Malaysia declares haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo
AFP, Kuching
4 September 2026 Climate crisis
UN appeals for $50 million for Nepal flood victims
AFP, Kathmandu
4 September 2026 Climate crisis
Nepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion
Reuters, Kathmandu
4 September 2026 Natural Disaster
Two trapped tunnel workers rescued 9 days after floods hit Nepal
AFP, Kathmandu
4 September 2026 Natural Disaster
Trump's White House releases deportation video games
AFP, Washington
4 September 2026 United States
Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, UAE
Agencies
4 September 2026 Middle East

Preparations on track for post-uprising polls in Nepal

Nepal’s interim government has said preparations are on track for parliamentary elections next week, the first since a deadly 2025 uprising, urging voters to exercise their right “without fear”.
26 February 2026

Funding gaps threaten lives of 1.9m displaced: UN

The lives of more than 1.9 million displaced people in South Sudan are being put at risk due to aid funding shortages, the UN’s migration agency said yesterday.
26 February 2026

Thousands granted amnesty in Venezuela

Thousands of Venezuelans charged or imprisoned for resisting socialist rule have been granted amnesty under a landmark law adopted as part of the post-Nicolas Maduro transition, the national legislature said Tuesday.
26 February 2026

Germany’s Merz hails China ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz yesterday urged Chinese firms to step up investment in Germany but also called on Beijing to reduce market distortions as he began a visit aimed at resetting relations between the world’s second- and third-largest economies.
26 February 2026

Ukrainian drone strike on Russian plant kills 7

A Ukrainian drone attack on a fertiliser plant in Russia’s western Smolensk region killed seven people and wounded 10 others, Russian officials said Wednesday.
26 February 2026

Five moments from Trump's record-breaking State of the Union address

At one hour and 47 minutes, Trump delivered the longest State of the Union speech in US history, beating the previous record of one hour and 20 minutes set by former president Bill Clinton in 2000
25 February 2026

Top Democratic senator calls Trump's speech to Congress 'delusional'

The top Democratic senator called US President Donald Trump's record-length State of the Union speech "delusional" and said it failed to address the struggles of ordinary Americans
25 February 2026

India's Modi heads to Israel to 'strengthen cooperation'

Modi visited Israel as prime minister in 2017, before Netanyahu made a reciprocal visit to India the following year
25 February 2026

Louvre president hands in resignation to Macron: Elysee

The head of France's Louvre museum resigned on Tuesday, following a months-long string of scandals -- including the brazen theft of priceless jewels in broad daylight
25 February 2026

Bill Gates 'took responsibility for his actions' over Epstein links, foundation says

Documents released by the DOJ also included pictures of the Microsoft MSFT.O founder posing with women whose faces are redacted
25 February 2026

Trump claims Iran working on missiles that could hit US

The continental United States is more than 6,000 miles from Iran's western tip
25 February 2026

Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China

The supersonic missiles have a range of about 290 kilometres and are designed to evade shipborne defences by flying low and fast.
25 February 2026

Trump slams 'very unfortunate' Supreme Court tariff ruling

The high court's ruling, released on Friday, was "very unfortunate," Trump said in his State of the Union address
25 February 2026

Democrats skip Trump speech for 'People's State of the Union'

Say the president 'makes a mockery of this institution'
25 February 2026

Trump vows 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union

Trump tries to sell voters on the achievements of a breakneck and deeply divisive first year back in power
25 February 2026

US to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time

Palestinians have long sought the West Bank for a future independent state
25 February 2026

Top US general warns of Iran strike risks

President Donald Trump on Monday evening denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would “easily” beat Tehran in any war.
25 February 2026

New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate

The United States imposed a new tariff yesterday of 10 percent on all goods not covered by exemptions, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday rather than the 15 percent he promised a day later.
25 February 2026

Heavy rains flood Gaza tents

Palestinians across Gaza have woken up to heavy rains that flooded their makeshift tents as they brave the winter with little to no protection.
25 February 2026

Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence

Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country’s most-wanted drug lord that claimed dozens of lives, officials said Monday.
25 February 2026