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Protests by rival far-right and left-wing groups in Portland descended into violence on Sunday.

After promising democracy and delivering mayhem, the US leaves behind unshaven 'Proud Boys' to rule over Afghans.

Rafah closure linked to Cairo's efforts to broker long-term ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Egyptian officials say.

Decision comes after government accused Facebook of deleting accounts 'disseminating the true reality about Ethiopia'.

The US had boots on the ground in Central Asia when it entered Afghanistan in 2001, but regional dynamics have shifted.

People in northwest Spain fear that the prevalence of the highly inflammable tree species is a significant risk.

Ghebreyesus 'disappointed' as some countries stockpile vaccines while others struggle to administer first doses.

Acting Afghan central bank governor Mohammad Idris's qualifications and experience with monetary policy remain unknown.

Khalilzad led US negotiations with the Taliban, but critics say the weak agreement lead to the group's return.

The crypto revival is fuelling predictions that the largest virtual coin is back on the path to hit $100,000.

Russian president tells Central Asia leaders 'extremists' must be kept at bay following the Taliban's takeover of power.

US vice president made the comments during a Singapore trip, where she vowed support for regional allies against China.

Iran official says his country could send more fuel to Lebanon after Hezbollah leader promised more vessels are sailing.

Panjshir is a long narrow valley girded on either side by steep mountains.

Ex-Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud have moved to Panjshir Valley, calling for resistance against the Taliban.

Considered the birthplace of the 2011 uprising, Deraa was attacked by the Syrian military and allied militias in July.

Move aims to reduce the air pollution blamed for thousands of premature deaths every year, but experts are sceptical.

Pakistan passes the grim milestone as authorities struggle to contain the highly contagious Delta variant.

India is not a signatory to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees.

Johnson will ask Biden to extend evacuation efforts beyond the troop withdrawal deadline at Tuesday's G7 talks.

In the state of Victoria, a third of all those leaving prison become homeless.

The crackdown exacerbated financial problems for these firms, leading to more protests in any month since January 2019.

Doha is stressing to the Taliban the importance of being an 'engaging party as part of Afghan society', official says.

Israeli attacks on Gaza high-rises left dozens of people homeless and destroyed scores of businesses.

Taliban says women will have their rights 'within Islamic law', but what it means remains vague.

Some Afghan players are finding it difficult to focus on sport following the Taliban takeover last week.

Regulators want to bring in third-party monitoring firms to limit data transfer and avoid undermining national security.

Unfolding water crisis will soon become an 'unprecedented catastrophe' across Syria and Iraq, NGOs say.

Israelis flouting mask requirements may have been a main contributor to the rapid spread of the Delta variant in Israel.

Reporter Mellissa Fung reflects on what’s at stake for women under Taliban rule.

The deadly gun battle was reported as US President Biden promised to step up evacuations from Afghanistan.

The dead included twin babies who were swept from their father's arms amid the raging floodwaters.

GM has expanded its recall of Bolt EVs due to fire risk from battery manufacturing defects that it said would cost $1bn.

The nation-building experiment in Somalia will collapse, just like in Afghanistan, unless a different approach is taken.

Everyday worries about food and rent are adding to the misery of regular Afghans as the economy gets crushed.

Tsai Ing-wen receives first dose of Taiwan's domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine.

Former president tried to harm herself after charge of 'genocide' over the deaths of protesters in 2019.

Joe Biden pledges his 'unwavering commitment' to evacuate Americans and at-risk Afghans, but warns of hurdles ahead.

Anti-Taliban leader Ahmad Massoud calls for talks but says forces ready to fight if Taliban attempts to take stronghold.

Palestinian groups say they will maintain protests against the Gaza blockade, despite Israeli fire wounding dozens.

Record-breaking floods kill 22 people, including two toddlers who were swept from their father's arms in southern state.

The earthquake last week left more than 12,000 people injured and destroyed more than 52,000 homes.

The US is almost out of Afghanistan, but the country remains a strategic location with vast resources.

Millions in New England and New York's Long Island preparing for flash floods, violent winds and power outages.

Military holds expanded powers in North Kivu and Ituri in push against armed groups, but critics raise concerns.

The students were among more than 100 taken on July 5 from the Bethel Baptist High School in northwest Nigeria.

Commission investigating deadly accident at Jewish pilgrimage site in April holds first hearing.

Ukraine fiercely opposes Russia's $12bn pipeline under Baltic Sea which deprives Kyiv of crucial gas transit fees.

Social Democratic leader said he was stepping aside to give his successor the best possible chance in next year's polls.