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Read MoreStronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China’s influence in the region, experts say.Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China’s influence in the region, experts say.

Read More Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are in India’s capital to sign military agreements, and continue to push the Trump administration’s anti-China message. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are in India’s capital to sign military agreements, and continue to push the Trump administration’s anti-China…

Read MoreAn international group set up to curb illicit money flows last week kept Pakistan on a watch list of suspect countries.An international group set up to curb illicit money flows last week kept Pakistan on a watch list of suspect countries.

Read More Angry rebukes of Emmanuel Macron continue to arrive from across the Muslim word. Iran and Saudi Arabia, which usually don’t see eye to eye, have condemned the French president’s remarks about Islam. Macron drew the ire of Muslims with his comments in the wake of the murder of French teacher Samuel Paty. The…

Read MoreThe film initially caused outrage – but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool.The film initially caused outrage – but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool.

Read MoreProtesters in Dhaka burn effigy of French President Emmanuel Macron for defending Prophet Muhammad’s caricatures.Protesters in Dhaka burn effigy of French President Emmanuel Macron for defending Prophet Muhammad’s caricatures.

Read More A new survey of Indian American voters finds they heavily favor Biden over Trump. Both campaigns have been reaching out to Indian Americans, a small but potentially decisive voting bloc. (Image credit: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) A new survey of Indian American voters finds they heavily favor Biden over Trump. Both campaigns…

Read More Mike Pompeo meets India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval before ministerial-level talks Mike Pompeo meets India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval before ministerial-level talks

Read More Children among those killed after explosives believed hidden in plastic bag detonate at madrassa An explosion at a religious seminary in Pakistan’s northern city of Peshawar has killed at least seven people and injured 110 others, officials have said. The deadly blast took place at about 8.30am at Jamia Zuberia Madressah, in Peshawar’s…

Read More Iran summoned a French diplomat in protest at what it says is France’s support for the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, state media reported on Tuesday, in the latest fallout over France’s response to the beheading of a teacher. The report by state TV said an Iranian official in the country’s…

Read MoreMinisters from the three countries to hold videoconference brokered by the African Union on Tuesday, Khartoum says.Ministers from the three countries to hold videoconference brokered by the African Union on Tuesday, Khartoum says.

Read MoreSaudi statement comes as anger grows in Muslim world over publications of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad in France.Saudi statement comes as anger grows in Muslim world over publications of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad in France.

Read More You asked us about the politics of the coronavirus. Here are the answers We asked readers what they wanted to know about the government’s response to coronavirus. Our political correspondent, Peter Walker, has the answers. What are the protocols for taking places out of local lockdown? Continue reading…You asked us about the politics…

Read MoreSecurity officers among the dead following last week’s disputed elections, state TV reports, as country remains tense.Security officers among the dead following last week’s disputed elections, state TV reports, as country remains tense.

Read More As part of a new series, the Guardian looks at Maricopa county’s transformation from conservative bastion to 2020 battleground For years, Carlos Garcia would grab his bullhorn each afternoon and head downtown to the office of Joe Arpaio, the brash, hardline, anti-immigrant Maricopa county sheriff who became known as “the Donald Trump of…

Read More Donald Trump hosted Barrett for swearing-in outside the White House, administered by Clarence Thomas Full story: Barrett confirmed in major victory for conservatives Why Barrett’s addition to court may undermine climate fight 6.11am GMT Lady Gaga, whose Twitter feed has recently been given over to an uninterrupted stream of information and advice about…

Read MoreAt least seven people were killed in the attack during a class in the city of Peshawar, police say.At least seven people were killed in the attack during a class in the city of Peshawar, police say.

Read MoreThe Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement will allow the US to share top-secret satellite and sensor data with India.The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement will allow the US to share top-secret satellite and sensor data with India.

Read More 17m tonnes of carbon dioxide to be stored beneath the North Sea every year After decades spent extracting fossil fuels from the UK’s North Sea, a consortium of oil companies is preparing to pump Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions back beneath the seabed to help meet the government’s climate ambitions. BP has set out…

Read More California prepared for another round of dangerous fire weather Tuesday even as crews fought a pair of fast-moving blazes in the south that critically injured two firefighters and left more than 100,000 under evacuation orders. A fire that broke out around dawn Monday prompted evacuation orders for thousands of homes in the area…

Read More Wind-fueled fire in Orange county has burned 4,000 acres Southern California Edison investigates possible electrical fault A power company in southern California says its equipment may have sparked a fast-moving wildfire that has forced evacuation orders for around 100,000 people and seriously injured two firefighters. The Silverado fire sparked early in Orange county…

Read MorePolice clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force.Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force.

Read MoreSouth Korea’s economy grew by 1.9 percent in third quarter on stimulus measures, after shrinking in the previous two.South Korea’s economy grew by 1.9 percent in third quarter on stimulus measures, after shrinking in the previous two.

Read More Dairy industry contributes NZ$15bn to the economy, but farms are struggling to find workers amid Covid Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage New Zealand farmers are so desperate for workers that they are offering unlimited supplies of free meat, milk, honey and firewood to tempt employees onto remote properties. The…

Read More DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Muslims in the Middle East and beyond on Monday broadened their calls for boycotts of French products and protests, as a clash over depictions of the Prophet Muhammad and the limits of free speech intensified. Kuwaiti stores pulled French yogurts and bottles of sparkling water from their shelves,…

Read More DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Muslims in the Middle East and beyond on Monday broadened their calls for boycotts of French products and protests, as a clash over depictions of the Prophet Muhammad and the limits of free speech intensified. Kuwaiti stores pulled French yogurts and bottles of sparkling water from their shelves,…

Read MoreThe Chinese firm is set for the biggest stock market listing ever, beating Saudi Aramco’s $29bn flotation.The Chinese firm is set for the biggest stock market listing ever, beating Saudi Aramco’s $29bn flotation.

Read More WHO tells countries ‘not to give up’ as virus fatigue sets in; Germany warns of losing control of infections; US daily deaths rise 10% in two weeks Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Police in Italy have fired tear gas to disperse angry crowds in the northern cities of Turin…

Read MorePhilippine president’s top science and technology official says vaccine would be available at the earliest in mid-2021.Philippine president’s top science and technology official says vaccine would be available at the earliest in mid-2021.

Read MoreAboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women.Aboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women.

Read More An official said the phrase, popularised by Sacha Baron Cohen’s character, sums up the vast tourism potential of the nation in a ‘short, memorable way’ Kazakhstan, the home country of the fictional Borat Sagdiyev, has adopted the brash, moustachioed character’s catchphrase – “Very nice!” – for a new tourism campaign. In the recently…

Read More It’s been only a month since President Donald Trump’s Rose Garden event to announce he was nominating Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. When the just-confirmed Barrett returned to the White House on Monday to take her constitutional oath, the celebration was moved to the broader South Lawn, chairs for…

Read MoreWHO chief acknowledges ‘fatigue’, but says distancing, masks vital to avoid return to strict lockdowns.WHO chief acknowledges ‘fatigue’, but says distancing, masks vital to avoid return to strict lockdowns.

Read More 51 survivors rescued but as many as 200 people have been on board 51 survivors rescued but as many as 200 people have been on board

Read More As coronavirus restrictions ease in Victoria, here are the current hotspots and what to do if you’ve visited them Vic cases map; NSW cases map; full Australian stats interactive Melbourne’s restrictions; regional Victoria’s rules NSW hotspots list; Queensland hotspots list Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email; download the free Guardian app As…