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Fighting between Afghan forces, Taliban intensifies: Live news

Three provinces in southern and western Afghanistan facing ‘critical’ security situations, the Afghan army says.

Afghanistan: Ghani blames ‘abrupt’ US exit for worsening security

Afghan president blames country’s deteriorating security situation on US deciding to withdraw troops by August 31.

Kandahar airport hit by rocket fire as Afghanistan fighting rages

Government forces are fighting Taliban assaults on major cities, including in Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar.

Afghanistan’s Herat under pressure amid ongoing Taliban assault

Battle for western city comes as Taliban also tries to inch closer to the southern cities of Kandahar and Lashkar Gah.

Can Iran’s new President Raisi fix a deeply troubled economy?

Iran’s economy has been crippled by US sanctions and decades-long structural issues.

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Nigerian doctors strike over pay, inadequate facilities

Doctors union says the strike is indefinite and there will be no exemptions for treating coronavirus cases.

‘Best moment of Tokyo 2020’: Reaction to shared Olympics gold

Social media reaction to scenes in Tokyo when Qatar’s Barshim and Italy’s Tamberi decided to share gold.

How two friends decided to share Olympic gold in Tokyo

Tamberi, Barshim shared a gold in a competition settled not by clearing the top height but through a subtle nod.

India’s Sindhu awaits ice cream with Modi after 2nd Olympic medal

Badminton ace PV Sindhu becomes the country’s first woman to win two individual Olympic medals.