Emirati officials condemn Houthi attacks in Abu Dhabi as ‘heinous crimes’, US says it will hold the group accountable.
Communications to Tonga remain largely severed, as scientists warn of the risk of more eruptions.
There are some 1,350 potentially active volcanoes around the world, many located around the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’.
Israeli forces surround Mahmoud Salhiyeh’s house in an attempt to force his family out of their Sheikh Jarrah home.
Council of Europe reportedly called for the jailed businessman and philanthropist to be released by February 2.
The UAE, a member of the Saudi-led coalition fighting the rebels, has largely avoided the Houthi firing line until now.
COVID news from January 17: Canada authorises pill for adults with mild, moderate COVID who are at high risk.
Taliban leaders in Afghanistan are institutionalising gender-based discrimination and violence, UN group of experts say.
