6.8-magnitude quake jolts eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Maluku province early on Thursday, but there was no risk of a tsunami, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said.
UK MPs return after bombshell court ruling
British MPs return to parliament on Wednesday following a momentous Supreme Court ruling that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend the house was unlawful.
PM Abe, Jordan King discuss tension in Middle East
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Jordan's King Abdullah have agreed to work together through diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
77 nations commit to carbon neutrality
The United Nations chief says 77 countries have committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions and bringing them to effectively zero by 2050.
Afghan gov't forces kill 6 militants, liberate 20 villages
At least six militants have been killed and 20 villages have been liberated in Alinegar district of Afghanistan's eastern Laghman province.
Skeletal elephant dies in Sri Lanka weeks after parade outcry
An emaciated 70-year-old elephant that caused a social media outcry after being forced to take part in an annual Buddhist pageant in Sri Lanka has died, officials said Wednesday.
Insurer plans policy to prompt disaster evacuation
An insurance company says it may introduce a policy aimed at encouraging people to evacuate their homes during disasters.