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Humanitarian crisis deepens during first year of Taliban takeover
Monday marks one year since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan. After last year’s chaotic scenes of Afghans trying to flee the country, the economy has collapsed, millions of people face food shortages, and women have been stripped of their rights. The Taliban blames assets being frozen by Western nations and ongoing pandemic concerns for the worsening woes, but critics accuse the group of abuses…
Drought officially declared in parts of England during UK heatwave – BBC News
A drought has been declared in many parts of England following the driest July in the country since 1935. It means water companies can begin announcing stricter measures to conserve supplies. A four-day extreme heat amber warning is in place for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures forecast to hit 37C (99F), and the Met Office is warning there is an “exceptional” risk of…
Japan's ex-leader Shinzo Abe dies after being shot at during speech – BBC News
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, 67, has died in hospital after he was shot at a political event in southern Japan, according to local media. Mr Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech in the southern city of Nara on Friday morning. He immediately collapsed and was rushed to the nearest hospital. Security officials at the scene tackled the gunman, and…
Iran, Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation plan during Maduro visit
Iran and Venezuela have signed a 20-year cooperation agreement. President Nicolas Maduro’s trip to Iran coincides with the Summit of the Americas, which he was not invited to attend. Al Jazeera’s @Victoria Gatenby reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Iran #Venezuela #Politics
Russian and Chinese bombers flew near Japan during Quad summit in Tokyo
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Chinese and Russian jet bombers carried out joint flights near Japan on May 24, 2022, during meetings in Tokyo involving US President Joe Biden and the leaders of three major Asia-Pacific countries including Australia, India and Japan. Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said his government expressed “grave concerns” to Russia and China over the flights which…
Man trapped in unfurnished flat for more than 50 days during Covid-19 lockdown
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