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US President Donald Trump summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has produced warm diplomatic language and carefully arranged public moments, but few major economic results. The visit brought…
Cuba is facing a severe energy crisis after completely running out of diesel and fuel oil, according to the country’s Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy. The announcement has…
A ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon has failed to bring calm to southern Lebanon, where Israeli air strikes and Hezbollah attacks continue to deepen the impact of the war.…
Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to remain prime minister as anger inside Labour intensifies, with critics from across the party, including some within government, pushing for change after a bruising…
Beijing has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will travel to China from 13 to 15 May to meet President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit to China by a…
An American and a French national have tested positive for hantavirus after returning home from a cruise ship linked to a deadly outbreak, as authorities step up monitoring of passengers…
Spain has started evacuating passengers from the MS Hondius, a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak and anchored near Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Health officials said the operation…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing the first clear public threat to his leadership from within Labour, after former minister Catherine West openly raised the prospect of a challenge.…
Vladimir Putin used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow’s Red Square to defend Russia’s war in Ukraine and attack NATO, as this year’s celebrations unfolded on a smaller scale…
Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine will observe a three-day ceasefire, offering a short pause in the war after both sides accused each other of breaking separate truces…
Three hikers have died after Indonesian Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning, sending a huge column of ash high into the sky and trapping people on the mountain during an…
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is still in place, even after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night in and around…
China has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen as soon as possible, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging progress during talks in Beijing with his Iranian counterpart Abbas…
President Donald Trump Project Freedom was presented as a US effort to help vessels trapped by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but the operation was paused just two…
For years, West Bengal stood out as one of the few major regions where Narendra Modi Bharatiya Janata Party could not complete its national rise. The party had expanded across…
For many Iran hoping the recent war might weaken the Islamic Republic, the aftermath has brought a very different reality. According to people inside the country who spoke in the…
Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people and wounded 76 more over the past day, according to officials, as Moscow kept up its pattern of…
Two leading Republican lawmakers in the United States have criticised the Pentagon’s decision to cut 5,000 troops stationed in Germany, warning that the move could weaken deterrence in Europe and…
President Donald Trump has told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have effectively ended for now under the current ceasefire, arguing that this means he does not have to meet…
The war involving Iran is now raising alarm far beyond the battlefield, with one of the world’s top fertiliser producers warning that disrupted supplies could leave up to 10 billion…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly praised soldiers who killed themselves rather than be captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in the war against Ukraine, appearing to confirm…
A superyacht linked to one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the continuing blockade of one of the world’s most important…
Donald Trump has said King Charles III will be “very safe” during his state visit to the United States, which is set to begin later on Monday, after fresh security…
Ukraine is stepping up its long-range drone campaign against Russia, with one of the country’s top commanders saying the strikes will grow stronger and reach farther inside Russian territory. Speaking…
A powerful bombing on a highway in southern Colombia has killed at least 14 people and seriously injured dozens more, including children, in an attack authorities say was carried out…
Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power have come to an end after Péter Magyar led his Tisza party to a crushing election victory, dismantling a political system long criticised as…
After US Vice President JD Vance and his diplomatic team failed to secure an agreement with Iran during lengthy negotiations in Islamabad, President Donald Trump moved quickly to announce a…
Melania Trump made an unexpected return to the White House podium on Thursday and immediately reignited one of the most politically sensitive controversies surrounding the Trump administration. Standing in the…
The four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission have returned safely to Earth after completing a historic journey around the Moon, bringing a successful end to a mission seen as…
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” in managing the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran’s actions do not match…
The sound of war was supposed to have faded. Only hours after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire to pause the conflict in the Middle East, hope briefly…
One of the most consequential chapters in Australia military history began quietly on a Sydney airport tarmac, where Ben Roberts-Smith was taken from a plane and escorted to a waiting…
The Israel military has launched a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon, with reports indicating heavy casualties in several parts of the country, hospitals struggling to cope, and people…
In the end, a temporary pause in fighting gave President Donald Trump a way to step back from what had become one of the most dangerous turning points of the…
US President Donald Trump decision to delay any attack on Iran’s energy facilities for another 10 days could prove to be a decisive moment in a war that is now…
As the US-Israeli war on Iran moves deeper into its fourth week, signs are emerging that the conflict is causing new strains within the conservative movement, even as many Republicans…
Global oil prices moved lower after US President Donald Trump said discussions to end the war with Iran were making progress, while Tehran announced that “non-hostile” vessels could still pass…
