The Islamic fundamentalist group, which returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, has not been officially recognised by any government but seeks international recognition.
Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, highest alert level raised, evacuation advised
Video shows red mass flowing down one side of the volcano, with projectiles shooting out and smoke billowing. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage but police are advising some areas to evacuate.
3 dead in shooting at top Philippines university – ‘determined’ assassin had two guns
A former mayor was among those killed as she attended her daughter’s graduation. A suspect, wounded in a shoot-out, is in custody.
Thailand’s first monkeypox patient found after fleeing to Cambodia
Cambodian police found the runaway at a Phnom Penh guest house and he has since been sent to the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital for medical treatment.
How a plastics ban turned Siquijor into a zero-waste island in the Philippines
Businesses and locals on Siquijor have learned to live without plastic after an ordinance was issued in an effort to improve its waste management problem.
The UK’s register of overseas entities
From 1 August 2022 overseas entities owning property in the UK must register on a new register of overseas entities (ROE) maintained by Companies House and will need to keep that register up to date.
Myanmar genocide case can proceed, top UN court rules as it throws out all junta’s objections
The International Court of Justice in The Hague dismissed Myanmar’s objections to a case filed by the west African nation of Gambia in 2019 – but it could take years before a final judgment is reached.
Overseas R&D on crucial UK life sciences innovation safeguarded from tax reforms
UK life sciences businesses will be relieved that overseas research and development (R&D) investment on crucial life sciences innovation should continue to be eligible for tax reliefs when reforms are introduced next year, a tax expert has said.
US insider trading charges ‘illustrate risks’ in emerging NFT market
Reports of an alleged insider trading scheme involving a former employee of the world’s largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace demonstrate the risks associated with emerging markets, according to one legal expert.
Thai police search for missing monkeypox patient in Phuket
The 27-year-old Nigerian, confirmed as having the country’s first case of the disease, has been missing since Tuesday evening – officials are trying to trace people who might have been in contact.
