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Turkey criticises European court’s ruling on headscarf ban

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesman on Sunday condemned an EU court decision allowing employers...

Australia to deport British commentator Hopkins for quarantine breach boast

Far-right British commentator Katie Hopkins will be deported from Australia after she boasted on social...

England lifts COVID restrictions as scientists warn of surge in cases

The British government on Monday lifted pandemic restrictions on daily life in England, scrapping all...

Pence and Pompeo play China card in prospective presidential runs against Trump

Six months ago, a mob of violent rioters ransacked the Capitol chanting, “Hang Mike Pence”...

UK health chief tests positive for virus as Britain tightens restrictions on France travel

Tourists and the travel industry vented frustration and anger on Saturday after Britain reversed a...

Padres-Nats game suspended after shooting outside DC stadium

The game between the San Diego Padres and Washington was suspended in the sixth inning...

Vietnam puts southern region in lockdown as surge grows

Vietnam put its entire southern region in a two-week lockdown starting midnight Sunday, as confirmed...

Sydney tightens lockdown as virus outbreak grows

Australian authorities ordered more businesses to close Saturday along with a slew of new restrictions...

Kabul, Taliban negotiators to meet in Qatar as Afghan fighting rages

Representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban were due to meet in Doha for...

World leaders at APEC meeting pledge to redouble COVID-19 pandemic fight

Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group, including US President Joe Biden, Russia's Vladimir...

US sanctions Chinese officials over Hong Kong democracy crackdown

The United States imposed sanctions on Friday (Jul 16) on seven Chinese officials over Beijing's...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to 'level up' Britain

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will pledge on Thursday to "level up" the forgotten parts...

Former UK minister Liam Fox to lead Abraham Accords initiative

Dr Liam Fox, a former Conservative cabinet minister, has announced that he will take a...

New Zealand's Ardern to host emergency APEC virus summit

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern will host an emergency meeting of APEC leaders Friday aimed at...

Vaccine deliveries rising as Delta virus variant slams Asia

As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow-flow of vaccine...

Australia modifies national anthem in nod to indigenous people

Australia changed one word in its national anthem to reflect what the prime minister called...