Former Malaysian PM, Najib Found Guilty of Corruption
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption on Tuesday in the first trial linked to a multi-billion-dollar scandal.
Hamas Rejects $15 Billion Aid for Disarming
The head of the political bureau of the Gaza-based Palestinian resistance movement Hamas rejected a $15 billions development aid offer aimed at disarming the group.
Israeli Settlers Set Fire on Mosque in West Bank
A group of Israeli settlers tried to burn down a mosque near the West Bank city of Ramallah by hurling firebombs inside that burned part of the structure.
African Trade Deal Could Save Millions from Poverty
A pandemic-delayed African free trade deal, if fully implemented, could boost incomes across the continent, pull millions out of poverty.
Asia Confronting Second Wave of Coronavirus with Fresh Lockdowns
Countries around Asia are confronting the second wave of coronavirus infections and are clamping down again to try to contain the disease.
First Group of Hajj Pilgrims Arrive in Mecca amid Coronavirus Restrictions
The first group of pilgrims arrived at Jeddah International Airport to go to Mecca, coming from the different regions of Saudi Arabia amid strict precautions to prevent the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Hanna Rain Continuing on US, Mexico Borderland
A downgraded Hanna continued charging across the borderland of South Texas and northeastern Mexico, where flooding remained the biggest threat Monday.
Canadians Aged 20-39 Shape Majority of COVID-19 Cases
Canadians under the age of 39 make up a clear majority of new cases of COVID-19 in Canada, health authorities said Sunday.
Israeli Helicopters Strike Syria, Leaving Casualties
Israeli military helicopters carried out airstrikes against a number of positions in Syria’s southwestern province of Quneitra, injuring two people, state media reported.
Bacteria Growing More Deadly in Space
Research from space flight missions shows bacteria become more deadly and resilient when exposed to microgravity (when only tiny gravitational forces are present).