Sunday's ballistic missile tests mark the fourth such launch this month as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.

US president considering a quarantine for hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as virus toll passes 2,000.

Two rockets were intercepted in the sky above the Saudi capital Riyadh and the southern city Jazan, state media reports.

The International Air Transport Association says the industry stands to lose more than $250bn in revenue this year.

Prohibitively high costs for undocumented people leave some migrant workers fearing for their lives.

Palestinians urged to mark Great March of Return by raising flags on their rooftops.

Shortage of books and tight restrictions are just some of the challenges faced by war-torn Yemen's aspiring writers.

Reopening US businesses on April 12, as the US president proposes, is the wrong move.

Group's spokesman says the team announced by the government late on Thursday does not include 'all Afghan factions'.

It has been downloaded more than 50 million times on the Google app store alone in recent weeks since lockdowns were imposed worldwide.

Leader of Yemen-based Houthi rebels offers Saudi pilot and officers in a swap for Palestinian activists in Saudi jails.

For Palestinians who work in Israel, COVID-19 threatens not only health but their means to provide for their families.

The mighty dollar shows reserve currency dominance. Plus, India's banking troubles and travel industry under COVID-19.

In the race to protect public health, are governments harming privacy rights? Plus, Trump's coronavirus misinformation.

Region braces for powerful thunderstorms that could produce powerful tornadoes, along with damaging hail and winds.

The evidence is clear: Mass testing for the virus is the key to its eradication – and to saving lives.

The violence and conspiracy theories of today do not differ substantially from those of 100 years ago.

Nordic country closes schools and restaurants, and keeps most public sector workers at home to try to curb virus.

The lights on major landmarks around the world are being switched off for Earth Hour and this year the coronavirus pandemic is making the event particularly significant.

Schools could be closed for several more weeks or months and in the state of Virginia, classes have been cancelled for the rest of the year.

'Takuba' will be made of European forces that will fight armed groups in Liptako alongside Malian and Nigerien armies.

Germany has some of the world’s highest infection numbers but its mortality rate is much lower than its neighbours.

Government aims to help stave off impact of coronavirus as oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia makes it even harder to stabilise economy.

The pontiff urges the world to see the coronavirus pandemic as a test of solidarity and a reminder of basic values.

The charismatic preacher who fought against racial discrimination died at home in Atlanta from natural causes.