Deny new Afghan govt legitimacy unless it meets international demands, world community told

Southeast Asia an increasingly important battleground for world’s two biggest economies

Borders will, however, be tightened, says minister

120kph winds, 460ml rain expected in Houston area, say weather officials

Multinational allegedly doled out more than US$600,000 between 2008 and 2013, says STOP

This comes after international probe claims software used to spy on activists, journalists, heads of state

Convicted militant known to be active among unlawful JI network’s leadership, say police

This follows unanimous recommendation from all 4 chief medical officers in United Kingdom

Biden admin prepped for worst-case scenarios, says secretary of state

Number of cases requiring oxygen – key gauge of whether medical system will get overwhelmed – jumps to record 54

Country to ramp up production, plans to invest 2.2 trillion won in the field in next 5 years

Tropical Storm Conson kills 1, damages 31 houses, floods more than 1,000ha of rice fields

Nuclear-armed country posing threats to neighbours, says US