Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'
Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war?
US envoy John Kerry woos China over climate
US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden.
Iran nuclear deal: Shadow of sabotage hangs over critical talks
An attack on Iran's key nuclear site has just complicated efforts to save the frayed accord.
'No say over my body': Alleged US ICE detainee medical abuse
Dozens of women allege they faced invasive gynaecological procedures while being held at a US immigration detention centre.
US says troops to leave Afghanistan by 11 September
President Biden is to announce on Wednesday US troops will leave by mid-September instead of May.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused over rare blood clots
Following rare blood clots, the US, South Africa and EU have suspended the jab.
Daunte Wright shooting: Police chief resigns over black motorist's death
The shooting of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis was described by police as accidental but sparked unrest.
India's Maharashtra state announces 15 days of tough new Covid measures
Maharashtra announces two weeks of measures just short of a full lockdown amid a wave of cases.
Masked men destroy printers at controversial Hong Kong newspaper
CCTV shows four men storming the Epoch Times newspaper printing plant and destroying equipment.
Mexico arrests 30 marines over disappearances in Tamaulipas
The victims went missing in 2014 when the marines were deployed near the US border, officials say.