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Netanyahu had his Likud party vote against the citizenship law to embarrass the new Israeli government.

Domestic failures in themselves do not explain the global inequality of outcomes when it comes to vaccines.

The group of nations said the Chinese government has been the mastermind behind a series of malicious cyberattacks.

The Olympics are on - here’s your guide to Tokyo 2020.

When Wally Funk blasts off on Blue Origin’s rocket Tuesday, she'll be hoping more women follow in her footsteps.

Moroccan prisoner Abdul Latif Nasser had been held by the US since 2002 without being charged with a crime.

Latest phase a milestone in Blue Nile hydropower project long opposed by downriver countries Egypt and Sudan.

Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile hit ground target more than 350 kilometres away, Russian defence ministry says.

President's plan to visit Tokyo Olympics scrapped after reports Japanese diplomat used lewd language to ridicule him.

Japan's top automaker pulls TV advertisements from event overshadowed by rising COVID infections and low public support.

Formula One star subjected to racist abuse on social media following record eighth British Grand Prix victory.

Former president, jailed over contempt of court, faces separate corruption charges stemming from a 1999 weapons sale.

British far-right commentator fined and deported after flouting Australia's strict COVID hotel quarantine rules.

Youth leader Karim Safieddine and journalist Azza el-Masri on ways out of Lebanon’s economic and political crises.

Police fire tear gas and rubber-coated bullets at Palestinians to clear Jerusalem holy site for Jewish pilgrims' visit.

'The IOC are masters of the universe,' he said. But in Tokyo it faces a villain too powerful to overcome with pageantry.

Pakistan gov't terms Kabul's decision to recall diplomats 'unfortunate and regrettable' after envoy's daughter abducted.

The illustrator was behind drawings of the Prophet Muhammad that sparked anger across the Muslim world.

Lebanon’s ever-spiralling economic crisis has rendered Eid celebrations a luxury only a select few can afford.

Police use tear gas, water cannon and rubber-coated bullets to disperse protesters en route to PM Prayuth's office.

Fifteen diplomatic missions call for 'urgent end' to offensives, hours after Doha meeting failed to agree on ceasefire.

The fugitive former Nissan chairman, who was facing trial for financial misconduct, was smuggled out of Japan in a box.

Millions of Bangladeshis shop and travel this week during a controversial eight-day pause in country's strict lockdown.

Eid al-Adha falls at a precarious time as foreign forces leave, peace talks flounder and Taliban makes sweeping gains.

Deuba faces the immediate task of procuring vaccines and controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the Himalayan nation.

More than 80 percent of the 301 sailors on an anti-piracy mission off Africa have been confirmed as having the virus.

Government hopes high vaccination rate will protect population even as cases surge in a move condemned by scientists.

Taliban and Afghan government delegation say they will expedite peace negotiations as fighting rages in the country.

Algeria's foreign ministry says the move is linked to comments made by Morocco's UN envoy on Algeria's Kabylie region.

Belgium has repatriated six women and 10 children from a Syrian refugee camp.

US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy says cases are increasing among unvaccinated people, in particular.

Hundreds protest in Baghdad demanding the end of impunity after the killings of dozens of pro-democracy activists.

After a difficult relationship with Donald Trump, Jordan's king has a warmer rapport with Biden.

Surging Tamarack Fire in California near state line with Nevada prompts partial highway closure and evacuation orders.

The reports say 'authoritarian governments' abused software sold by private Israeli firm to hack cellphones worldwide.

Palestinians accuse Israeli forces of using tear gas, rubber bullets at Palestinians as Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa.

The ANC has failed to dismantle apartheid's economic structures and as a result, people are losing faith in democracy.

Afghanistan withdraws diplomats in response to the kidnapping of the ambassador's daughter in Pakistan.

Only 60,000 fully vaccinated citizens and residents of the kingdom are allowed to take part due to coronavirus pandemic.

Esraa Abdelfattah was arrested in October 2019 on charges of 'spreading fake news' and collaborating with 'terrorists'.

The German leader has expressed shock after visiting the flood-hit region and called for action against climate change.

Far-right leader was admitted to hospital last week for an intestinal blockage after suffering days of chronic hiccups.

The Hajj once drew some 2.5 million Muslims, but this year just 60,000 people are being allowed to perform it.

Police use rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Bangkok.

The close Gulf allies have been publicly at odds over how quickly to increase output amid global pandemic recovery.

President joins clean-up efforts after riots, as his gov't warns against racial conflict and vigilantism in aftermath.

UN says reparations needed to achieve more progress in fight for racial justice.

Erdogan expected to underline his support for a two-state solution to the decades-old dispute on the divided island.

Announcement comes amid group's military advances and as peace talks between Afghan gov't and Taliban resume in Doha.

The consolidation of power in the hands of the MPP is pushing the country towards a hybrid single-party regime.