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Most of Hong Kong’s approximately 370,000 domestic workers come from Indonesia and the Philippines.

At least seven children and one teacher killed in attack in Kazan, Tatarstan's capital city.

Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and MBS discussed bilateral ties, regional developments, state media says.

Firms are chartering oil tankers for floating storage and to move gasoline, diesel, sending rates through the roof.

Forty-eight years ago, Omar Blondin Diop died in prison under suspicious circumstances. Justice is yet to be served.

Israel continues to pound Gaza with air raids as Hamas fires homemade rockets.

The closure will hurt fuel availability, push up prices and force refiners to cut production with no way to ship gas.

The Kazungula bridge is expected to 'open avenues' for increased trade across the southern Africa region.

Daily cases rise by 329,942 and deaths by 3,876, as WHO says virus variant first found in India poses a global concern.

Hamas launches rocket fire after 24 Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza amid Jerusalem attacks.

China's population inc­reased 5.38 percent to 1.41 billion in 2020, according to results from an official census.

Foxconn has imposed a no-entry ban at its factory in Tamil Nadu state as more than 100 workers test positive: Reuters.

Gross domestic product fell for the fifth straight quarter amid pandemic-induced lockdowns and was worse than expected.

WHO says variant first identified in India last year is of global concern, with studies showing it spreads more easily.

The three journalists and two activists are expected to appear in court on Tuesday on charges of 'illegal entry'.

Continued imbalance in global vaccine distribution threatens to worsen pandemic in poorer nations.

Cancellation could have serious ramifications for HFPA, which relies heavily on television rights for funding.

Residents in the area think bodies were dumped because crematoriums were overwhelmed or funeral pyres too expensive.

On Sunday night, armed civilians attacked protesters who have blockaded main roads around the Colombian city.

Vaccinating younger ages is considered an important step for getting children back into schools safely.

Some ethnic organisations are carrying out testing and vaccinations in the mainly border areas under their control.

The car’s automated steering system appeared not to have been switched on, investigators said.

Some 44 attorneys general from the US urged the Facebook CEO to drop plans for a version of Instagram for kids under 13.

Many killed in separate bombings during the weekend as violence in Afghanistan rises ahead of US troop withdrawal.

State oil firm PDVSA would need $58bn in investment to get back to the levels it was producing in 1998, Reuters reports.

The ruling party in Scotland says it will make another bid to break from the United Kingdom.

The funds can be used by state, local and tribal governments to address the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Steven Donziger is on trial in federal court in New York City for failing to turn over his computer and phones.

At least 65 others wounded in air strikes, Palestinian health ministry says, after Hamas fires rockets into Israel.

Melinda Gates was concerned about her husband's dealings with the convicted sex offender in 2019, the WSJ reported.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says Iranian vessels came within 137 metres of US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Condemnation of Israeli raid of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and Hamas rocket attacks as tensions soar.

UN health agency classifies the coronavirus mutation detected in India as 'a variant of concern at the global level'.

Health officials in the Brazilian Amazon, still reeling from a health system collapse, fear a third wave is on the way.

Trip comes as two countries look to reset relationship strained following 2018 killing of Saudi journalist in Istanbul.

US companies are being forced to grapple with these prejudices as they’re imported with workers from other cultures.

Nika Melia's release is seen as a significant step in an EU-backed plan to help end a prolonged political crisis.

Months of restrictions are starting to be lifted across the region, but officials have urged continued caution.

Coronavirus quarantines have boosted the number of children working in Venezuela, child rights activists are warning.

The common political vision of the leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia threatens to throw the region into turmoil.

Africa 'watching in horror' as India's vicious second COVID wave forces it to halt the export of vaccines.

Gains in Dogecoin, Ether and Binance Coin have seen Bitcoin's share of crypto market fall from nearly 70% to 43%.

A commodities boom is stoking inflation around the globe and many are betting iron ore and copper could be big winners.

The US burrito chain plans to reach that pay level by the end of June and will set hourly starting wages at $11 to $18.

The policy restores a law signed by the Obama administration protecting LGBTQ people under federal healthcare rules.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari is expected to ask Oli to lead a temporary caretaker gov't after he loses crucial vote.

Ihor Homenyuk was detained at a Lisbon airpot on March 10 last year and died two days later after being beaten.

The cyberattack should serve as a wake-up call to companies about the vulnerabilities they face, experts say.

Monday was the most violent crackdown yet on Palestinians marking the holy month of Ramadan.

Malaysian sovereign wealth fund and a former subsidiary filed 22 lawsuits looking to recover $23bn in assets.