Japan in political crisis as coalition collapses

Japan’s ruling coalition collapsed yesterday as junior partner Komeito quit the alliance, putting in peril Sanae Takaichi’s bid to become the country’s first woman prime minister.
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Seven die as quakes strike Philippines

Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least seven people and triggering tsunami warnings.
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Taliban points to Pakistan as double blast hits Kabul

The Taliban government yesterday accused Pakistan of “violating Kabul’s sovereign territory”, a day after two explosions were heard in the capital.
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Spain reaffirms Nato commitment after Trump threat

Spain hit back at Donald Trump yesterday after the US President suggested expelling the country from Nato for failing to meet his ramped-up defence spending target.
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM

EU-monitored Gaza pedestrian crossing to reopen next week: Italy

The EUBAM monitoring mission is intended to provide a neutral, third-party presence at the key crossing and involves police from Italy, Spain and France
10 October 2025, 15:11 PM

Shahidul Alam to return home tomorrow

Acclaimed photographer-activist currently in Istanbul
10 October 2025, 14:42 PM

‘India-Afghanistan relations are historic’

Afghan foreign minister says during first visit to India
10 October 2025, 14:25 PM

Machado dedicates Nobel win to Venezuelans, Trump

Machado has backed Trump's ongoing campaign of military pressure on Maduro
10 October 2025, 14:08 PM

White House says Nobel Committee put 'politics over peace'

President Trump will continue making peace deals, spokesman says
10 October 2025, 13:02 PM

Flight carrying Shahidul Alam reaches Istanbul

Yunus thanks Erdoğan for Turkish cooperation in the release
10 October 2025, 11:29 AM

Unicef urges full flow of aid into Gaza, warns child deaths could spike

Stressed nutrition support is their top priority
10 October 2025, 11:19 AM

Who is María Corina Machado, this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate?

Venezuelan opposition leader still remains in hiding
10 October 2025, 10:51 AM

Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Wins for her 'tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela'
10 October 2025, 09:10 AM
10 October 2025, 09:01 AM

Gazans return to wrecked homes as Israeli forces pull back under ceasefire

Israeli army says ceasefire went into effect at noon local time (0900 GMT)
10 October 2025, 08:08 AM

China hits back at US ships with additional port fees

Comes as a counter-measure against upcoming US port fees
10 October 2025, 07:55 AM

Bill Gates, PAHO consider ways to bring weight-loss drugs to lower-income nations

About 70% of the roughly one billion people with obesity live in low and middle-income countries
10 October 2025, 07:36 AM
10 October 2025, 05:58 AM

Peru lawmakers impeach president

Previously she refused to appear before court for hearing
10 October 2025, 05:56 AM

Nobel Peace Prize to be announced as Trump pines for it

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced today
10 October 2025, 04:57 AM