At least five people were killed after Russian launched a major overnight barrage of missiles and drones across several regions of Ukraine, in one of the heaviest aerial attacks reported…
Australia and the European Union have reached a broad free trade agreement following eight years of negotiations, marking a major step forward in economic and strategic ties between the two…
Extremist Israeli settlers carried out a series of attacks on Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes, cars and agricultural land in a surge of violence…
The Trump administration has announced plans to send US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports in an effort to ease growing delays at security checkpoints during the ongoing…
More than 10 million people across Cuba were left without electricity after the country’s national power grid collapsed for the second time in just one week, intensifying an already severe…
Three weeks after the joint US-Israeli war on Iran began, the conflict has entered a confusing and uncertain stage, with President Donald Trump sending mixed messages about where it is…
Monday’s air strike on Kabul became the deadliest known incident since fighting resumed in February, and it quickly triggered another battle beyond the military one: a fierce contest over public…
The United States has taken the unusual step of easing sanctions on part of Iran oil exports as it tries to reduce the impact of the war on global energy…
The United States’ top intelligence official told lawmakers on Wednesday that Iran ruling system remains in place, but has suffered serious damage after recent attacks on its leadership and military…
India young population should be one of its greatest strengths. With millions of people entering working age, the country appears to have the kind of demographic advantage that helped drive…
An Israel air strike destroyed a building in central Beirut, as attacks continued to hit areas beyond the locations traditionally known as Hezbollah strongholds. The strike took place in the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Ukraine may face a shortage of missiles needed for its war against Russia as the conflict in the Middle East continues to grow.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused several European allies of trying to pressure Kyiv into reopening a pipeline that carries Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. According to Zelensky, allowing…
US President Donald Trump has called on Britain and other major nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that countries relying on Gulf oil should help protect…
Hamas has called on Iran to stop attacking Gulf states, making a rare public appeal to one of its closest regional allies as the war involving Iran, the United States…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has stepped into the spotlight as one of the most visible figures behind President Donald Trump military campaign in Iran, using blunt and aggressive language…
With Hungary’s parliamentary election just a month away, the war in Ukraine has become a central issue in the country’s political fight. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government claims Ukraine is…
Ukraine forces have struck what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as one of Russia’s most important military factories, according to statements released after the attack. The facility, identified as the Kremniy…
Years after Jeffrey Epstein death, two of his closest professional associates still hold extraordinary power over his money, records and the compensation process for survivors. Darren Indyke, Epstein’s longtime lawyer,…
President Donald Trump and his administration are sending mixed messages about the joint US-Israeli war on Iran, leaving allies, investors and voters with no clear sense of how or when…
Iran new supreme leader has taken office at a moment of extraordinary danger, inheriting power as the Islamic Republic faces the most serious crisis in its modern history. Mojtaba Khamenei,…
Iran have described scenes of fire and panic after overnight strikes hit oil depots in Tehran and Karaj, as the US-Israel assault on Iran continued. Local reports said fuel storage…
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader after his father was killed in US-Israeli strikes. While his name has long circulated…
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying the United States no longer needs UK aircraft carriers and accusing Britain of trying to join the…
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian drew attention on Saturday when he apologised to neighbouring countries for recent strikes, a rare statement during an active war. In his address, he said Iran…
US President Donald Trump has made his position on Iran’s future leadership unusually clear. As the conflict deepens, he has said he wants a role in shaping who leads Iran…
After one week of war, many Iranians say they are living through a moment filled with contradictions. Some speak of hope that the country’s leadership could finally be weakened, while…
Iran military posture in an expanding confrontation with Israel and the United States suggests Tehran is not pursuing victory in the traditional battlefield sense. Instead, the Islamic Republic appears to…
Iran military says it has targeted the headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in northern Iraq, escalating attacks across Kurdish مناطق in both Iran and Iraq. In a statement, the military…
Sri Lanka said on Thursday it was taking steps to “safeguard lives” after reports of a second Iran ship operating off its coast, a day after a U.S. submarine strike…
An attack on an Iran ship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka has triggered a major rescue operation, with conflicting reports emerging over how many people remain missing, injured…
Kuwait air defence systems accidentally shot down three U.S. F-15 fighter jets on Monday during active combat operations, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which described the event as an…
The U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran widened further on Monday, with the conflict spreading beyond Iran and Israel into Lebanon and other parts of the region. Israel carried out strikes…
Israel launched another round of attacks on Tehran on Sunday, while Iran answered with additional missile barrages across the region, one day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei…
In the occupied West Bank, the village of al-Mughayyir, located north-east of Ramallah, has increasingly become a frontline area amid a surge in Israeli settler violence and military activity. Residents…
The killing of nationalist student Quentin Deranque in Lyon has ignited a major political controversy in France, raising questions about whether the radical left could face increasing isolation in the…
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new 10% global tariff to replace sweeping import duties that were recently struck down by the Supreme Court, sharply criticising the ruling and…
