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Ma Chun-man sentenced to more than five years in prison for chanting pro-independence slogans during demonstrations.

Deadly blaze at hospital in central city of Ploiesti marks fourth such incident at healthcare facilities within a year.

Former South African President FW de Klerk, who oversaw the end of apartheid in South Africa, has died at the age of 85.

101 East investigates rising tensions between China and Taiwan.

Charities and businesses are helping evacuees from Taliban rule get online, access education and contact loved ones.

Tensions are rising along the Belarus-Poland border.

The lawsuit says Hindu sect trafficked workers from India and forced them into labour at Hindu temples across the US.

Some of Bangladesh’s islands are vanishing due to climate change.

At the Standing Rock protests, Indigenous American women united to protect their land and water.

Families say they will continue to stand their ground as Israeli court is expected to decide ownership of their homes.

At least one child has died as others among the thousands of people at the border suffer from hunger and hypothermia.

De Klerk, the last president of Apartheid South Africa and key actor in country's transition to democracy, has died.

New Delhi’s Yamuna River is covered with toxic foam.

Explosion took place in Aden when Rasha Abdullah al-Harazi and her family were heading to a doctor, officials say.

The IOM says over one million Afghans have been sent back this year, despite dire conditions awaiting them.

The self-ruled island is pushing to join one of the world's largest free-trade areas amid tensions with Beijing.

Pakistani official says the 'troika plus' meeting aims to find ways to avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

The amount offered by rich nations is nowhere near sufficient to ease South Africa’s concerns about decarbonisation.

Algerian foreign minister says statement by Macron's office expressing regrets over recent row show respect for Algiers.

Young man's death in police custody in Uttar Pradesh state and subsequent clarification by police triggers outrage.

The world’s second most populous country must balance economic development with growing environmental concerns.

After series of delays, Elon Musk's private company SpaceX launches four astronauts to the International Space Station.

Hundreds of Hindu devotees take a holy dip in frothy, toxic waters of the river to mark Chhath Puja in New Delhi.

Australia takes on Pakistan in the second semi-final in Dubai; winner to take on New Zealand in the final on Sunday.

Reports of coupon payments by troubled property giant ease fears of destabilising default.

Anti-corruption watchdog launches two-month probe of institutions including central bank and stock exchanges.

Ministry data shows 44 percent of Nepal's adults have received at least one dose and 37.5 percent are fully vaccinated.

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.