The onshore quake hit the island of Tapat in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) at 10:24 local time (0324 GMT), USGS said.

In April 2000, members of Islamist extremist group Abu Sayyaf kidnapped at gunpoint 21 people from a holiday resort on the Malaysian island of Sipadan.

Francis presided over the canonisation ceremony in Saint Peter's Square in the presence of thousands of Catholic faithful ...

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday canceled a trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after injuring his head, his office announced. It did not say how the injury occurred but said he ...

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says despite the hike in electricity tariff paid by Nigerians, the cost of energy is still cheaper in Nigeria than in some neighbouring countries. TCN ...

That victory sealed their spot in the next round of the competition having defeated New Zealand 1-4 in their first match of the tournament.

The US-sanctioned Al-Qard Al-Hassan is a financial association linked to Hezbollah and designated by Saudi Arabia as a "terrorist" entity.

Neda Imasuen says Nigerians, especially the middle class, are paying too much a price for the so-called reforms of the APC government.

Mohamed Salah's penalty and Curtis Jones' winner made it 10 wins in 11 games for the Reds since Arne Slot took charge.

Army says Lagbaja is on official leave, and necessary protocols have been put in place for Ibrahim, to act on behalf of the COAS during his absence.

He said that not equipping the children to develop their innate ability and capacity leaves them for Boko Haram and bandits to exploit.

Governor Adeleke said within the last 23 months, he has brought in good governance in the South-Western state.