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Nine activists sentenced to between six and 10 months in jail while three others were handed suspended sentences.

A gov't proposal to revise the city's gaming laws spooked investors already slammed by Beijing's recent crackdown.

The test comes just days after North Korea tested a long-range cruise missile and, if confirmed, will breach sanctions.

Removal came hours after Prime Minister Ariel Henry was named a suspect in the assassination of the country's president.

With more than 60 percent of the votes tallied, TV networks said two thirds of voters opposed recall.

Citizens who brought landmark pollution case hope judges will deliver verdict when they sit again on Thursday.

New book reveals information of the last months of Trump's presidency including General Milley's two calls to Beijing.

President Tsai praises combat skills and training, saying they demonstrate confidence in defending island's airspace.

Zheng Zeguang was due to speak at an event on Wednesday, but speakers said it was 'inappropriate'' for him to attend.

Workers living on the Thai-Myanmar border say latest COVID-19 surge is putting their lives and livelihoods in jeopardy.

Three defendants agree to pay $1.68m in penalties after criminal investigation by US Justice Department.

Wildfires are being ‘supercharged’ by climate change, Joe Biden says on visit to western US state hit by record blazes.

Results of recall vote ending on Tuesday also are likely to influence next year's US midterm elections, experts say.

The WHO says it hopes to provide Africa with about 30 percent of the vaccines the continent needs by February.

The poverty rate in the United States rose to 11.4 percent in 2020 after reaching a 60-year low in 2019.

Senators express anger and demand answers over handling of US military withdrawal from Afghanistan and refugee crisis.

Al-Shabab armed group claims responsibility for latest attack in Somali capital.

Documents seen by The Wall Street Journal show that Facebook knows Instagram is toxic for young girls.

Naftali Bennett met Egyptian President <span>Abdel Fattah el-Sisi</span> in Sharm El Sheikh.

The move signals that officials are laying the groundwork for what could be one of China's biggest debt restructurings.

Government unveils plans to rely on vaccines to contain the spread of the virus rather than impose further lockdowns.

Deal could push relations between France and Mali to breaking point, and underscore growing Russia influence in region.

UNICEF estimates 300 unaccompanied minors were evacuated from Afghanistan last month.

The company is enticing workers as increased demand for its goods has run up against US labour market constraints.

The researcher and human rights activist faces up to five years in jail for 'spreading false news'.

The three former presidents support a new coalition of advocacy groups, businesses, to help Afghans settling in the US.

United States consumer prices rose a slower-than-expected 0.3 percent in August.

WHO official says stalled talks between tech transfer hub and US company could slow project to produce shots for Africa.

Moroccan nomads meet a geologist and a rare stone dealer as they search for meteorites, elusive extra-terrestrial rocks.

Acting Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi urges international community to resume aid as Afghanistan faces economic crisis.

During his arrest, Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe as officers pinned him to the street.

Week-long consultation with political, religious and business leaders under way in Conakry.

Day before beginning period of self-isolation, Russian leader met Paralympians, officials and Syria's president.

Is it safer to risk the rare side effects of jabs than catching COVID without the protection that vaccines offer?

Cathie Woods Ark had cracked the top ten biggest issuers earlier this year.

Former Israeli communications ministry official was expected to testify on allegations ex-PM bribed company.

But we cannot do this alone. For us to succeed, the international community needs to end its silence and stand with us.

Andisha says 'women’s rights are disappearing from the landscape' and accuses the group of 'widespread atrocities'.

Talks focused on Egypt’s efforts to maintain calm in the occupied Palestinian territories and support for Gaza.

Qatar's foreign minister says the status of Kabul airport operations is still being negotiated with parties involved.

Security secretary says officials working on legislation that would define new crimes such as espionage.

It plans to create the role of a CEO, overseen by the chairman, a job held for now by N Chandrasekaran.

A motley crew of transparently unserious 'leaders' are vying to become the country's next prime minister.

Centre-left opposition parties enter discussions day after they beat the incumbent Conservatives.

More than 4,000 players pursue sport in Chirang district, which has a long history of armed rebellion and instability.

US to withhold $130m, less than half of $300m targeted by Congress and fraction of $1.3bn in overall security aid.

World Bank warns 'climate migrants' will be in the tens of millions in three decades even if urgent action is taken.

Putin is still pondering the idea of another term, but as he approaches 70, bets are being placed on Sergey Shoigu.

Female journalists who fled the country tell Al Jazeera they were left with no choice amid fears of Taliban persecution.