‘Pillars of peace buckling under weight of impunity’

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that cuts to aid budgets were “wreaking havoc” as he opened the organisation’s annual meeting of world leaders, painting a dark picture of the world order.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

East Timor to become Asean’s 11th member

East Timor is slated to become the 11th member of the Asean regional bloc in October, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong

Hong Kong and parts of southern China ground to a halt yesterday evening as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached with high winds and lashing rain, forcing Chinese authorities to shut down schools and businesses in at least 10 cities.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Spain okays ‘total’ arms embargo against Israel

The Spanish government yesterday approved a “total” arms embargo on Israel, part of a package of measures aimed at halting what Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called “the genocide in Gaza”.
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

'Guess what? I'm stuck because of you'

French president called Trump after being stopped on street by police
23 September 2025, 17:36 PM

Renewed H-1B visa favouring better paid, skilled employees proposed by Trump administration

Trump administration cites need to protect wages of U.S. workers
23 September 2025, 14:48 PM
23 September 2025, 14:36 PM

WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol, vaccines

Responds to Trump's claims of Tylenol links with autism
23 September 2025, 12:13 PM

EU queries Apple, Google, Microsoft over financial scams

Fears app stores could be used to create fake apps
23 September 2025, 12:03 PM

Hong Kong shuts down ahead of world's biggest typhoon this year

Windows in homes and businesses across the city were taped up
23 September 2025, 11:48 AM

Egypt frees activist Alaa Abdel Fattah after Sisi pardon

A key figure in Egypt's 2011 uprising, Abdel Fattah, 43, was released after years of advocacy efforts by family members, rights groups and the British government, with his mother, Leila Soueif, going on hunger strike.
23 September 2025, 11:36 AM

NATO warns Russia 'must stop' air violations on eastern flank

"Russia bears full responsibility for these actions, which are escalatory, risk miscalculation and endanger lives. They must stop," NATO's 32 member states said in a statement.
23 September 2025, 11:26 AM

Recognition of Palestinian state offers no relief for traumatised Gazans

Israel pressed on with Gaza offensive a day after world leaders embraced a Palestinian state
23 September 2025, 11:07 AM

Nepal's Karki navigates fragile peace amid youth revolt, party pushback

Karki has promised a anti-corruption committee and formed a panel to investigate the attacks on the protesters.
23 September 2025, 09:04 AM

China orders schools, businesses shut in 10 cities as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears

Ragasa is expected to make landfall in the central and western coastal areas of Guangdong within 24 hours
23 September 2025, 07:37 AM

Drones that shut Copenhagen Airport flown by 'capable operator', Danish police say

Copenhagen Airport was closed for four hours when two or three large drones were seen flying in its immediate vicinity
23 September 2025, 06:27 AM

UN aviation gathering opens under shadow of cyberattacks, geopolitical tensions

Technology is easing global aviation but remains vulnerable to attacks
23 September 2025, 04:23 AM

Who recognises Palestine, who doesn't, and why does it matter?

Here is an overview of diplomatic recognition of the state
23 September 2025, 04:15 AM

Trump to meet officials from Muslim-majority countries to discuss Gaza

Axios reported Trump will present the group with a proposal for peace and post-war governance in Gaza.
23 September 2025, 04:05 AM

Macron recognises Palestinian state at landmark UN summit

Macron called for an end to the war in Gaza.
23 September 2025, 00:46 AM