US pledges $60m for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Special envoy says Washington cannot bear the burden indefinitely
30 September 2025, 18:09 PM

3 killed, 38 missing

Searchers yesterday raced to rescue at least 38 people still believed trapped a day after the collapse of an under-construction Islamic school building in Indonesia that has already left three dead, authorities said.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

India, Bhutan to have rail connectivity

India and Bhutan will build the first cross-border railway lines connecting both countries, New Delhi announced Monday, with the $454-million project to be completed in four years.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Key points of peace plan

WAR ENDS, HOSTAGE RELEASE: Israel will immediately suspend military operations once the two sides agree, and Hamas then will have 72 hours to return all October 7 hostages, including the remains of those who are dead. Israel, in turn, will free Palestinian prisoners Irael will eventually withdraw from Gaza in phases.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump’s peace plan a ‘farce’

Residents of war-torn Gaza expressed scepticism over the latest peace plan unveiled Monday by US President Donald Trump, dismissing it as a farce that fails to end the war.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

YouTube to pay $22m

YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
30 September 2025, 18:00 PM

New youth-led protests in Madagascar despite government's dismissal

Thousands rallied in the capital Antananarivo following calls on social media
30 September 2025, 17:53 PM
30 September 2025, 17:11 PM

Suicide blast targeting Pakistan paramilitary kills 10, officials say

Gunmen storm paramilitary headquarters after blast
30 September 2025, 16:11 PM

UN chief calls 'all parties' to commit to Trump Gaza deal

It is now crucial that all parties commit to an agreement and its implementation, says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
30 September 2025, 15:16 PM

Trump says Hamas will 'pay in hell' unless it accepts plan within days

Earlier gave Hamas 'three to four days' to accept the deal
30 September 2025, 14:26 PM

EU approves Prada's bid for Versace

Prada’s €1.25bn takeover of Versace cleared
30 September 2025, 13:27 PM

Will Trump’s visa crackdown drive more US work toward India?

H-1B visa restrictions expected to turbocharge India’s global capability centres
30 September 2025, 13:17 PM

Taliban internet cut sparks Afghanistan telecoms blackout

A UN source meanwhile said "operations are severely impacted, falling back to radio communications and limited satellite links".
30 September 2025, 10:22 AM

Dozens missing, three dead in Indonesia school collapse

Tearful families are desperate for news of their loved ones
30 September 2025, 10:03 AM

Madagascar protesters undeterred despite sacking of government

Inspired by "Gen Z" protests in Indonesia and Nepal, the youth-led movement has taken aim at ingrained misgovernance
30 September 2025, 09:58 AM

Hamas yet to respond on Trump's Gaza plan

The plan calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, disarmament of Hamas and gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
30 September 2025, 08:59 AM

Under-fire Starmer to urge patience as he attacks hard right

Starmer has only been in power for 14 months, but is already facing questions
30 September 2025, 06:40 AM

India plans mega-dam to counter China water fears

Proposed blueprints show India considering the site in Arunachal Pradesh
30 September 2025, 03:09 AM

YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump

The $22 million will go toward Trump's latest construction project at the White House
30 September 2025, 02:56 AM