US President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a meeting of the Board of Peace, a Middle East coalition he established with the stated aim…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has cancelled his planned keynote speech at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, according to a statement released by his philanthropic organisation shortly before…
Months after a US-brokered ceasefire paused the Gaza war in October, Hamas appears to be steadily re-establishing its authority across much of the territory, shifting its focus from battlefield survival…
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of orchestrating an insurrection through his attempt to impose military rule in…
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed that “nobody is above the law” when responding to questions about allegations involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, while declining to comment on whether the…
The White House has warned that Iran would be “very wise” to reach an agreement with the United States, as President Donald Trump continues to consider possible military action against…
The United States is preparing to significantly reduce its military presence in Syria over the coming months, according to a senior White House official, marking a shift in Washington’s regional…
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have produced “meaningful progress” toward ending the war, as delegations prepared to continue discussions for a second…
In May 1999, US Army Sergeant Andrew Ramirez had already spent more than a month in captivity after being captured by Yugoslav forces during the conflict in Kosovo. Held in…
Relations between China and Japan have entered a new period of strain, highlighted by the recent return of giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei from Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo to…
Global leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, gathered in Munich for Europe’s largest security and defence conference, where one…
The centre-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has achieved a decisive parliamentary majority in a landmark general election held 18 months after mass protests forced the removal of longtime Prime Minister…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described his visit to Europe for the Munich Security Conference as a pivotal moment in global politics, highlighting what he called the emergence…
Ballots are being counted across Bangladesh following the country’s first general election since student-led protests forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from office in 2024. More than 2,000 candidates competed…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has formally selected his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his heir, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) informed…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his teenage daughter as his heir, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) informed lawmakers on Thursday that…
A school principal who was shot during a siege at an educational institution in southern Thailand has died from her injuries, authorities confirmed on Thursday. Sasiphat Sinsamosorn was critically wounded…
Canadian authorities have identified an 18-year-old as the suspect in a mass shooting that left eight people dead and more than two dozen injured in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The…
As clocks struck nine across Tehran on Tuesday night, rooftops and balconies echoed with chants of “God is greatest,” fireworks lighting up the winter sky in celebration of the 47th…
US President Donald Trump is set to host Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, as diplomatic efforts to rein in Iran’s nuclear programme reach a…
Australia opposition leader Sussan Ley, the first woman to head the Liberal Party, is confronting renewed instability following the resignation of shadow defence minister Angus Taylor. Taylor’s departure from the…
Canadian authorities say nine people have been killed in a mass shooting that struck a secondary school and a nearby home in the rural community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.…
Eight Muslim-majority countries have sharply criticised Israel over what they describe as an attempt to impose “unlawful Israeli sovereignty” in the occupied West Bank, following the approval of new measures…
Iran authorities have arrested four individuals, including well-known reformist politicians, accusing them of attempting to destabilise the country and acting in the interests of the United States and Israel during…
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday renewed her commitment to temporarily cut the sales tax on food, following a decisive election victory that strengthened her political mandate but continues…
Thailand’s political landscape shifted sharply on Monday after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party delivered a stronger-than-expected victory in the general election, paving the way for coalition negotiations in the…
China Supreme People’s Court has overturned the death sentence of a Canadian man convicted on drug-related charges, in a development that could signal a thaw in long-tense relations between Beijing…
Hong Kong most prominent media figure, Jimmy Lai, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of national security offences, in a ruling that marks the…
Ukraine foreign minister has called for an acceleration of peace negotiations with Russia, saying the most difficult remaining issues can only be resolved through a direct meeting between the two…
Yemen internationally recognised government has announced a new cabinet following weeks of consultations in Riyadh, a move officials say is aimed at restoring governance in a country fractured by war…
Thailand voters turned out in large numbers on Sunday for a general election shaped by a three-way struggle between conservative, progressive and populist forces, with analysts warning that the outcome…
Swiss banking giant UBS opened accounts for Ghislaine Maxwell in 2014, only months after JPMorgan Chase cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to documents released by the U.S. Justice Department.…
In November 2024, Brad Karp, the long-time chairman of elite U.S. law firm Paul Weiss, joined other prominent Democratic donors at election night gatherings in Washington, hoping to see Vice…
Japan voters trudged through heavy snowfall on Sunday to take part in a rare winter parliamentary election widely expected to deliver a decisive victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Record…
Funeral prayers were held on Saturday for more than 30 people killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, as analysts warned the attack could signal a…
Iran has warned that it would retaliate against U.S. military bases across the Middle East if American forces launch an attack, stressing that such actions should not be interpreted as…
