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Countries' latest pledges to cut emissions would fail to avert disastrous climate change, UN report says.

The extraordinary intensity of the California wildfires could overwhelm the sequoia trees, some thousands of years old.

President sends message of regional multilateralism as Iran fully joins influential Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Mark Milley said the calls, which have come under scrutiny, were 'routine' and meant to assure 'strategic stability'.

Supporters say AOC is a 'direct descendant' of Occupy, while critics say movement failed to redress income inequality.

Supporters of former president claim people arrested for invading the US Capitol on January 6 are 'political prisoners'.

Deposed civilian leader's supporters say charges against her are politically motivated and an attempt to discredit her.

Defence Minister Ank Bijleveld steps down following censure in parliament that also prompted foreign minister to quit.

Filippo Grandi raises concern over lack of functioning of Afghan state institutions due to frozen government assets.

Data on China changed to boost its ranking in Bank's 2018 and 2020 'Doing Business' reports

European legislators also call for boycott of Expo 2020 in Dubai over alleged human rights violations in Gulf state.

Friday's gasoline price hike is one of several in recent months to pave the way for fully lifting fuel subsidies.

Since 2015, China has been Germany’s largest trading partner, but close economic ties are under increasing scrutiny.

Biden executive order raises spectre of further sanctions against parties prolonging fighting and humanitarian crisis.

Critics say overhaul of historic brewery buildings on famed East London thoroughfare will 'drive out' local businesses.

Thousands of resident doctors are on strike over unpaid salaries, poor facilities and insufficient hazard allowances.

Since July, 445 trucks have entered Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray, but only 38 returned - hampering future aid deliveries.

About 52,000 people flocked to Copenhagen's Parken Stadium a day after Denmark abolished coronavirus restrictions.

Chinese leader says Shanghai Cooperation Organisation should guide Afghanistan to develop inclusive political structure.

Court returns 13 elephants in state custody to alleged traffickers who captured them or people who bought from them.

Row over the government escalated when President Mohamed suspended the executive powers of PM Roble.

New Zealand Cricket calls off the tour minutes before Rawalpindi match, the team's first in Pakistan in 18 years.

Cuba, using its homegrown vaccines, is one of the first nations to begin vaccinating very young children.

The measures are the first of their kind adopted by a major European economy for all categories of workers.

Nadine Dorries, promoted by PM Johnson this week, has previously called for a complete ban on the Muslim face veil.

The war has not ended, neither has the US interests in Afghanistan.

Ex-President Jacob Zuma sought to have his jail sentence for contempt overturned, arguing it would endanger his health.

As resistance forces battle Taliban in Afghanistan's last war front, Panjshir residents say there's no clear winner yet.

More than 10,000 migrants are waiting under the bridge to be processed by US authorities in the latest border crisis.

Anthropologist Wade Davis argues that racism and wealth disparity have eroded social solidarity among Americans.

Decree 286 is undermining Libya's vibrant post-2011 civil society and could result in a rollback of democratic gains.

The Pegasus scandal is the latest episode in the dystopian science fiction thriller that we are living.

Many left-wing ministers allied with Vice President Fernandez de Kirchner resigned over ailing economy.

Shenzhou-12 mission carrying three Chinese men landed safely in Inner Mongolia in northern China.

PM Ardern says the country has nearly eliminated Delta variant but travel limits to Australia extended until November.

Sigrid Kaag admitted the government's slow response meant some who had worked for Dutch troops had not been evacuated.

India's FM says relations will only develop when both countries pull their troops back from disputed Himalayan border.

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.