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In less than three years, the cryptocurrency has replicated the meteoric ascent that landed it on mainstream radars.

Thousands of devotees in various countries celebrate one of the most important festivals in the Sikh religion.

Females are taking jobs traditionally held by men and dealing with 'bullying' in the process.

Biden has announced the team that will plan his inauguration as Trump remains defiant despite repeated setbacks.

Governing party official says controversial piece of legislation will be 'rewritten' after uproar.

Biden is making good on his diversity pledge, tapping women and minorities for senior US economic roles.

How four households are resisting the city's efforts to remove them and gentrify their historically Black neighbourhood.

Attacks in distant towns appear to be a rare attempt at a coordinated assault on international forces operating in Mali.

Outrage in Nigeria after killing of dozens of agricultural workers, in latest attack to hit country's northeast.

Why does Venezuela have two competing presidents? And will parliamentary elections only make things worse?

A senior Iranian security official offers a drastically different account of the high-profile assassination.

The assault of Michel Zecler has become a new rallying cause for activists fighting against police brutality.

President-elect Joe Biden used the term to describe the US recovery. Here's what it means.

Turkey's pandemic-ravaged economy outperformed all Group of 20 nations- including China- in the third quarter.

Cases fall, according to new study, as PM tries to usher in a new tier system that will ease measures for some.

Renaming of part of Havelock Road, believed to be named after a military figure, welcomed as a move towards diversity.

Somali gov't accuses Kenya of interfering in electoral process in one of Somalia's five semi-autonomous states.

<span>Abiy Ahmed</span> also told Parliament army would not destroy Tigrayan capital Mekelle after capturing it recently.

Authorisation requests in the US and Europe to come after results confirm a high efficacy estimated at 94.1 percent.

Oruc Reis returns to port before EU summit where the bloc will evaluate possible sanctions against Ankara.

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh buried as top Iranian security official accuses Israel of killing him remotely.

Thousands of farmers continue to block highways connecting the capital as they demand gov't repeal farms laws.

New curbs come after Hong Kong records biggest jump in daily cases since August, most linked to ballroom-dancing venues.

A trial volunteer has claimed he suffered serious 'neurological' symptoms after receiving the vaccine.

Chun, 89, was found guilty of defaming a former democracy activist who was involved in protests in the 1980s.

Official factory data show output rose to highest level in more than three years in November on strong domestic demand.

This proposed legislation could not only further marginalise Muslims but also undermine women's agency and rights.

French president faces tough balancing act, pressured to appeal to the right, but not so far as to abandon the left.

New report says at least 18 Burundians were forcibly disappeared from refugee camps in Tanzania over the past year.

At least eight inmates dead after unrest broke out at a high-security prison near Colombo over rising infections.

No comment from Saudis but its media reported death of a military official on the battlefield in Yemen.

China’s retirement age has remained unchanged for four decades at 60 for men and 55 for women white-collar workers.

Biden and Harris have sought to emphasise diversity in their appointments ahead of their January 20 US swearing-in.

The UK's foreign secretary says he sees a deal on competition rules and state aid as likely if the EU is 'reasonable'.

The move would hinder access that chipmaker SMIC and oil firm CNOOC have to US investors, worsening tensions with China.

TPLF leader says he is still fighting close to the regional capital after it was captured by the government troops.

Australia demands removal of fake photo of soldier posted by official government spokesman, as ties deteriorate.

Watchdog files charges over volcanic eruption that left 22 tourists and guides dead and dozens more injured.

Draft EU plan calls for US cooperation on tech, COVID-19, deforestation and challenges posed by China, report says.

World Health Organization says disruptions to treatment could lead to tens of thousands additional deaths.

Account thought to be part of effort to boost royalist messages after months of anti-establishment protests.

The story of unrequited love set in 1960s Hong Kong, romanticised the image of a city in constant flux.

Seeking to end the rift in the Gulf region, Kushner will meet Qatari emir and Saudi crown prince, say US media reports.

Tributes pour in for Senegalese footballer who scored first goal of 2002 World Cup against reigning champions France.

The ISIL armed group claims responsibility for the rocket attack, which briefly halted operations at the small refinery.

Officials in western US state of Utah cite 'credible reports' that the object was removed 'by an unknown party'.

Anti-government protesters shift tactics to evade crackdown, creating smaller gatherings in districts across Minsk.

Red Cross warns of influx of trauma patients, says supplies running dangerously low as UN calls for humanitarian access.

Comments by Szilard Demeter drew outrage from Hungary’s Jewish community and led to calls for his dismissal.

The top infectious disease expert in the United States says he expects a spike following the Thanksgiving holiday.