Russia carried out a large overnight air assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Saturday, striking electricity generation sites and distribution networks, Ukrainian authorities said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the attack…
The United States plans to make an initial payment toward the billions of dollars it owes the United Nations within the coming weeks, according to its ambassador to the world…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Friday it is pursuing deportation proceedings against a five-year-old boy from Ecuador who was detained in Minnesota last month, a case that…
The United States and India moved closer to a comprehensive trade agreement on Friday after unveiling an interim framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties and expanding economic cooperation…
US President Donald Trump said he condemned a video shared on his social media account that depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, but…
The United States military shot down an Iran drone on Tuesday after it approached a US aircraft carrier in what officials described as an aggressive manoeuvre, an incident that unfolded…
Russia carried out one of its largest aerial assaults in recent months on Tuesday, hitting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles and leaving vast numbers…
A decision by Donald Trump to sharply reduce US tariffs on Indian imports sparked a relief rally across Indian financial markets on Tuesday, buoying exporters and policymakers despite the lack…
The United States will sharply reduce tariffs on India goods to 18 percent from 50 percent after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil and ease trade barriers, US President…
Germany and Poland must work together to drive Europe’s economic revival, the finance ministers of both countries said during talks in Warsaw, as concerns grow over competitiveness and the pace…
More than a year after a ceasefire ended large-scale hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, tens of thousands of b remain unable to return to their homes, citing ongoing insecurity, destroyed…
Indonesia sharp stock market sell-off is the clearest signal yet of mounting stress in its capital markets, as global investors increasingly sideline Southeast Asia’s largest economy while pouring money into…
The reopening of Gaza Rafah crossing with Egypt on Monday has given fresh momentum to Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. But major obstacles remain, particularly over…
Separated from loved ones or in urgent need of medical treatment, Palestinians on both sides of Gaza Rafah border crossing waited anxiously on Monday for its reopening — a step…
Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for pedestrian movement, allowing some Palestinians to leave the enclave and others to return after fleeing the war,…
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has spoken positively about Donald Trump, describing him as an effective leader seeking peace, while questioning Washington’s claim that US nuclear submarines…
U.S.-backed trilateral talks involving Ukraine and Russia will be held next week in Abu Dhabi, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as Ukraine braces for harsher winter conditions and uncertainty…
Israel launched its most intense wave of air strikes in Gaza in several weeks on Saturday, killing at least 26 people, according to local health authorities, despite an ongoing ceasefire…
Cuba President Miguel Díaz-Canel has condemned what he described as a renewed attempt by the United States to strangle Cuba’s already struggling economy, following new measures announced by Donald Trump.…
China anti-graft authority said on Saturday it has launched an investigation into Wang Xiangxi, the country’s minister of emergency management, over suspected “serious violations of discipline and law,” a phrase…
Iran resident Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that leaders in the United States, Israel and Europe had taken advantage of Iran’s economic difficulties to inflame unrest and encourage recent nationwide…
President Vladimir Putin on Friday praised the performance of Russia’s defence export sector, saying it continues to expand its global reach and generate strong revenues despite mounting pressure from Western…
Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Minneapolis on Friday as students across the United States walked out of classes, calling for federal immigration agents to withdraw from Minnesota following…
Israel risks emerging weakened and no longer a dominant regional power if it continues along its present trajectory, according to analysts and commentators from within the country and its diaspora.…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday selected former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the U.S. central bank when Jerome Powell’s leadership term expires…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he expects the United States to respect Canada’s sovereignty following reports that Alberta separatist leaders have held multiple meetings with officials linked to…
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce his choice for the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday, following a White House meeting with former Fed Governor Kevin…
In early 2024, staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development drafted a stark internal warning for senior officials in President Joe Biden’s administration: northern Gaza had descended into what…
U.S. President Donald Trump has cautioned Britain against expanding business ties with China, calling such engagement “very dangerous,” even as Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted economic progress during a visit…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota were instructed on Wednesday not to interact with individuals described as “agitators” while carrying out immigration operations, according to internal guidance reviewed…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Iran to resume negotiations over its nuclear program, warning that failure to reach an agreement would result in a far more severe…
U.S. President Donald Trump is reviewing a range of possible actions against Iran, including limited military strikes targeting senior security figures and institutions, according to multiple sources familiar with internal…
New malaria vaccines are helping Ghana move closer to a long-standing goal of ending child deaths from the disease, offering evidence that the shots can significantly curb one of Africa’s…
What began as a routine plan by Toyota to take a group affiliate private has evolved into a high-profile confrontation with activist investors, exposing tensions between shareholder demands and Japan’s…
Britain Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wants to build a more “sophisticated relationship” with China, signalling a potential turning point after years…
