It comes amid tensions in Yemen and Iran’s attempt to support the Houthi rebels. However, it may be linked to other militant groups in the Horn of Africa or Yemen or elsewhere.

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A soaring chess prodigy is a reminder: Talent is universal, but opportunity is not.

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In Uttar Pradesh districts, nearly a dozen dead bodies were found floating in the Yamuna river as Covid-19 ravaged the state.

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New tallies from the country’s 2018 tiger survey demonstrate a stable or growing population, estimated at 2,967 individuals, bringing hope for the species’ recovery.

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Hiring was much weaker than expected in April. Wall Street thinks it’s a blip, but there could be a much deeper re-think going on of what jobs are needed and what workers want to do on a daily basis.

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Accusing Israel of being a “cruel” and “terrorist” state is part of Ankara’s desire to use the tensions in Jerusalem to boost Turkey’s image.

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Proposed class action says Sony's moves have increased prices for PlayStation games.

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As useful a material as leather is, growing it on the backs of cows isn’t the most environmentally friendly way to get it. Now, engineers at Tufts University have created a new leather-like material out of silk, which can be 3D printed into shape and easily recycled into new products as needed.

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Using detailed fossil comparison techniques, scientists have been able to identify a giant new saber-toothed cat species, Machairodus lahayishupup, which would have prowled around the open spaces of North America between 5 and 9 million years ago.

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The early work of other presidents cannot compare. They either didn’t have great challenges to address or they fell victim to early blunders.

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