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Afghanistan – As fighting rages in Afghanistan, health workers are struggling (Al Jazeera)

Sarah Leahy Project coordinator at the MSF Helmand project in Lashkar Gah city Since May, when foreign troops started withdrawing from Afghanistan, we have witnessed heavy...

Afghanistan – Taliban captures three more Afghan provincial capitals in a day (Al Jazeera)

The Taliban has captured three more provincial capitals, as they take their fight to the cities after seizing much of the countryside in recent...

Rwanda/Mozambique – Rwanda, Mozambique forces recapture port city from rebels (Al Jazeera)

Rwandan forces deployed last month to help Mozambique’s army battle rebels said on Sunday they have recaptured control of the key northern port of...

Sudan/Ethiopia – Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia amid frayed ties (Al Jazeera)

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to neighbouring Ethiopia, frustrated by the stance of Ethiopian officials whom it said were refusing Khartoum’s offer to mediate...

Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm begins electricity production (Al Jazeera)

Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm has been connected to the grid and began producing carbon-free electricity, local media reported. Dumat al-Jandal is the region’s largest...

Europe – Europe’s carbon emissions plan risks more damage to global trade regime (East Asia Forum)

Editorial Board, ANU The European Union (EU) recently announced its ‘Fit for 55’ plan to reduce carbon emissions by 55 per cent from 1990 levels...

Asia/Pacific/Europe – Asia and the Pacific a collateral EU carbon controls target (East Asia Forum)

Ken Heydon, LSE On 14 July 2021, EU officials announced a plan to phase out production subsidies and free pollution permits that had been issued...

Afghanistan/USA – Don’t lose Afghanistan (Atlantic Council)

James Cunningham, Hugo Llorens, Ronald Neumann, Richard Olson, and Earl Anthony Wayne Given the Taliban’s behavior lately, US President Joe Biden’s decision to rapidly withdraw...

Iran – No Electricity, No Water, New President (INSS)

Raz Zimmt writes: In recent weeks, the growing shortages of water and electricity have sparked a series of demonstrations in Iran. In early July...

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