India authorities have sought to calm regional concerns after declaring that a recent outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus has been brought under control. The Ministry of Health and Family…
Oxfam has said it will not disclose personal information about its Palestinian employees to Israel, citing concerns over staff safety, humanitarian principles, and the growing death toll among aid workers…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening, launching a high-profile visit aimed at strengthening political and commercial ties with China at a time…
When U.S. President Donald Trump entered office a year ago under an “America First” banner, many expected China’s already-slowing economy to face mounting pressure. Instead, Beijing has responded by reshaping…
Senior officials overseeing President Donald Trump immigration crackdown have repeatedly offered early accounts of violent encounters involving federal agents that were later undermined by video, court filings and medical reports,…
Germany must look beyond its traditional allies and actively seek new international partners as the global order becomes more unstable, the country’s economy minister said on Tuesday, pointing to strained…
Investment by German companies in China climbed to its highest level in four years in 2025, highlighting how US trade policies are prompting businesses and governments to deepen economic ties…
India and the European Union have reached a long-awaited trade agreement that will significantly reduce tariffs on most goods, a move designed to deepen economic ties and cushion both sides…
Senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Israel on Saturday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with discussions focused largely on the future of Gaza, according…
Russia carried out another large-scale air attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure early Saturday, triggering explosions across Kyiv and leaving around 1.2 million properties nationwide without electricity. In the capital, nearly…
China ruling Communist Party has launched an investigation into two senior military officials — Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli — over suspected serious violations of discipline and the law, the…
U.S. immigration authorities have detained at least four children from the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights, including a five-year-old boy, according to local school officials and an attorney representing the…
Authorities in New Zealand said on Saturday they are working to formally identify victims after a landslide struck a busy campground on the country’s North Island, where human remains were…
Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Minneapolis on Friday despite brutal winter conditions, demanding an end to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in the city. The protest was…
Israel is seeking to limit the number of Palestinians allowed to re-enter Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, with the aim of ensuring that more people leave the…
Ukraine and Russia negotiators are due to focus on the contentious issue of territory during two days of talks in Abu Dhabi starting on Friday, with neither side signalling any…
After more than two years of war, Gaza lies in ruins. Large swathes of housing and infrastructure have been destroyed, tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, and those…
South Africa has opened an official inquiry into how Iran came to take part in recent BRICS naval drills, amid claims that its involvement went against instructions issued by President…
Russia has confirmed it will take part in security talks with the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Friday, while stressing that a lasting peace settlement will remain…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine will take part in trilateral talks with the United States and Russia aimed at ending the war, with discussions expected to take…
Gaza main border crossing with Egypt is expected to reopen next week, according to a senior Palestinian technocrat appointed to help administer the enclave, following months of near-total closure during…
The Philippines, which currently chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said it intends to deepen dialogue with opponents of Myanmar’s ruling military while remaining open to developments stemming…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday formally launched his Board of Peace, an initiative initially aimed at reinforcing the fragile ceasefire in Gaza but which he envisions playing a broader…
United States envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday that negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have advanced significantly, with talks now focused on a single unresolved issue. His…
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the question of who controls Greenland does not concern Russia, adding that the issue should be resolved directly between the United States and…
Donald Trump on Wednesday retreated from threats to impose tariffs tied to efforts to gain control over Greenland, ruling out the use of force and suggesting a negotiated framework could…
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday for the annual World Economic Forum, where his renewed push to acquire Greenland is expected to dominate discussions and deepen…
China population continued its downward trend in 2025, shrinking for the fourth year in a row as the country recorded its lowest birth rate on record, despite renewed efforts by…
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly rejected pressure from the United States, stating that Europe “will not be blackmailed” following renewed tariff threats from Donald Trump tied to Greenland.…
On a bitterly cold Friday afternoon, Peter Brown stood watch outside Green Central Elementary School in Minneapolis, his grey moustache and beard crusted with ice. Wearing a neon safety vest…
Hundreds of demonstrators opposing U.S. immigration enforcement pushed a small group of far-right activists out of a rally in Minneapolis on Saturday, amid heightened tensions following the fatal shooting of…
Thousands of people rallied across Denmark on Saturday to show solidarity with Greenland, after Donald Trump threatened to annex the Arctic island, prompting widespread concern in Europe and beyond. Demonstrators…
Senior officials in the administration of Donald Trump were in contact with Venezuela hardline interior minister Diosdado Cabello months before the United States launched an operation to seize President Nicolas…
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to rein in certain enforcement tactics after weeks of tension surrounding a large-scale deployment of agents in the state. In…
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine said he escaped a raid on his home by security forces, as long-time President Yoweri Museveni appeared poised to secure another decisive victory in the…
