The Sri Lankan government declared Friday a holiday for public offices and schools to curtail vehicular movement.

China has blocked a joint move by India and the US to list Pakistan-based LeT leader Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist at the UNSC.

SpaceX has fired a number of employees who wrote and shared a letter criticizing the behavior of CEO Elon Musk.

In Bangladesh, the 6th population and housing census started with PM Sheikh Hasina formally launching the weeklong exercise on Wednesday.

Macron is deeply involved in diplomatic efforts to push for a cease-fire in Ukraine that would allow future peace negotiations.

Saudi officials are seizing rainbow-coloured toys and articles of clothing from shops as part of a crackdown on homosexuality.