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Government official blames Houthi fighters for attack on an industrial compound in Yemen's strategic port city.

Former legislator Ted Hui is the latest to go into exile, as cases mount against those who took part in 2019 protests.

Qatari official says he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the dispute.

Senators worry the $23bn weapons sale could alter the balance of power in the Middle East.

Humanitarian workers say some of the refugees had been coerced into going to Bhashan Char, a flood-prone island.

Governments around the world enforcing stricter restrictions, lockdowns given the rising numbers.

US space agency announces contracts awarded to four companies to collect soil from the moon for $1 to $15,000.

Large investors in the two companies are backing a merger, but regional regulators are likely to be more wary.

John Ratcliffe lashes out at China, as China's state media warns some ties between two countries 'beyond repair'.

India conducts local elections but analysts say they are an attempt by New Delhi to show normalcy in the region.

Extradition of Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested in Canada two years ago, has strained ties with China.

Malnutrition has long been a problem in the island's east, but the collapse of tourism means more are now going hungry.

IUCN report says more than a third of world's heritage sites are of 'significant concern' or 'critical'.

Former detainees say they were forced to eat pork in re-education camps and detention centres.

In interview with CNN, President-elect Joe Biden says he intends to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days.

New York Congressman Gregory Meeks will be the first African American to chair key House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Environmental groups slam Trump administration announcement as threat to pristine wildlife area in Alaska.

The tall, silver structure drew hikers to the area after photos were posted on social media.

Three human rights activists freed after a month in prison for 'joining a terror group' and 'spreading false news'.

It was the latest defeat in a string of losses for President Donald Trump’s post-election lawsuits claiming voter fraud.

The US Justice Department claims Facebook 'refused' to recruit, consider or hire qualified US workers in a new lawsuit.

The move shows just how much of a long-term effect the coronavirus pandemic has on the entertainment industry.

Rescue services said the explosion happened in the industrial area of Avonmouth.

OPEC and Russia agreed to a modest output increase of 500,000 barrels per day from January onwards.

Francois Bozize did not satisfy morality clause due to international arrest warrant and UN sanctions against him.

Donald Trump is reportedly angry at William Barr, who said this week investigators have not seen widespread voter fraud.

Indigenous leaders are welcoming Bill C-15 as an 'important step' in protecting Indigenous rights in Canada.

The decision followed a similar action by the justices that backed Christian and Jewish houses of worship in New York.

Trump says inquiry is 'politically motivated' after being questioned over alleged misuse of funds.

Gulnara Karimova won a court victory in Switzerland that could pave the way for her to unblock $350m in frozen assets.

Antonio Guterres said 'when countries go in their own direction, the virus goes in every direction'.

More than half of 30 million Yemenis risk slipping into 'worsening levels of hunger' by mid 2021, UN agencies say.

Ranjitsinh Disale, selected from 12,000 nominations, opts to share Global Teacher Prize money with nine other finalists.

Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell but some people who have lost their jobs are now falling out of the data.

PM Abiy Ahmed declared victory over the Tigray People's Liberation Front after federal forces captured region's capital.

Health minister says early use authorisation will be granted after Turkish labs confirm the shots are safe.

Iranian foreign minister calls on Gulf neighbours to engage with Tehran to fight 'Israeli terrorism' in the region.

Dr Anthony Fauci, who serves on Trump's coronavirus task force, will meet President-elect Biden's team on Thursday.

Parents of 333 children are believed to be in the US, while parents of the other 295 are believed to reside abroad.

No distinction will be made between imports from Israel proper and those from settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Tracking organisation records 90 reports of the fireball seen across states including Michigan, New York and Virginia.

Walmart says it is giving 1.5 million full- and part-time workers in the US special cash bonuses on December 24.

With more than 30,000 new daily infections, President Erdogan says he had no choice but to 'minimise human mobility'.

Investigation throws into question police innocence in case that saw officers throw tear gas canister into woman's flat.

For the first time, Baku announces military death toll from six weeks of fighting over region.

A new era begins in weeks, with the Brexit transition period ending on December 31.

Media reports suggest drawdown to continue until after anniversary of the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

Trial will include administering two doses of vaccine within 28 days to 3,000 children aged 12 to 17.

The gov't has attempted to assuage concerns, but is ramping up efforts amid fears of a backlash from anti-vaxxers.

Human rights activists welcomed the order saying it will bring accountability - but cast doubts over its implementation.