#Afghanistan’s capital has been hit by multiple rockets in an attack that appears to have targeted the main diplomatic district which houses embassies. At least 10 people have been injured in the attack, local media...
Who pays bounties to the Taliban to kill Americans?
US intelligence agencies reportedly believe that Iran paid bounties to the Taliban for targeting American and coalition forces in Afghanistan. According to information obtained by CNN, the payments are linked to at...
Sichuan floods push thousands to evacuate
Authorities in #Sichuan province, southwestern #China, activated the highest level of #emergency response on Tuesday, as hundreds of thousands have been evacuated amid the largest floods in decades. Drone footage shows...
No signs of rebellion fading in Belarus
How much longer before Lukashenko gives in? An opposition presidential candidate in Belarus believes the regime could fall in a fortnight. Mr Lukashenko was declared the winner in the 9 August polls, but the results...
Some Emiratis ‘apologise’ to Israel for their past stances
After the disputed deal between the UAE and Israel, some Emiratis went online to apologise for their past stances. But while some expressed their joy over the new deal, a lot of people pointed out that it does not...
Police in Germany accused of using excessive force
“I cried and begged the officer to move his knee as my son was not able to breathe. They didn’t listen to me.” Fatma Gok, mother of victim in Germany
What you missed on day one of virtual convention – BBC News
Day one of the Democratic Party convention is over – and we now know a little more about what a virtual political event looks and feels like. Without the passionate crowd to react to speeches, it was left to the...