US President Donald Trump has been acquitted in his Senate trial on both of the articles of impeachment.
The Senate voted to acquit him 52-48 on charges of abuse of power and 53-47 on obstruction of Congress.
Trump has become the third American president to be impeached by the House of Representatives but acquitted in a Senate trial.
Pressing on with his re-election effort, he is expected to roll out "vindication speech" at the White House on Thursday.
Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal
Iran and the US have continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an increasingly precarious interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war.
Australia toughens kids' social media ban
Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use.
Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan
A strong earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said, sending out tremors that could be felt from the capital Kabul across the border into neighbouring Pakistan.
Serbian President Vucic says he will resign within weeks
Serbia's populist president Aleksandar Vucic, under pressure after months of anti-government protests, said on Saturday he will resign within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections.
Death toll in Venezuela quake tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose above 1,400 on Saturday as foreign rescue teams poured into the country and authorities pressed on with the search for survivors in the hardest-hit coastal areas.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Saturday with Delcy RodrÃguez, Acting President ofVenezuela, to convey his sincere condolences over the victims of the recent earthquake and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
The UAE Ministry of Defence has announced the death of soldier Issa Ghuloom Al Baloushi, who passed away during a training mission in the country on Saturday.
The UAE has expressed deep concern over the continued military escalation by the two warring parties in several areas of Sudan, including El Obeid, and the impact on civilians and the worsening humanitarian situation.