Canada and China reached an initial trade agreement on Friday to sharply reduce tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and canola, signalling a renewed effort to ease trade tensions and strengthen…
Donald Trump has appointed former British prime minister Tony Blair to a newly created Gaza “Board of Peace,” a body the White House says will help implement the president’s 20-point…
In the Arctic town of Ilulissat, overlooking an ice fjord on Greenland western coast, fisherman Joel Hansen says he feels deep anxiety over the possibility that the island could one…
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected claims that Tehran plans to execute antigovernment protesters, following comments from Donald Trump that he had received assurances the killing of demonstrators in…
Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he does not intend to fire Jerome Powell, even as the Justice Department conducts a criminal investigation involving the head of the Federal Reserve.…
Acting Delcy Rodriguez has pledged to continue releasing prisoners detained during the presidency of Nicolás Maduro, and described her first telephone conversation with Donald Trump as constructive, in remarks that…
Donald Trump on Wednesday questioned whether Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi could rally enough backing within Iran to eventually assume leadership, even as protests continue to challenge the country’s clerical…
Iran has warned neighbouring countries that host United States military forces that American bases could be targeted if Washington follows through on threats to intervene in Iran’s ongoing unrest, a…
At least 25 people were killed and around 80 others injured after a passenger train derailed in northeastern Thailand when a construction crane fell onto several of its carriages, police…
A decisive diplomatic moment has arrived for Greenland. On Wednesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance is hosting talks at the White House with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland,…
The number of people killed during ongoing protests in Iran has reached at least 2,571, according to the U.S.-based rights organisation Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The protests mark…
On Christmas Eve, hardline Hindu groups linked to India ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called for a citywide shutdown in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, citing allegations of “forced” religious…
The United States has formally designated Muslim Brotherhood organisations operating in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist groups, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s campaign against movements it views as…
From Latin America to the Arctic and the Middle East, President Donald Trump has begun the new year with a series of bold actions and stark warnings that are sending…
Donald Trump’s warning that he could impose a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran has raised concerns about a potential revival of tensions with Beijing, Iran’s most important commercial…
For thousands of Palestinian families in Gaza, the war has brought more than destruction and loss. It has also created a painful silence around the fate of relatives who disappeared…
The director of one of Australia’s most prominent literary events has resigned following a dispute over the removal of a Palestinian Australia author from the festival’s program. Louise Adler, director…
Israel is preparing to push forward two major settlement projects in occupied East Jerusalem, proposals that Palestinian officials and analysts say could deal a decisive blow to hopes of a…
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, according to a statement he released on Sunday. In a video message, Powell said…
Reza Pahlavi was just 16 when Iran 1979 revolution ended the four-decade rule of his father, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. As the eldest son, he once stood first in line to…
US President Donald Trump said Washington is considering “very strong options” in response to Iran’s violent crackdown on anti-government protests, including the possibility of military intervention. Speaking to reporters aboard…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment over congressional testimony related to a Federal Reserve building renovation, describing the move as…
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that Denmark is facing a “decisive moment” over the future of Greenland, after US President Donald Trump renewed threats to take control of…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to revamp the country’s struggling economy, saying his administration is prepared to listen to public grievances after nearly two weeks of escalating nationwide protests.…
The recent US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was intended to send a broader geopolitical message — particularly to China — according to…
Iran warned on Sunday that it would retaliate against Israel and United States military installations if Washington launches strikes against Iranian territory. The warning came as Israeli officials indicated the…
At least three Palestinian were killed and seven others injured during Israeli attacks carried out overnight across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, according to local medical sources. The incidents…
Venezuela has begun freeing a small number of high-profile detainees, including opposition politicians, in what the government describes as a move to “seek peace,” less than a week after a…
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a US immigration officer, part of a wave…
Hospitals across Iran are struggling to cope with a surge of injured patients as anti-government protests continue and authorities issue increasingly forceful warnings to demonstrators, medical workers have told the…
When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Danish and Greenlandic officials next week, Denmark will be making the case for a territory that has been gradually distancing itself from…
Civil liberties and migrant-rights organizations are calling for nationwide demonstrations this weekend following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis activist by a US immigration officer, an incident that has intensified…
The Syrian army is engaged in intense clashes in the northern city of Aleppo after Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters declined to withdraw under a temporary ceasefire, triggering renewed…
United States President Donald Trump has said the United States needs to “own” Greenland, arguing that outright control is necessary to prevent Russia and China from expanding their influence in…
President Donald Trump second term is quickly taking shape around an assertive foreign policy agenda, marked by bold rhetoric and renewed focus on areas considered vital to U.S. influence and…
