ISIS reach goes beyond caliphate

Over 320 people were killed in a string of deadly suicide bomb blasts on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka targeting churches and luxury hotels.

Now, Kamala Harris joins call for President Donald Trump’s impeachment

Harris’ unexpected support for impeachment follows Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's push for Congress to begin the impeachment process.

Indian-origin ‘Yogi’ wins poll in Japan

Puranik Yogendra, a naturalised Japanese, secured 6,477 votes, the fifth highest of the 226,561 valid ballots cast, in the April 21 poll.

Saudi Arabia executes 37 convicted of ‘terrorism’

At least 100 people have been executed in Saudi Arabia since the start of the year.

India warned Sri Lanka of threat 2 hours before suicide attacks: Report

ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks on Tuesday, without providing evidence of its involvement.

Sri Lankan international cricketer was tired, skipped church on Easter Sunday

Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka barely survived the deadly blasts that killed more than 320 people in the island nation on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lanka Blasts: Video of suspected suicide bomber released; watch

The man is seen carrying a backpack and walking into St Sebastian church on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lanka hotel suicide bombers were two muslim brothers: Sources

Muslim brothers carried out two of the hotel suicide blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter, part of bombings that killed more than 320 people.

ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings, Colombo on high alert

Alert came as island nation observed day of national mourning for over 320 people killed in series on blasts on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lanka Easter blasts a retaliation to New Zealand mosque shootings: Minister

Sri Lanka's terror attack on Easter Sunday was carried out by local Islamic extremists in retaliation for mosque shootings in New Zealand.

More attacks possible as some people with explosives on run: Sri Lanka PM

He said he believed the Easter day attacks had links to Islamic State.

More than 50 feared killed in landslide at Myanmar jade mine: Police

'Fifty-four people are missing in the mud,' a duty officer from the Hpakant police station in Kachin told AFP.

Xi Jinping shows off new missile destroyers in China's naval parade

President Xi Jinping reviewed a major naval parade through mist and rain to mark 70 years since the founding of China's navy.

US sanctions on Iran oil will escalate middle-east scramble: China

China warned that the US decision to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil will 'intensify turmoil' in the Middle East.

6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines: USGS

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines island of Luzon on Monday afternoon.

PM Imran Khan confuses delegates with talk of Japan-Germany border

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan misspoke while conveying a joint press conference with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Stone laying ceremony of first Hindu temple to commence in Abu Dhabi

Thousands of followers are expected to attend the foundation stone laying ceremony of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Elite Emirati crown prince entrapped in Muellar report on apparent Russian meddling

One of the most powerful leaders in the UAE has found himself entangled in Robert Mueller’s report on US President Donald Trump.

Watch: Qatari man shows how to beat wives in viral video

A Qatari sociologist recently made news when he posted a video on YouTube teching boys and men how to beat their wives.

'If we go back, we will be killed': Saudi sisters ask for help

In a Twitter account called @GeorgiaSisters, the women said they were 'trapped in Georgia' after Saudi Arabia cancelled their passports.

Opinion among democrats divided over Trump impeachment

A group of Democratic presidential candidates were divided on Monday over whether Republican President Donald Trump should be impeached.

Supreme Court in US to weigh in on gay, transgender rights

The US Supreme Court said Monday it will take up the question of whether gay and transgender workers are protected by federal law.

Trump calls Sri Lanka PM to express sympathy over recent blasts

Donald Trump called Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to express condolences over the killing of nearly 300 people.

'Nobody disobeys me': Donald Trump on staff following his orders

Trump made the remark at the White House during an annual Easter celebration.

US will continue to press Iran until its leaders change behaviour: Mike Pompeo

The US will dramatically accelerate its pressure campaign on the Iranian regime until its leaders change their destructive behaviour.

Denmark's richest man losses 3 children in Sri Lanka bombings

Denmark's richest man Anders Holch Povlsen and his wife lost three of their four children in the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka.

Turkey police arrest ruling party member, five others after attack on Oppn chief

Turkish police arrested six people, including a member of the ruling AKP party, after attack on opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is Ukraine's new President

A comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election, drawing cheers from global leaders.

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky will win Ukraine's presidential elections: Exit polls

The ballots cast on Sunday were yet to be counted by Ukraine's Central Election Commission.

World leaders condemn Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka

Dozens of foreign nationals were feared to have been killed in the near simultaneous blasts, which took place in Sri Lanka on Easter

23 killed in South Africa floods, mudslides

Among those killed were a six-month-old baby and a child aged around 10.

Suspected jihadists kill 10 Mali soldiers: security source

A UN peacekeeper was killed, 4 others wounded when a mine exploded as their convoy passed through central Mali.

Over 1000 dead as cyclone 'Idai' strikes Zimbabwe, Mozambique

A cyclone that ripped across Mozambique and Zimbabwe has killed at least 1000 people with scores more missing and caused destruction.

Sudan erupts in anti-Bashir protest

Sudanese demonstrators urge military to back calls for President Bashir’s resignation.

Ethiopian minister says black box still in good shape after crash

Ethiopia's transport minister says the black box from the plane crash one week ago is in good condition.

NZ vote for gun law change after Christchurch massacre

All but one member of New Zealand's parliament voted on Wednesday to change gun laws.

Women across New Zealand wear hijab in solidarity with Muslims

Headscarves were also worn as a mark of respect by policewomen and non-Muslim volunteers directing the crowds around the site in Christchurch.

Australian PM Scott Morrison acts tough on vegan protests

Animal rights activists break into abattoirs to protest against meat industry.

Assault weapons banned in New Zealand, chorus grows in America

Gun control proponents praise move, denounce US pro-gun lobby online.

Emergency declared as Australia braces for powerful twin cyclones

Australia on Thursday declared a state of emergency and evacuated people from its Northern Territory.