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In the hard-hit city of Marikina in the capital region, nearly 15,000 residents were evacuated to safety overnight as waters rose alarmingly in a major river.

Explained | Why does the U.K. want to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol?

What is Britain proposing?

Pedro Castillo | The 21st century socialist

Peru’s President-elect backs constitutional reforms and economic redistribution

NSO Group | The spy who came in for the phone

The Israeli company that sells military-grade surveillance tools to governments is in the eye of a global storm after reports alleged that its product Pegasus was used to spy on journalists, dissidents and activists.

Protesters, police clash over Australia lockdown

Violence after officials said curbs could be extended till October.

Amnesty seeks moratorium on surveillance tech

In a statement on Friday, the NGO warned of “the devastating impact of the poorly regulated spyware industry on human rights worldwide.”

Terrorists behind Baghdad bombing held

IS-claimed attack had killed 30 people.

Thousands pour in for Budapest Pride march

Law on LGBTQ issues sparks row with EU.

China forces tutoring companies to go non-profit

New rules aimed at easing pressure on students, parents.

New cars for Uganda MPs spark outrage

Each of the 529 lawmakers were handed 200 million shillings (€48,000 euros) to buy new vehicles at a time when #COVID19 cases are surging.

Data | Low-income countries have received only 0.27% of the COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far

Due to wide disparity in vaccine supply, of the 52 countries in Africa, 38 have given at least one dose to <5% of population

China cancels flights, moves ships as typhoon approaches

Airline flights were cancelled in eastern China and cargo ships were ordered out of the area Saturday as Typhoon In-fa churned toward the mainland

Pakistan deploys regular troops at forward areas along Afghan border as tensions increase: report

This is being done in the wake of the withdrawal of American and NATO troops from Afghanistan

Joe Biden, Ashraf Ghani question Taliban’s commitment to talks

U.S. reaffirms commitment to continue supporting Afghan security forces

Brazil suspends Bharat Biotech's Covaxin clinical trials

The move comes after termination of the Hyderabad-based firm’s agreement with its partner.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will raise human rights issues with New Delhi: U.S. official

‘We firmly believe that we have more values in common on those fronts than we don’t,’ says official Dean Thompson

Lasting peace in Afghanistan possible only through political solution, says White House

‘The U.S. will continue to provide, humanitarian and security support to Afghan govt.’

Pelosi says Capitol probe to go on despite GOP’s boycott plans

Republican leader slams her for rejection of 2 party nominees

To reach a peace deal, Taliban say Afghan President must go

‘Will lay down arms when govt. acceptable to all is formed’

Deaths in central China floods rise to 51, losses mount to $10 billion

The torrential rains, the heaviest in 1,000 years, have affected about three million people in Henan province, the provincial emergency management department said.

Why is Israel angry with an ice cream brand?

U.S.-based ice cream brand Ben and Jerry has decided to stop selling its products to the Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.

Pakistan voices ‘serious concern’ over reports about India’s alleged use of Pegasus spyware

Reports allege that Pakistan PM Imran Khan was a potential target of the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware programme by clients of the NSO group

Explained | Why billionaires are going to space

Bezos, Branson recently made widely publicised trips to sub-orbital space

As Taliban advances, Afghan military overhauls war strategy to limit losses

Afghan officials say that reorientation of troops would help Kabul hold strategic territory and defend infrastructure

U.S. carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, says Pentagon

The Taliban in recent days swept across Afghanistan, pushing back the Afghan military and taking over significant swaths of territory as the U.S. nears the ends of its withdrawal.

Xi Jinping visits Tibet border region, first by Chinese leader in years

He inspects newly opened and strategically important railway line

Washington Post reporter sues paper for discrimination

She has sued the paper for discriminating against her as a victim of sexual assault.

New Zealand suspends quarantine-free travel with Australia

The “travel bubble” had already been paused for travellers to and from New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

Coronavirus | Half of Europeans vaccinated as Germany warns on rising virus cases

The EU said on Thursday that 200 million Europeans had been fully vaccinated, more than half of the adult population but still short of a 70% target set for the summer

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani calls Danish Siddiqui’s father

Afghan leader termed his death a great loss for journalism fraternity

Dalai Lama’s close aides targeted on Pegasus spyware list

‘Analysis indicates that the Indian govt. was selecting the potential targets’

Privacy is a right that has to be respected, says UNGA President-elect Abdullah Shahid

Abdullah Shahid, the Foreign Minister of the Maldives, is on a three-day visit to India

Israel appoints commission to review NSO

Amid allegations that Pegasus spyware was misused, lawmaker says all aspects of granting licences will be looked into

UNGA president commends India for 'rich' programme of work during upcoming UNSC presidency

UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir has commended India for a “rich” programme of work during the country’s presidency of the UN Security

Categorically stand by findings of Pegasus Project: Amnesty International

Amnesty claimed that the “false rumours” being pushed on social media are intended to distract from the widespread unlawful targeting of journalists, activists and others that the Pegasus Project has revealed

G20 Environment Ministers meet in Italy amid floods and fires

A communique and press conference are expected on Friday.

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