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U.S., Japan, and Partners Mobilise $20 Billion to Move Indonesia Away From Coal

By David Lawder and Valerie Volcovici NUSA DUA, Indonesia/SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt - A coalition of countries will mobilize $20 billion of public and private finance to help Indonesia shut coal
A general view of business buildings as smog covers the capital city of Jakarta, Indonesia, May 19, 2021. (Image: Screenshot / REUTERS)

Imran Khan Supporters Stage Protests, Demand Political Change in Pakistan

Police used tear gas to disperse supporters of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan who had blocked roads in Islamabad on Friday (Nov. 4), a day after he survived what
World’s Biggest Bats – The Fruit-Eating Flying Fox
Farmers in Bangladesh Turn to Floating Agriculture to Adapt to Rising Rivers and Sea
Iraq Elects New President and Premier, Ending Stalemate
Newly elected Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has named Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as prime minister-designate and tasked him with forming a new government in Baghdad
Parents Collapse in Tears, Grief as Thai Shooting Victims are Identified
Indonesia Flood Kills 3 School Students, Collapsing School Wall
Outbound Asian Tourists to Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels by 2024: Agoda CEO
The United States and allies urged Afghans to leave Kabul airport, citing the threat of terrorist attacks.
US and UK Warn People to Avoid Kabul Airport
On Aug. 25, the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan issued a security alert, asking American citizens in the...
Following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, China and Russia are seeking to recognize Taliban rule.
China and Russia Keen to Recognize Taliban Government in Afghanistan
It’s been more than a week since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, and the world is still largely...
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Explosions at Kabul Airport Kill More than 100 People, Including 13 US Soldiers
More than 90 Afghans and at least 13 American servicemen were killed by two explosions at the Hamid Karzai...
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Biden Sticks to Withdrawal From Afghanistan by Aug. 31, Evacuation Facing Terror Threats
President Joe Biden indicated that he plans on sticking to the August 31 deadline for full withdrawal...
Washington will use commercial airlines for its evacuation efforts in Afghanistan.
American Airlines, Delta and Other Commercial Airlines Ordered to Join Afghan Evacuation Efforts
On Aug. 22, the Pentagon activated Stage-1 of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) protocol that provides...
In this handout provided by the U.S. Air Force, an air crew prepares to load evacuees aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in support of the Afghanistan evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 21, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Kabul Airport Descends Into Violence, Chaos as US and Allies Leave
The Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul has become a scene of violence. Several people have been...
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State Department: 1,500 Americans Still in Afghanistan
Thousands evacuated, but efforts could continue past Aug. 31 deadline About 4,500 Americans have been...
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Former Officials: Trump Planned to Keep Special Ops in Afghanistan
Speaking with conservative outlet Breitbart, three former officials of the Trump administration said...
Women in Afghanistan are facing escalated violence from extremist Taliban fighters even though the group had promised protection of women’s rights.
Taliban Atrocities Gathering Momentum: Afghan Woman Set on Fire for ‘Bad Cooking’
Despite the Taliban assuring the world that it would respect women's rights, stories of horrific atrocities...