‘Stay Alert’: Millions in Australia brace for ‘catastrophic’ bushfires

Around 600 schools and colleges were closed as a precaution and authorities advised anyone suffering respiratory conditions to stay indoors.

'737 MAX expected to resume flying in January,' says Boeing

Boeing will then submit to the FAA all the necessary materials to support software certification.

Saudi Arabia labels feminism, homosexuality, atheism as ‘extremist ideas’

Nearly dozen women's right advocates were detained weeks before ban on driving -- which they had campaigned against -- was lifted last year.

Nepal protesters burn Xi Jinping’s effigy in protest against Chinese encroachment

The protestors hit the streets of Saptari, Bardiya, Kapilvastu district on Monday and chanted slogans against China.

15 dead, 58 injured as 2 trains collide in Bangladesh

The circumstances surrounding the accident were under investigation, a railway official told reporters.

Hong Kong police shooting protesters point blank amid fresh clashes; viral goes video

Another masked individual then approached officer and was shot in the chest area, quickly falling to the ground, clutching their left side.

Hong Kong student who fell from multi-storey car park during clashes dies

Alex Chow was taken to hospital in an unconscious state in the early hours of Monday morning.

Nawaz Sharif's London trip in doubt as his name figures in no-fly list

The Pakistan government decided to let Nawaz Sharif go abroad for treatment due to his critical medical conditions.

North Korea conducts new test of 'super-large' rocket launcher: report

South Korea's military said Thursday that the North had launched two short-range projectiles from South Pyongan province.

Malaysia says talking to India to buy 'our palm oil' amid boycott call

'We are continuously engaging not only with India but all countries to purchase our palm oil,' minister Darell Leiking said

Saudi Crown Prince hosts Iraq PM for talks on oil attacks

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has also said there was no evidence the attacks were launched from Iraq.

Iraqi forces kill several protesters in Baghdad, Basra

According to sources, over 35 people were wounded in clashes near the capital city's Shuhada Bridge.

Kurds fully withdraw from besieged Syria border town

SDFspokesmanin a statement cited by Al Jazeera that the Kurdish-led group had no fighters left in Ras al-Ain

Jaishankar meets counterparts from Kuwait, Bahrain

The 18th NAM Summit commenced on Friday, bringing together the heads of 120 member countries.

'Will crush Kurds if they don't withdraw before Tuesday,' Turkey warns Syria

Turkey began its operation on October 9, days after the pullout of US troops from northern Syria.

6 tourists, including 5 Indians, killed by flash floods in Kenya's national park

Search and rescue efforts were underway but water levels were high in the gorges, slowing down the process.

Rising misery as Ethiopia struggles to stem ethnic tensions

Clashes led to the world's largest displacement crisis, with over a million mostly ethnic Gedeos displaced, according to government figures.

Hundreds of chained men and boys rescued in Nigeria

Most of the freed captives seen by a Reuters reporter in the city of Kaduna were children, aged up to their late teens.

344-year-old African Tortoise with 'healing powers', Alagba, dies

The king had employed two palace workers to take care of the tortoise. Its remains would be preserved for posterity, Ajamu added.

26 dead, 56 hurt in Somalia hotel siege, Al-Shabaab claims responsibility

'The security forces are in control now and the last terrorist was shot and killed,' Mohamed Abdiweli, a security official, said.

UK academics protest as Cambridge scholar told to go back to India

Dr Asiya Islam’s application for ILR was refused on grounds that she had been out of Britain for longer than stipulated period.

'Uranium particles' detected at undeclared site in Iran: UN's nuclear watchdog

Report from the watchdog says it detected natural uranium particles of anthropogenic origin at a location in Iran not declared to agency.

Longest-serving British Indian MP Keith Vaz announces retirement

The 62-year-old was found to have 'expressed a willingness' to purchase cocaine for others during an encounter with male prostitutes.

'Trump will not impose tariffs on imported European cars': outgoing EU chief

Trump's administration has been threatening since last year to impose tariffs on auto imports to defend the US automaking sector.

Pak isolated at anti-terror FATF meet, close to 'dark grey' list: report

The FATF will finalise its decision on Pakistan on October 18.

‘Pilot’s cap, painted toenails’: LiLou, world’s first airport therapy pig, at San Francisco

She raises a hoof in greeting, poses for selfies and entertains departing passengers with a tune on her toy piano.

Evo Morales accepts political asylum granted by Mexico

Quoting Mexican FM Marcelo Ebrard, Xinhua news agency reported that Morales had called him on Monday to accept asylum offer made by Mexico.

Uber chief terms Jamal Khashoggi’s murder a ‘mistake’, apologises after uproar

Khosrowshahi later said he regretted his comments, made during an interview with Axios on HBO.

Trump to confront Turkey's Erdogan for buying Russian defense system

Trump is scheduled to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday.

Will offer asylum to Bolivia President Evo Morales: Mexico

Mexico said it was offering asylum to Bolivia's President after 20 govt officials and lawmakers had sought refuge at its embassy in La Paz.

New Zealand’s proposed abortion laws to give women right to choose

The bill, to be introduced to parliament on Thursday, will be a conscience vote rather than along party lines.

Australian PM expresses condolences to families of victims of El Paso shooting

'We as a state unite in support of the victims and their family members. We want to do all we can to assist them.'

Hundreds in Australia flock to climb Uluru, giant monolith, for last time

Saturday marks 34 years since that the park’s title was handed back to the traditional owners.

US admiral ready to obey Trump nuclear strike order on China

Pacific Fleet spokesman Capt Charlie Brown later said Swift’s answer reaffirmed the principle of civilian control over the military.

Canada names new China envoy amid damaged relations

The arrest of the daughter of the founder of Huawei at Vancouver's airport December 1 severely damaged relations between China and Canada.