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The largest opposition party is boycotting polls, saying a skewed political atmosphere is preventing fair participation.

The world's biggest shopping event is a test of consumer sentiment amid COVID outbreaks and property market jitters.

Security Council blacklists three Houthi leaders, subjects them to a global asset freeze and a travel ban.

In rare statement agreed to by all 15 members, Security Council urges Myanmar military to exercise 'utmost restraint'.

Fewer than 2 percent of people in Papua New Guinea are vaccinated against the coronavirus as cases mount.

The case became emblematic of racial inequality as it afflicted a city where more than half of the residents are Black.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's comments come ahead of an upcoming virtual meeting with US counterpart Joe Biden.

Shares of Rivian opened trading Wednesday at $106.75 after selling for $78 in the company's initial public offering.

The video service gained 2.1 million customers in the fiscal fourth quarter, Disney said Wednesday.

The Pan American Health Organization says less than half of people in the Americas are fully vaccinated against virus.

North African nation has led the way in the MENA region to combat global warming with renewable energy projects.

Joe Biden rejected recent Nicaraguan elections in which President Daniel Ortega secured fourth term as 'pantomime'.

US judge hands down prison sentence in US Capitol riot to man who attacked police, incited and emboldened other rioters.

The Biden administration says Uber failed to 'make reasonable modifications' and ensure 'equitable fares'.

The two biggest carbon polluters announce enhanced efforts to combat climate change with 'concrete actions'.

Kyle Rittenhouse says he 'didn't do anything wrong' and only used rifle to stop people who were attacking him.

Dozens of wounded people still being treated at hospitals, with 19 still in a critical condition, authorities say.

Prime minister says the UK is not a corrupt country as parliament is embroiled in scandal over MPs' second jobs.

Cuba saw rare public protests in July over rising living costs, food shortages and the continuing US embargo.

It is about the American world.

Diplomats say there is a 'small window of opportunity' to negotiate peace.

Bitcoin supporters have long argued that the world's most valuable cryptocurrency can act as an inflation hedge.

Ahead of its market debut on Wednesday, shares of Rivian priced at $78, valuing the EV maker at an estimated $66.5bn.

Stefan Lofven resigns in long-planned move with Magdalena Andersson on track to become country's first female PM.

British home secretary says she was 'disgusted' by the treatment of Tzipi Hotovely after she attended a debate at LSE.

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission says 'worried' about mass arrests of Tigrayans, but gov't denies ethnic profiling.

Incumbent President Adama Barrow will face five challengers in the December 4 polls.

Ricardo Martinelli was accused of wiretapping more than 150 people, including politicians and journalists.

Judge postpones trial of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra group to January 19 and 20 next year.

Researchers say a climate change draft document is weak on the crucial issue of finance for poorer nations.

Americans shelled out a lot more last month for food, fuel and shelter as inflation keeps surging.

Michelle Bachelet calls on Warsaw and Minsk to resolve 'intolerable situation' at shared frontier.

Saudi blanket ban on Lebanese imports is another blow to a crippled economy.

Given the reluctance to recognise the Taliban government, the UN can play central role in mitigating the Afghan crisis.

Lack of funds, legal wrangling cause NASA to postpone plans for first astronaut moon landing in more than 50 years.

Protesters in Baghdad still contest election results days after failed assassination attempt on Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

Decision in data privacy case upsets a string of similar claims waiting in the wings against other tech companies.

Is a conflict over water between farmers and Indigenous tribes exposing festering racial injustices in Oregon?

Beijing called the visit, which comes amid time of heightened tensions over the island, a 'serious violation'.

A British soldier reportedly confessed to killing Agnes Wanjiru and showed comrades where he dumped her body.

The Tibetan spiritual leader criticised Chinese leaders for not appreciating unique cultures in Tibet and Xinjiang.

Norwegian Refugee Council says 300,000 Afghans have crossed the border since the Taliban took power in August.

Surendra Kumar Sinha headed the Supreme Court when it ruled in 2017 that parliament could not sack judges.

In the western United States, climate change deepens a conflict over water between farmers and Indigenous tribes.

The IRGC said it had thwarted an attempt by the US navy to 'steal' Iranian oil by force in October.

Nearly 1,170 dengue cases reported over the past week in New Delhi as the country faces yet another health crisis.

Hundreds more make failed attempts to cross the Belarus-Poland frontier as crisis escalates.

Australia's $29.5bn international education industry faces uncertain future as students look to US, Canada and UK.

Bourita says the kingdom is committed to finding a solution to 'artificial conflict' that stems from neighbouring state.

Herders and their animals gather in Rajasthan's Pushkar city for the country's biggest camel-trading fair.