Germany's new chancellor has some huge tasks ahead of him
Germany's new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, took office on Wednesday, replacing Angela Merkel. Little known outside his homeland, Scholz has some huge tasks ahead of him.
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The White House is growing more worried about migration being used as a weapon
The Biden administration has become increasingly concerned about migration being used as a weapon. Belarus has provided a poignant example.
The UAE is adopting a 4.5-day workweek and a Saturday-Sunday weekend
The change will apply to federal government entities starting in January. UAE officials hope it will enhance workers' well-being and boost the country's economic competitiveness.
What you need to know about Germany's new chancellor and coalition government
Social Democratic politician Olaf Scholz takes over from center-right Angela Merkel as chancellor to lead a coalition of three different parties in government.
Malaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib's graft conviction
An appellate court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in connection with the IMDB state investment fund.
Chile's Congress approves same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
The vote on Tuesday makes Chile the eighth Latin American country to extend equal rights to same sex couples, and marks a reversal for the country's conservative leadership.
Biden warns Putin he'll face tough sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine
Biden told Putin in a call that if Russia invades Ukraine, the U.S. and allies would apply painful economic sanctions, said Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser.
Opinion: I'm shocked by the racist cartoons and travel bans sparked by omicron
The variant is bringing out the worst in some Western governments and global media outlets, says Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor, a global health advocate in Nigeria.
Riots haven broken out after soldiers in India killed members of an indigenous tribe
The killings of more than a dozen tribal people by Indian forces threaten a shaky ceasefire in one of the world's longest-running struggles for self-determination by indigenous people.
As Turkey's currency drops, some worry the government can't turn things around
Turkey's currency has recently hit record lows in value, driving up prices in the country. But the president's recipe for fixing the problem is the opposite of what economists generally recommend.