Saudi king denounces Iran’s ‘expansionism’ in fiery UN speech
King Salman reiterates 2002 Arab peace initiative is the basis for a 'comprehensive and just solution' for Palestinians.
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Sudan discusses Arab-Israeli peace with US officials
Sudanese officials held 'serious and frank talks' on the future of Arab-Israeli peace and a two-state solution.
China condemns US ‘obstruction’ as it aims to go carbon neutral
China's 'unexpected and eye-opening' climate change announcement resets the ambition of global warming action.
South Sudan government figures embezzled $36m: UN panel
The UN report released on Wednesday says the figure 'may not reflect the whole picture'.
Taliban kills 28 police officials as Doha peace talks continue
Officials said the Taliban launched a wave of attacks on security checkpoints in southern Afghanistan overnight.
Kentucky grand jury indicts officer in Breonna Taylor shooting
Ex-officer Brett Hankison charged with 3 counts of wanton endangerment for firing into Taylor's neighbours' apartments.
‘When she spoke, people listened’: Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered
People have been leaving flowers, notes, placards outside the court in tribute to the 'Notorious RBG'.
UN slashes healthcare in Yemen due to lack of funding
UN humanitarian coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande says only $1bn of the $3.2bn needed funding has been received.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A life in pursuit of gender equality
Bader Ginsburg's voice for the 'excluded and oppressed' in gender and immigration cases will be missed.
TIME features coronavirus leaders, activists in top 100 list
Key figures in coronavirus fight, Black Lives Matter movement and political leaders featured by US magazine.
Muslims win call to prayer court battle in German town
In 2015, a couple almost 1km from the mosque said their freedom of religion was impinged upon by the muezzin's call.
US Election Live News: Trump attacks McCain as widow backs Biden
Trump says he was 'never a fan' of the Republican senator, who died in 2018, after Cindy McCain endorses Biden.
Exclusive: Jurisprudence, inclusivity slow down Afghan talks
Differences over Islamic jurisprudence, issue of minority representation and language in document have come to the fore.
Why Indian farmers are protesting against new farm bills
Government move to reform agricultural marketing has sparked protests, with critics calling the move 'pro-corporate'.
Hundreds of whales dead after stranding off Australia’s Tasmania
As rescue effort enters third day, conservationists find 200 more whales in largest stranding recorded in Australia.
Net zero by 2060: That’s China’s bold new carbon emissions goal
Chinese and US leaders attack each other's environmental records, as Trump blames China for 'rampant pollution'.
Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim says has majority to form new government
Country's opposition leader says he is ready to take power from Muhyiddin Yassin who took office in March.
Duterte invokes court ruling against China in UN address
Philippine president says Manila 'firmly rejects' attempts to undermine 2016 ruling declaring China's claim illegal.
Airlines push for coronavirus tests before international flights
Travel restrictions have crushed a global airline industry that says preflight tests would be better than quarantines.
Seaweed tides over Bali islanders after tourism slump
Aquaculture provides fallback for people of the Penida Archipelago as they wait for tourists to return.