United Nations Yemen envoy Martin Griffiths said on Thursday he expects the warring parties to formally adopt “in the immediate future” agreements on a nationwide ceasefire, key economic and humanitarian measures and a resumption of political talks. Yemen has been mired in conflict...

Formula One could start the season behind locked gates due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the glamour sport will likely have to slim down considerably to get the green light to go racing. Across Europe, bans on mass gatherings and public events have been extended into July and August even as...

Iran's official coronavirus death toll rose to 4,869 Thursday but a parliamentary report said the actual number could be much higher and a deputy minister warned the infection could spread further in autumn. Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur, speaking on state television, said the...

Facebook announced Thursday its many users will see tailor-made warnings highlighting facts about the coronavirus pandemic, after being accused of failing to counter the spread of outlandish conspiracy theories. The leading social media platform has already been publishing fact-checking...