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King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said Ismail Sabri secured the backing of 114 lawmakers for a slender majority.

Vice president's trip, set to focus on China, comes as some allies question US credibility after Afghanistan chaos.

Prominent social media influencers go dark or flee, while residents and activists scramble to scrub their digital lives.

Confidential UN document says armed group making door-to-door visits of people who worked with US and NATO forces.

After being hit by Israeli air strikes, two UN schools had to relocate thousands of students.

After the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the US will need Pakistan's help to preserve the gains of the last 20 years.

US evacuation tally hits 9,000 since August 14 as UN document says Taliban conducting 'targeted door-to-door visits'.

And what needs to be done to prevent a repeat of this tragedy?

Refugee agency says Andaman Sea crossing was eight times more deadly than in 2019 as borders were closed.

Cases have been reported in far west of New South Wales in Aboriginal communities already suffering from poor health.

Experts say Taiwan can no longer rely on typhoons and heavy rain to supply water and must find alternatives.

Air raids came after Lebanese media outlets reported low-flying Israeli jets over Beirut.

Ruling enables the Boy Scouts, hit by a flood of lawsuits last year, to move ahead with a proposed reorganisation plan.

Maduro is pressing for the lifting of sanctions imposed by the United States and Europe.

Two members of security forces killed and five people wounded in the blast, which was claimed by the al-Shabab group.

Kidnapping prompts Port-au-Prince hospital to shut down for 2 days, further complicating relief efforts.

Oil’s rally in the first half of 2021 has lost momentum since July amid the threat to demand posed by the Delta variant.

Thousands are scrambling to flee Afghanistan and European nations are concerned about influxes of refugees.

Benny Gantz says Israel reaches deal on mechanism for Qatar to resume aid payments to thousands of families in Gaza.

The e-commerce giant is expanding into the brick-and-mortar arena, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

Protests and attempts to raise Afghan flag spread on day Afghans mark 1919 independence from British rule.

Afghanistan sports federation says Anwari, who played for the national youth football team, died in chaos at airport.

A previous vote at the GM plant in Silao in April was thrown out after Mexico found irregularities in the election.

US Department of Labor data showed initial claims for jobless aid fell to their lowest level since March 14, 2020.

Capitol Police chief says arrest happened 'without incident' after an hours-long standoff.

The Facebook case, first filed in December, presents an early test for US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan.

Storm causes widespread power outages on the Yucatan Peninsula.

The past few days in Kabul have been filled with fear and uncertainty.

A balance sheet of lessons learned and unlearned.

With the Taliban back in power, 101 East investigates the fight for justice for Afghanistan’s women.

UN health agency says West Africa faces complex challenge of multiple outbreaks that could strain healthcare systems.

Khieu Samphan, 90, was sentenced in 2018 by a UN-backed court to life in prison for genocide.

Dominic Raab allegedly refused to interrupt his holiday to speak with an Afghan official as the Taliban advanced.

Markets shuddered on Thursday over rising concerns over China's economy, the Delta variant and Federal Reserve tapering.

Worshippers mark the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala and mourn the death of Imam Hussein, the Prophet’s grandson.

While some argue that it's a hyped-up scam, others predict Bitcoin will hit $100,000 before the end of 2021.

Children, many who arrived in Europe alone, say they fear for their families in Afghanistan.

What impact did this land of high mountains and deep coves have on my ancestors, and what does it now have on me?

People come out on the streets waving national flag in defiance of Taliban, which took over the country on Sunday.

What you need to know about Afghanistan's economy and the push to keep its overseas assets out of Taliban hands.

An executive state and an elite whose priority is profit-making cannot lead the way in the struggle against wildfires.

Algiers to review relations with Morocco after accusing it and group with 'Zionist links' for the deadly forest fires.

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she hopes to compete again after her high-profile defection during the Tokyo Olympics.

We followed Afghan National Army soldiers during their first year fighting the Taliban in Helmand without NATO support.

At least three killed and 50 others wounded when a blast ripped through a Shia Muslim procession in Punjab province.

Many have questioned why the Taliban's swift takeover appeared to catch US officials by surprise.

Rights experts fear Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Isaak, detained in a September 2001 purge, may no longer be alive.

Taliban has projected a moderate image since they retook power on Sunday, but people are still sceptical.

Some worshippers wary of Taliban reprisal, despite assurances from the group that Shia minority would not be harmed.

UK researchers say efficacy of Pfizer, AstraZeneca weakens in 90 days but both 'still doing really well' against strain.