Asia

Beijing continues to coerce, intimidate in South China Sea: Harris

US Vice President Kamala Harris accused Beijing on Tuesday of coercion and intimidation in the hotly disputed South China Sea,…

Taliban warn of ‘consequences’ as US ramps up evacuation

by David FOX KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- The Taliban warned Monday there would be "consequences" if the United States and…

Israel to offer Covid jabs in schools to avoid closures

JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Israel said Monday it would offer Covid-19 vaccinations to students on school grounds as it announced…

Deadly firefight at Kabul airport as US boosts airlift

by David FOX KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Western security forces were involved in an exchange of fire with unidentified gunmen…

China reports zero local virus cases as Delta outbreak retreats

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China reported no new domestic coronavirus cases Monday, and Beijing appears poised to bring to heel…

Putin warns of influx of Afghan militants disguised as refugees

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his country Sunday to prevent an influx of refugees from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover,…

US orders American airlines to aid Afghan evacuation

  The United States on Sunday enlisted several major airlines in its frantic evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghans,…

Russian rocket launches 34 new UK satellites

A Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted into space carrying 34 new satellites from British operator Oneweb, which aims to provide…

Pacquiao says ‘may not’ return to ring after Ugas upset

Manny Pacquiao plans to take his time before deciding on his future but admitted on Saturday he may not return…

People dying in wait outside Kabul airport: report

The bodies of at least three people were seen in the sweltering crush outside Kabul airport, television news footage showed…

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