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In the past, the rise of far-right ideology has surged ahead in Europe and the US in unison.

Biden administration's new draft proposal fails to address many fundamental issues stalling the Afghan peace process.

Yemen's COVID committee has urged the gov't to declare a public health 'state of emergency' amid a surge in infections.

Gaza health ministry official says situation is 'dangerous' with 'clear increase in hospitalisations'.

The White House is set to announce big plans for everything from highway bridges to electric vehicle charging stations.

Raised in southeast London, Drillminister describes himself as 'representing the working class'.

Indonesian media reports that one person was shot dead in an exchange of gunfire during an 'alleged terror attack'.

US state government estimates that the change could net an additional $350m in annual tax revenues and create more jobs.

Social media giant says it will 'decrease the risk of problematic content going viral' as five states hold elections.

The shot is hoped to help prevent the spread of virus mutations and mass production could begin as early as April.

Siddis are believed to have descended from Bantu peoples of sub-Saharan Africa and mostly live on India's western coast.

German car giant's US unit briefly posted statement on website saying it would change its name to 'Voltswagen'.

The officers say they suffered 'physical and emotional injuries' in the riot they say was 'aided and abetted' by Trump.

Houthis reject a UN report that finds they were likely responsible for the deadly airport attack in December.

Iran's leader says Biden admin's words not translated into action, as he calls for lifting of sanctions to revive talks.

US researchers say Chinese lenders require borrowers to prioritise repayments to Chinese banks ahead of others.

Study finds destruction of pristine rainforest increased by 12 percent in 2020, despite global economic slowdown.

Pandemic causes biggest return of overseas workers in 50 years, with some desperate to return due to mounting loans.

During Tony Hernandez's trial, US prosecutors said the Honduran president was a co-conspirator in his brother's crimes.

Death toll from military crackdown on protesters and clashes in ethnic border areas continue to pile up on Wednesday.

Migratory locusts across several provinces threaten billions of dollars worth of food at a critical time for Iran.

Tens of thousands of Tigrayans are reportedly being driven from their homes by Amhara militia over a land dispute.

Health ministry tells states to get a grip on lax prevention measures 'right now' to avoid overwhelming hospitals.

The root of the conflict in Mali is climate change-related and it cannot be resolved without climate action.

Gunfire lasted for half an hour early on Wednesday, two days ahead of inauguration of new president, Reuters reports.

Former President Trump had placed moratorium on H1-B visas used by firms to hire foreign coders, engineers.

With polls under way, many left workers make the ideological shift to right-wing party, which has never ruled the state.

Teenager Danielle Frazier, who filmed the video of Floyd's last moments, gives evidence on second day of murder trial.

Saudi Arabia is trying to wean its economy off its reliance on oil exports, which account for more than half its income.

At a regional summit in Tajikistan, Ghani says he 'strongly supports holding elections at the earliest possible time'.

Experts say Indonesian officials should pay compensation if perpetrator was one of hardline group arrested in January.

Recorder crucial in helping investigators understand decisions pilots took during flight's final minutes before crash.

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says changes imposed by Beijing breaches 1984 Joint Declaration.

Annual US human rights report takes China, Russia, Belarus to task over alleged rights abuses, cites Yemen violations.

Galapagos giant tortoises are endangered and being trafficked is one of the threats they face.

Women have to wait 135.6 years - up from 99.5 in 2020 - to be on equal footing with men, the World Economic Forum warns.

US charges are first directly tied to Javier Ambler's death, who died after officers used stun guns on him after chase.

New data showed that more than 321,000 Mexicans have died from COVID, a 60 percent increase from the previous count.

Dam construction on the Blue Nile close to Ethiopia's border with Sudan has heightened regional tensions.

More than 4,000 migrants, including children and families, are being housed at a US facility on the Mexican border.

Some 24 million people need basic aid in Syria and the surrounding region, a rise of four million over the past year.

Group including US, Japan and UK say study was delayed and scientists lacked full access to data,

Elvin Mazariegos was shot dead on Monday on a checkpoint erected by the Mexican army to stop migrants from going north.

Vote tallying may not start until later this week after both Amazon and the union check the eligibility of the ballots.

The United States' $1.9 trillion rescue package and rising vaccinations were primary reasons for the forecast upgrade.

The two countries have signed a long-term agreement worth billions of dollars.

Letter from Imran Khan says Pakistan desires 'peaceful' relations with all neighbours including India.

Reports are rising of hostility, violence against Asian Americans as Biden, Congress seek to counter bias and hate.

'At least the crater is in the right place!' SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted after Tuesday's test flight.

The dismissal of Nasser al-Qudwa highlights political divisions within the Palestinian party Fatah in upcoming elections