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Clean air advocates in Jakarta say court's decision is a small step towards progress even as officials hint at appeal.

Hubert Minnis concedes defeat to Progressive Liberal Party's Philip Davis following a campaign centred on the pandemic.

About 2,200 US Marines expected in Darwin in the 2021 rotation as Canberra also eyes improved air, maritime capability.

Jakarta deploys navy vessels, assisted by an air patrol in North Natuna Sea after detecting China, US ships nearby.

The Federal Reserve said that Chair Jerome Powell has requested a 'fresh and comprehensive look at the ethics rules'.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US 'strongly' welcomes European role in the Indo-Pacific.

Parliamentary and local polls in the world's largest country spread across 11 time zones began on Friday.

The strongly-worded European Parliament resolution accused Lebanese officials of obstructing Beirut blast probe.

Guterres said summit at risk of failure due to mistrust between developed and developing countries.

Heavily indebted Evergrande is teetering on the edge of a meltdown that could send shockwaves through China's economy.

European Commission President says the bloc should increase its military capabilities.

China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

A visual explainer on North Korea and South Korea’s missile programmes and their military capabilities.

Mosque demolished in 2018 in Hotan in Xinjiang is one of many damaged or destroyed by China in campaign against Uighurs.

The latest data from the United States Department of Commerce and the Labor Department paint a nuanced picture.

For many farmers who migrated to the country's Eastern Highlands, hopes for a better life are turning into a nightmare.

Mining company representatives in Guinea say they held 'promising' talks with Colonel Mamady Doumbouya in Conakry.

Former Minneapolis police officer, convicted of the death of George Floyd, used a neck restraint on 14-year-old boy.

Taliban's former political office chief in Doha is 'absolutely fine and healthy' amid rumours of internal divisions.

Egyptian president holds talks with Libya's interim prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, days after Haftar meeting.

UAE investments in UK will target infrastructure, clean energy and technology.

Hearing on September 20 will address the appeal of a Jewish anti-Zionist against the Home Office rejection.

Judge issues arrest warrant after former public works minister Youssef Fenianos fails to appear for questioning.

The electorate has been left with little real choice in the State Duma ballot, critics say.

New report says independence of judiciary has eroded, allowing abuses, including torture, to persist.

The new government has not yet said how it will use the desperately needed funds.

President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed suspends Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble's power to hire and fire officials.

A year after Hong Kong introduced a draconian security law, 101 East meets the activists who refuse to be silenced.

Brussels urges member states to 'protect' reporters amid recent spike in killings and widespread online threats.

Residents of Ontario's Peel region, hard-hit by coronavirus, express muted interest in upcoming federal vote.

The lawsuit says mass interception and searching of citizens' international communications are unconstitutional.

The reshuffle comes as attention turned to phone calls Henry made to suspect in President Jovenel Moise assassination.

French FM says US-UK-Australia defence deal was a 'stab in the back', as he draws parallels between Biden and Trump.

Refugees and the homeless live without electricity or water where not long ago, million-dollar cars used to race.

The arrival of Iranian fuel arranged by Hezbollah has received a mixed response in energy-strapped Lebanon.

Report by Colorado official found Aurora police had culture of treating Black people differently to white people.

The Taliban must guarantee that it will respect our human rights before gaining widespread international recognition.

The fighting is over and it is time for the Afghans to rebuild their devastated country. But they need help.

Study says climate change is accelerating in spite of a brief 2020 decrease in greenhouse emissions due to the pandemic.

Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, who was wanted by the US, led the Islamic State in Greater Sahara armed group.

My mother is her own universe and has the ability to call a new continent home.

Man says rule imposed in 'violent way' as 3,000 healthcare workers suspended for failing to get vaccinated by deadline.

Online campaign with hashtags such as #DoNotTouchMyClothes and #AfghanistanCulture slams dress code under Taliban.

Judges order President Joko Widodo and six other senior officials to take steps to clean up the capital's filthy air.

Climate change, the economy and COVID-19 are all looming large as voters head to the polls.

A month after Taliban takeover, signs of 20-year occupation still visible, including evidence of humiliating exit by US.

First private SpaceX flight reaches orbit with two contest winners, a healthcare worker and their rich sponsor on board.

Eritrean soldiers and Ethiopian rebel fighters raped and killed refugees in Ethiopia's Tigray region, rights group says.

Tata Group, which owned Air India before airline was nationalised, also has investments in AirAsia India and Vistara.

Hundreds of Afghan diplomats still living abroad, many saying money is running out and they fear over family's safety.