10 wounded as rockets hit Afghan capital on independence day

18 August

US imposes further restrictions on Huawei
The US government has announced further restrictions on Huawei to cut off the company's access to US technology.
Tokyo confirms 207 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan government confirmed 207 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Mexican president says will get Russian vaccine if effective
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday that he would be among the first to receive a Russian coronavirus vaccine if it is shown to be effective.
SW China's Sichuan activates top flood emergency response 
Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Tuesday activated its highest-level flood-control response for the first time on record, as rain-induced floods ravaged parts of the province.
Heatstroke kills 26 in Tokyo over 9 days
Officials in Tokyo say 26 people died of heatstroke in the metropolitan area over nine days through Monday, as a severe heat wave continues to grip Japan.