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India witnessing worst phase of pandemic as WHO says highly infectious Indian variant of virus has spread to 17 nations.

Emergency crews comb through wreckage looking for survivors after collapse of Mexico City overpass.

PM fends off 'blood on his hands' charges and retreats from threat to jail Australians trying to escape COVID-hit India.

Carrie Lam says her government 'serious' about tackling the spread of 'misinformation, hatred and lies'.

Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin steps up rhetoric even as Duterte remains reluctant to confront China.

India's tally surges past 20 million, boosted by 357,229 new cases over last 24 hours, while deaths rise by 3,449.

US secretary of state says Washington will wait to see what Pyongyang 'actually does' to resume denuclearisation talks.

The deal includes investments by Indian vaccine make Serum Institute and is a step towards a full free-trade pact.

After falling for a record six quarters, economic growth surged on rising exports even as consumption remained weak.

The Gates are among the world's wealthiest people even after donating to their charitable foundation.

Human Rights Watch says Paris is only encouraging 'ruthless repression' in Egypt under President el-Sisi.

Tourism has helped Indigenous communities improve their lives and protect the forests. COVID-19 has put both at risk.

A lawyer for the New York attorney general's office argued a US bankruptcy judge should reject the NRA's filing.

Coronavirus deaths also fell from the previous week to an average of 658 daily deaths, on par with numbers from July.

Colombia's finance minister has resigned, but experts say public anger goes beyond the widely-decried tax proposal.

The couple said in a statement they would continue to work together at their namesake philanthropic foundation.

On World Press Freedom Day, an in-depth discussion on the importance of an open and free media.

Refugee advocates slammed US President Joe Biden last month after he went back on a plan to raise the admissions limit.

The Kachin Independence Army says the helicopter was shot down in retaliation for air strikes by the Myanmar military.

Many Yemenis seem reluctant to get the jab on religious grounds, distrust or because of the dangers of war.

Powell said the Fed was focused on addressing longstanding disparities that weigh on the country's productive capacity.

Foreign Minister Najla al-Manqoush urges Turkey to comply with UN resolutions, expel foreign fighters from Libya.

India reports more than 300,000 daily cases as the country's top vaccine-maker warns of a months-long shortfall.

The five pilot programmes aim to generate data that could help US policymakers develop a digital dollar.

West Virginia lawsuit accuses drug distributors of fuelling opioid epidemic with excessive shipments of painkillers.

Venezuelan health minister says the nation hopes to produce enough doses of Cuban vaccine to inoculate 4 million people.

The Premier League says it is tightening up its regulations to stop any future attempt at a breakaway structure.

The bloc conveys 'strong condemnation and objection' to Moscow's blacklisting of eight EU officials.

The effort highlights Asian Americans as a political and cultural force after a spate of anti-Asian hate crimes.

Authorities say disease has been contained thanks to vaccination drive as they continue to monitor situation.

Move comes after the Canadian government added the organisation to its 'terrorist entities' list in early February.

Verizon's priority today is its wireless business and the construction of a multibillion-dollar network for advanced 5G.

The reported resignation comes after President Duque shelved his plans to raise taxes in the wake of street protests.

Proposed rule will drastically reduce greenhouse gas found in refrigerators and air conditioners.

Modi's government hasn't placed an order bigger than 110 million doses from biggest local maker of COVID vaccine.

Algerian president orders dialogue as firefighters stage protest in Algiers calling for better working conditions.

Buffett, 90, told CNBC that 58-year-old Greg Abel would likely take over from him as Berkshire chief.

The rollout of 500 million Moderna vaccine doses is set to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.

Berkshire Hathaway chief said Robinhood 'maybe set out to attract' retail traders gambling on short-term price swings.

Syria's constitutional court selects two obscure figures to stand against Bashar al-Assad in presidential election.

Reverend Al Sharpton, who says Brown's death is part of 'continual abuse of police power' to give eulogy.

French prosecutors have recommended that judges drop a case accusing troops of complicity over their inaction.

State comptroller says stampede during Mount Meron religious festival that left dozens dead 'could have been prevented'.

Tajikistan does not say how many died in conflict at border, while Kyrgyzstan lifts its toll to 36 killed.

Muted celebrations amid COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, post-Brexit tensions and the first minister's resignation.

Four families separated during the administration of Donald Trump will be reunited this week, officials said.

Epic Games wants to topple the so-called 'walled garden' of Apple's App Store.

Moscow's expanding sales bring money and geopolitical influence, with clients such as Egypt, Turkey and Algeria.

Cuba is set to roll out two of five vaccines it hopes will boost its flagging economy and protect its ageing population.

Ether's move above $3,000 suggests there is room for more than just Bitcoin in the evolving sector of cryptocurrencies.