Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Russian Steele dossier source arrested for allegedly lying to FBI
A Russian analyst who contributed to the notorious Steele Dossier during an investigation into the Trump campaign has been arrested for allegedly lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A Russian analyst who contributed to the notorious Steele Dossier during an investigation into the Trump campaign has been arrested for allegedly lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
Madagascar on the brink of famine due to climate change, UN warns
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
Yahoo pulls out of China amid 'challenging' business, legal environment
Yahoo said it plans to pull out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging” environment. Its services will no longer be accessible as of Nov. 1.
Yahoo said it plans to pull out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging” environment. Its services will no longer be accessible as of Nov. 1.
Musk would liquidate Tesla shares to 'solve world hunger' if UN can explain how money would be spent
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
COP26: Biden calls this decade decisive on climate change, apologizes for Trump's actions
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
Tokyo train attack: 17 hurt after man goes on stabbing spree
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
G-20: Leaders commit to reaching climate neutrality, end coal financing
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies committed to reaching carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference in Scotland.
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies committed to reaching carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit that laid the groundwork for the U.N. climate conference in Scotland.
G-20 summit: Leaders endorse global minimum tax on corporations
Amid skyrocketing revenues of some multinational businesses, leaders of the world’s biggest economies have endorsed a global minimum tax on corporations as part of an agreement on new international tax rules.
Amid skyrocketing revenues of some multinational businesses, leaders of the world’s biggest economies have endorsed a global minimum tax on corporations as part of an agreement on new international tax rules.
COP26: World leaders gather in Scotland for high-stakes climate summit
Two weeks of intense climate change negotiations start Sunday, and some leaders say humanity's future is at stake.
Two weeks of intense climate change negotiations start Sunday, and some leaders say humanity's future is at stake.
Doctors advise Queen Elizabeth II to rest for 2 weeks
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks.
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks.
Biden joins world leaders for G-20 summit in Rome: Here's what to know
President Joe Biden is joining other leaders for the G-20 summit this weekend in Rome to discuss the post-pandemic economic recovery and more.
President Joe Biden is joining other leaders for the G-20 summit this weekend in Rome to discuss the post-pandemic economic recovery and more.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
Global shortage of up to 2B syringes as vaccine doses rise, officials warn
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.