In a modest tent filled with dust and school bags, seven-year-old Tulin gets ready for her first school day after a two-year hiatus. The moment, normally associated with joy, is…
Venezuela’s main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return home quickly, praising U.S. President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declaring her movement ready to…
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Tarique Rahman, current leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in Dhaka on Sunday, just one day after the passing of former Bangladeshi…
Twelve Israeli army vehicles moved into Saida al-Golan, a rural village in the Quneitra countryside of southern Syria, on Tuesday, an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground reported. The deployment…
China’s top diplomat has sharply criticized the United States for acting like a “world judge” after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York to…
Venezuela is entering one of the most unpredictable political moments in its modern history after the sudden detention of President Nicolás Maduro, who had led the country for 12 years.…
U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a direct warning to Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, saying she could face consequences if her government does not align with Washington’s expectations. His…
Venezuela is stepping into a new chapter marked by deep uncertainty after the abrupt removal of Nicolás Maduro, who had served as president for the past 12 years. The announcement…
One year after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government, Syria continues to face structural and political challenges. For decades, the country’s military and security institutions were seen by many citizens…
Swiss authorities confirmed on Friday that a fatal fire at a popular ski-resort bar in Crans-Montana escalated within moments into a flashover, a high-risk fire phenomenon where most flammable objects…
Saudi Arabia has responded positively to a formal request from Yemen’s Saudi-aligned Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to host a diplomatic forum in Riyadh, aimed at settling a violent power dispute…
President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, amid “large-scale” military actions against Venezuela has stunned international observers. Venezuelan…
Iran foreign ministry has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent declaration that the United States would intervene if peaceful demonstrators are killed, labeling the message “reckless and dangerous.”…
The United States conducted a “large-scale military strike” against Venezuela and detained President Nicolás Maduro during the operation, according to a statement published by US President Donald Trump on social…
Iran ongoing protests over inflation and economic hardship have drawn sharp rhetoric from Washington, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iranian authorities against using force on demonstrators. In a Friday…
Yemen Saudi-backed government on Friday initiated what it described as a security-driven military operation aimed at reasserting control over key defense sites in Hadramout province, near the Saudi–Yemen border. The…
Swiss investigators on Friday continued forensic verification efforts after a fire swept through a packed bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana. Officials confirmed…
India Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar publicly greeted Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, during a regional diplomatic gathering in Dhaka. The exchange, a brief handshake followed by conversation, occurred…
Swiss authorities on Friday continued forensic efforts to identify victims of a catastrophic New Year’s Eve bar fire at the luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana, where around 40 fatalities and…
Liudmyla Shramko left Kyiv in 2024 seeking safety for her newborn twins, Oleksandra and Yelizaveta, during a summer of intense heat, shelling risks, and unscheduled blackouts. A year later, the…
A New Year’s Eve celebration in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana ended in disaster early Wednesday when a fast-moving fire tore through Le Constellation, a bar packed with partygoers.…
A major public march swept across Istanbul on Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of citizens gathered to express solidarity with Palestinians and draw attention to Gaza’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. The…
Russia is nearing a symbolic benchmark: by mid-January, President Vladimir Putin military campaign in Ukraine will surpass the length of the Soviet Union’s fight on the Eastern Front in World…
As the calendar flipped to a new year, Sanaa Issa, a 41-year-old mother of seven, adjusted the plastic cover above her tent while rain struck the makeshift roof. The ceasefire…
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration is withdrawing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. In the same statement posted online, he cautioned that federal…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivered a resolute national address on Thursday, emphasizing the island’s readiness to protect its territorial authority and accelerate military modernization. His statement followed China’s recent drills,…
The grounds outside Evercare Hospital became a quiet center of mourning on Tuesday as confirmation spread that Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s three-time prime minister and the symbolic anchor of the Bangladesh…
President Vladimir Putin used his annual televised New Year’s Eve address to signal Russia’s belief in eventual victory in Ukraine, nearly four years after the conflict began with a full-scale…
Dec 30, 2025 — Taiwan remained in a heightened security posture on Wednesday, one day after China conducted its widest military drills around the island this year. The Taiwan Coast…
Military activity continued across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, as diplomatic tensions over ceasefire compliance persisted. Local emergency responders and aid monitors said the latest operations were part of a…
China on Tuesday began one of its most expansive military exercises near Taiwan, involving rocket launches into maritime zones close to the island. The drills, labeled “Justice Mission 2025,” came…
U.S. officials and regional sources indicated this week that a U.S. intelligence-led UAV operation took place earlier this month near a Venezuela coastal port. The mission, which has not been…
Bangladesh has announced a three-day period of national mourning following the passing of Khaleda Zia, the country’s first woman to serve as prime minister and a defining figure in South…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday firmly denied allegations from Moscow claiming that Ukraine had launched an unmanned aerial attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s state residences. Zelensky said…
