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Both global Brent and West Texas Intermediate benchmarks fell to their lowest levels since early December.

Ukrainian authorities accuse Petro Poroshenko of having helped pro-Russian separatists sell coal to Kyiv.

The new variant of the coronavirus is infecting millions worldwide, prompting a reintroduction of restrictions.

Twelve hostages kidnapped by Haitian gang walked to freedom last week on moonlit terrain, Christian Aid Ministries says.

With communication lines cut off in many parts of Selangor, it is unclear how many people remain to be rescued.

Prosecutor says former officer Kimberly Potter acted recklessly when she shot and killed 20-year-old Black man.

New York Attorney General Letitia James opened up an investigation into Trump's real-estate company in 2019.

The step comes after Germany expelled two Russian envoys over a Moscow-linked murder of a Georgian citizen in Berlin.

People face dire conditions on a roadside in Tapachula, where they are waiting for transport to other parts of Mexico.

The number of H-2B visas will increase by 20,000, including 6,500 for Central America and Haiti, as migration spikes.

Vincent Kompany says he and his players were racially abused by rival fans during a Belgian league game.

Jurors are now responsible for assessing charges of fraud and conspiracy against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes.

The peso, overseas bonds and the country’s main stock gauge fell the most in months.

Tigrayan rebels announce withdrawal from neighbouring regions, marking turning point in Ethiopia's three-month war.

Support for Palestine was on avid display throughout the Arab Cup 2021, especially by Algeria's team and fans.

22 Inuit children were sent to the former colonial power as part of a social experiment that left them traumatised.

Egypt sentences Abdel Fattah, a leading figure in the 2011 revolution, to jail with two others for speaking 'fake news'.

Trading halt comes as the Turkish lira hits another record low.

The World Economic Forum has postponed its annual meeting in Davos for the second year running.

The tussle over the gold centres on whether the UK recognises opposition leader Guaido as Venezuela's head of state.

Descendants of Indigenous people killed by settlers in the 19th century are calling for more government accountability.

After nearly two decades of development, the space observatory is scheduled to blast off no earlier than December 24.

Death toll surpasses 200 with dozens of others still missing as relief efforts continue after Typhoon Rai.

Early results show three-jab course of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine strongly boosts antibodies that neutralise Omicron.

UN chief Antonio Guterres meets senior Lebanese political and religious officials, visits site of Beirut explosion.

It is time the international community heeds the calls of the Sudanese people to reject this deeply flawed deal.

Lee Jae-myung's progressive platform in the presidential race could give transformative politics a boost globally.

A 28-year-old was killed during anti-coup protests in Khartoum, according to a Sudanese medical group.

Boris Johnson is under pressure over several allegations that his government broke social distancing measures last year.

Drill comes days after latest round of talks in Vienna to restore Iran's nuclear deal with world powers.

Young people on Indonesia's famed resort island are finding new ways to make ends meet after the collapse of tourism.

As cases surge, it would be safer to impose tough restrictions until we understand the behaviour of the new variant.

Starting January 1, the island nation will require people showing their vaccine certificate for entry to public places.

India's antitrust regulator suspended Amazon's deal with Future, allowing a deal with competitor Reliance to go ahead.

Judge adjourns trial on charges of alleged possession of unlicenced walkie-talkies, news agencies report.

US will join a growing list of European countries and other destinations to which Israelis are barred from traveling.

New Zealand aborted limited-overs tour to Pakistan in September due to security fears just before match in Rawalpindi.

Top US infectious diseases expert warns hospitals in the country could face stresses in coming weeks as cases surge.

UN envoy says international community should build better partnership with Bangladesh and cut off Myanmar military.

As experts warn India's stock market could face a downturn, small, first-time investors could be hit the most, they say.

Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa and assistant end a practice run for a planned trip around the moon in 2023.

Voter turnout in Hong Kong sinks to a record low in first poll held under amended electoral laws.

Tech giant scrubbed poor reviews of Xi Jinping’s book following edict from Beijing, news report says.

The watchdog reviewed allegations that Apple hurts competition by forcing app developers to use its proprietary system.

Death toll from Typhoon Rai rises to 208 as emergency workers report 'complete carnage' in storm-affected areas.

Experts fear for children's health amid a gold rush in Indonesia's Lombok.

The property developer has yet to repay a $400m offshore bond amid liquidity troubles in real estate market.

Gabriel Boric, 35, is set to become Chile's youngest ever president

Peng Shuai says a Weibo post that accused a former Communist Party official of sexual assault has been misunderstood.

Islamic nations group pledges to set up humanitarian trust fund for Afghanistan as millions face hunger and poverty.