur to monitor Afghanistan

GENEVA: The European Union is urging the UN Human Rights Council to appoint a special rapporteur for Afghanistan,...

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:38pm

South Asia

Hundreds protest in Kabul to demand release of Afghan foreign reserves

Hundreds of people protested in Kabul on Friday, demanding that the United States release billions of dollars in...

Updated 24 Sep, 2021 09:51pm

USA

US new home sales beat expectations; supply increases

New home sales increase 1.5% in August; July revised up
Median sales price rises 20.1% from year ago

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:10pm

USA

US CDC backs COVID-19 boosters for high-risk adults, workers, older Americans

It recommended boosters for older people and some people with medical conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19

Updated 24 Sep, 2021 09:16pm

South Asia

Iran still committed to nuclear talks

"We are not seeking to quit the negotiating table," Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells
"We will certainly pursue a negotiation that serves the rights and interests of our nation."

Published 24 Sep, 2021 06:42pm

Europe

Phones of five French ministers infected by Pegasus malware: report

Two French sources with knowledge of the investigation confirmed the veracity of the report

Published 24 Sep, 2021 06:29pm

World

Gangster among three killed in Delhi courtroom shootout

Jitendra Gogi, a mobster detained in March last year, was standing before a judge in court when two men suddenly opened fire, police say

Updated 24 Sep, 2021 08:39pm

World

Biden hosts Australian, Indian, Japanese leaders for Quad summit

Meeting in the White House, Biden and the leaders of Australia, India and Japan will discuss a Covid vaccines drive, regional infrastructure, climate change and securing supply chains for the semiconductors used in computer technology

Published 24 Sep, 2021 03:33pm

World

CanSinoBIO's COVID vaccine, tested at lower dosage, safe for children

The trial recruited 150 children and around 300 adults

Published 24 Sep, 2021 12:30pm

World

For Xi and China Evergrande, a delicate balancing act

With one year before the Chinese president is poised to secure an unprecedented third five-year term, the stakes are high during what is proving to be the most consequential period of his tenure

Updated 24 Sep, 2021 05:59pm

World

At UN, West frustrated by slow pace with Iran

UNITED NATIONS: The United States and European Union voiced frustration at the UN this week over the slow pace with...

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:56am

World

Britain's Sunak accepts call for financial reforms after Greensill collapse

In a letter to a parliamentary committee that issued a report in July related to Greensill's collapse

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:55am

World

VP Harris and Indian Prime Minister Modi meet as US eyes Asia

The meeting between the most prominent Indian American and the Indian Prime Minister, who has close ties with former President Donald Trump

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:50am

World

CIA Vienna station chief removed amid 'Havana syndrome' criticism

The CIA did not immediately respond to a request for comment

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:46am

World

Japan's ruling party race puts legacy of Abenomics in focus

TOKYO: Japan's widening wealth gap has emerged as a key issue in a ruling party leadership contest that will decide...

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:42am

USA

Gunman kills one and then himself at Tennessee supermarket, 12 wounded

Of the 12 wounded, one was in surgery and another in intensive care after the shooting in the Memphis suburb of Collierville

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:38am

World

Australia hits vaccine milestone as Melbourne cases hover near record levels

Australia is grappling with a third wave of infections from the highly infectious Delta variant that has led to lockdowns in its two largest cities

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:34am

World

Blinken sees unity on Taliban after talks with Pakistan, China

US secretary of state reiterates US priorities for the Taliban including allowing Afghans and foreigners to leave, respecting the rights of women, girls and minorities, and not letting Afghanistan be used again by extremists

Updated 24 Sep, 2021 12:19pm

World

California governor signs $15bn package to tackle climate change

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a $15 billion package that will fund programs to tackle drought and...

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:23am

World

WHO backs antibody treatment for high-risk Covid patients

PARIS: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday recommended the synthetic antibody treatment Regeneron for...

Published 24 Sep, 2021 10:04am

World

Demonstrators briefly occupy Sao Paulo stock exchange to protest inequality

Standing beneath electronic panels that displayed stock prices in the country's biggest stock exchange, the protesters waved red banners and a Brazilian flag with the word "hungry" written on it

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:48am

World

Four of Trump's allies summoned by parliamentary committee proving Capitol riot

The Democratic-controlled special investigatory committee, which Trump has dismissed as biased, is particularly interested in Mark Meadows, Trump's chief of staff at the time

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:45am

World

US House approves $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome

The money had originally been included in legislation addressing a looming government shutdown and a potential October debt crisis

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:41am

World

Sun, sand and stress: Unlikely lives of Afghan exiles in Albania

Albania promised to temporarily take in up to 4,000 Afghans and has so far housed roughly 700 -- most of them women and children -- in five-star hotels in tourist hubs

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:30am

World

Puigdemont: Catalan separatist leader wanted by Spain

The 58-year-old former journalist has lived in exile in Belgium since the 2017 vote, wanted by Spain accused of sedition

Published 24 Sep, 2021 09:28am

World

World powers agree at UN on inclusive Afghan government

UNITED NATIONS: The five permanent UN Security Council members found common ground Wednesday on Afghanistan with...