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The wildfire, which started on August 14, has scorched 808sq km (312sq miles) in the Lake Tahoe area.

The authoritarian leader's comments come ahead of large joint military exercises later this month.

Personal, witness accounts of four historical events in Jordan, Egypt and Tunisia, including a riot over a movie.

A three-day ceasefire came into effect after weeks of intense attacks by pro-government forces on rebels in Deraa City.

The US and the IMF should provide the Taliban with limited fund access to prevent economic collapse, Shah Mehrabi says.

India's Muslim minority becomes the Hindu right wing's target in a new hate campaign after the Taliban captures power.

Russian leader says 20-year occupation resulted in 'sheer tragedies and losses' for Washington and the Afghan people.

Afghans will not embrace Taliban governance unless it is centred on the rule of law.

Despite apprehensions from parents, more students step inside a classroom for the first time in nearly 18 months.

The law took effect in Texas at midnight in what advocates say is a major backslide in abortion access rights.

With electricity becoming a scarce commodity, thousands of well-off Lebanese rush to alternative energy.

Experts say both could benefit economically and geopolitically if they follow up on pledges towards normalisation.

Najla al-Mangoush says the government is doing everything in its power to hold the vote but challenges persist.

New lab analysis shows Guinean woman who previously tested positive for virus did not have Ebola, UN health agency says.

While dozens of truckloads of construction materials were allowed in, critics say they are not nearly enough.

The move, which will help part-time drivers who lack access to most benefits, may curry favour with Beijing.

Healthcare workers demand better wages and benefits as rising COVID-19 infections strain Philippine hospitals.

Of the nearly 120 million shots administered in the past three weeks, about 70 percent were in villages.

Palestinian security forces are afraid to go into Jenin refugee camp and have increasingly been unable to control it.

Before Afghan government collapsed on August 15, the US president pressed his Afghan counterpart to ‘change perception’.

Danny Fenster's family say they believe the journalist has contracted COVID-19 in Myanmar prison.

Women in ethnic minority communities are most likely to suffer the economic and social disadvantages that this brings.

Court sentences seven activists and former legislators to jail over an unauthorised rally in October 2019.

Riyadh has told international firms to put their MidEast hubs there by the start of 2024 or risk losing out on business.

The Stream looks at what life is like for ordinary Afghans in the wake of the chaotic US withdrawal.

At least 30 percent of tree species are at risk of extinction, while hundreds are on the brink of being wiped out.

Federal gov't agencies have been told to cut back energy consumption by 20 percent, electricity prices are being hiked.

Island nation's drive to become the world's first 100 percent organic food producer threatens the prized tea industry.

Louisiana’s biggest city is facing most extensive US outage since February, no word on when lights will come on.

EPIC report says more than 480 million Indians endure significantly high pollution levels.

Chinese students return to school with new textbooks peppered with 'Xi Jingping thought'.

Envoy travels to Doha for talks with Taliban on safe passage for remaining British nationals and allies in Afghanistan.

US issues licence authorising humanitarian aid in Afghanistan despite sanctions against the Taliban.

At least two children were among the 32 killed, and 20 others were injured in the accident east of Lima.

'I believe this is the right decision, a wise decision and the best decision for America,' Biden said.

Fujimori, who conceded after failed presidential run, is accused of taking illicit money from Brazil's Odebrecht firm.

'I was not going to extend this forever war,' US President Joe Biden says as Republicans rebuke the troop withdrawal.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani says security and socioeconomic progress depend on engagement with Taliban.

The S&P 500 is currently trading near its highest valuation levels since 2000.

Antonio Guterres says almost half of the Afghan population needs urgent aid to survive after Taliban takeover.

The Ukrainian president's visit will signify that his prominent role in Trump impeachment trial is behind him.

USAID's Ethiopia director says TPLF has looted warehouses of the aid agency in recent weeks.

The announcement comes a day after Nabil Karoui and his brother were reportedly arrested in Algeria.

Activists urge Biden administration to welcome refugees, end drone attacks and provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.

UN nuclear watchdog says North Korea has resumed nuclear activity.

The resort area is in the path of California's Caldor Fire, which is raging due to strong winds and dry conditions.

A House of Representatives panel will meet on September 22 to discuss risks related to Chinese firms listed in the US.

Saudi-led coalition says a second attack on Abha international airport prevented and a drone shot down.

NCI TV channel says presenter suspended amid nationwide backlash over scene with man using mannequin to simulate rape.

Many Afghans fear a potential economic collapse as the Taliban celebrates the withdrawal of the last US troops.