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a series of diplomatic warnings on Monday after holding extended discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the president’s Florida estate. Their talks centered…
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), the largest nuclear facility in Europe, has emerged as one of the most complex issues in diplomatic discussions to end the war between Ukraine…
Thailand armed forces stated on Monday that Cambodia may have violated a recently signed ceasefire agreement, just days after weeks of clashes along their shared border eased through diplomatic talks.…
A youth-led political party that emerged from Bangladesh 2024 mass uprising is now confronting deep internal conflict, after agreeing to form an election partnership with the Islamist organization Jamaat-e-Islami. Analysts…
A major political shift is unfolding in Nepal as two widely known public figures build a new alliance ahead of the country’s March parliamentary vote. The coalition is expected to…
China Eastern Theater Command confirmed on Monday that it has mobilized ground troops, naval fleets, air squadrons, and missile units in zones surrounding Taiwan as part of expansive military exercises.…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have inched forward, but significant disagreements persist — especially regarding…
A new report released by the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate states that relatives of media workers in Gaza have suffered a severe civilian toll since the conflict escalated in October 2023.…
Myanmar has officially closed polling in its first general election process since the 2021 military takeover, a vote held in a fraction of the country as armed conflict continues to…
Myanmar has begun a nationwide voting process for the first time since the 2021 military power shift, but large parts of the country remain excluded as conflict, security crackdowns, and…
New commercial satellite imagery indicates that Russia may be positioning nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus, potentially extending Moscow’s strike range across Europe, according to two…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are scheduled to meet on Sunday at Trump’s residence in Florida, focusing on possible steps to end the war in Ukraine.…
As the war in Ukraine stretches on, Russia has recorded its highest-ever number of billionaires, even as the country’s wealthy elite have become nearly invisible in political decision-making. Since taking…
A year after being taken into Israeli custody, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, 52, is still being held without formal charges or a court trial, according to statements from his family…
Myanmar proceeded with national voting on Sunday while large areas of the country continue to be affected by internal conflict and one of Asia’s most critical humanitarian emergencies. The election…
Residents of the small farming settlement of Jabo in northwestern Nigeria are grappling with anxiety and uncertainty, a day after debris from a U.S. missile strike landed near the community’s…
Russia carried out a broad aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital early Saturday, shortly after President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled plans to meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. The…
Thailand and Cambodia confirmed on Saturday that a new ceasefire agreement has officially begun, announced through a joint communiqué released by the defence ministers of both nations. The pact ends…
Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida —…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he expects to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. The discussion will concentrate on a revised peace framework aimed at ending the…
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American military units carried out strikes against groups connected to the Islamic State (IS) in Nigeria. He framed the action as a response to…
China is reshaping its capital market policies to support companies working on reusable commercial rocket technology. On Friday, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) announced updated listing guidelines that give these…
A Ukraine officer, introduced as Vasily, stood near Kyiv’s Sophia Square, describing the psychological edge Ukrainian troops often sense on the battlefield. The large Christmas tree behind him lit the…
On Thursday, the United States launched a coordinated military strike on suspected Islamic State (ISIL) militants operating in Nigeria’s northwest, following an official request from the Nigerian government. Former U.S…
When senior defense voices gathered in Whitehall last month, their assessment was blunt: the United Kingdom and its allies are not ready for a major war scenario that could unfold…
Nasry Asfura, a conservative presidential contender publicly supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, was formally declared the winner on Wednesday—more than three weeks after Honduras held its November 30 election,…
The White House has directed U.S. military forces to prioritize enforcing a maritime “quarantine” of Venezuelan oil for the next two months, according to an official who spoke to Reuters.…
Clashes between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo reflect deeper tensions surrounding the group’s planned integration into Syria’s national army. The fighting, which broke…
Israeli forces have killed at least two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid continued violations of a ceasefire agreement and ongoing restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the besieged enclave. According…
At least two people were killed after fighting broke out between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, as tensions rise ahead of a deadline…
China is believed to have loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) across three newly developed missile silo fields and shows little interest in arms control negotiations, according to…
Court documents released on Monday allege that the father and son accused in Australia’s deadliest terror attack carried out firearms training in a remote rural location ahead of the Bondi…
The United States Coast Guard is actively pursuing another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, a US official said, marking the third known tanker targeted this month as tensions between…
Personnel from the United States boarded and seized a vessel off the coast of Venezuela on Saturday, according to a US official familiar with the incident, marking another step in…
Gaza is no longer classified as being in a state of famine, according to a United Nations-backed hunger monitoring body, following a significant increase in humanitarian aid after a ceasefire…
At least seven Colombian soldiers were killed and 30 others injured on Thursday after a guerrilla group launched a drone and explosive attack on an army base, according to the…