Ozone layer ‘healing’: UN

The Earth’s protective ozone layer is healing and the hole should fully disappear in coming decades, the UN said yesterday, hailing the success of concerted international action.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Gaza deadliest conflict ever for journos

A UN expert accused Israel Monday of intentionally targeting journalists in a bid to cover up “genocide”, warning that the war raging there was the deadliest ever for media workers.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

‘We pulled children out in pieces’

As drones buzzed overhead in the morning sun, Palestinians gently lifted from the rubble a blanket holding a body, the latest casualty of Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza City.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

World’s ‘oldest mummies’ found in Asia!

Some ancient societies in China and southeast Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Nothing here’

After youth protests over corruption and joblessness toppled Nepal’s parliament and left dozens dead, villagers like Santosh Sunar see their own struggles reflected in the nation’s turmoil.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Fossil fuels harm from ‘cradle to grave’: report

The extraction, transportation and burning of planet-heating fossil fuels have a huge impact on people’s health that starts before they are born and lasts until they die, a report warned Tuesday.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Pak military kills 31 TTP militants

Pakistan’s military said it had killed 31 local Taliban militants in two separate operations near the border with Afghanistan, where the group’s presence has increased.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM
16 September 2025, 16:47 PM

India, Iran join Belarus-Russia military drills: Russian agency

India, Iran and other Moscow allies from Asia and Africa have joined the Russia-Belarus Zapad military drills, Russian state media reported on Tuesday, citing the Kremlin.."The coalition force includes task forces and military contingents from the armed forces of the People's Republic of B
16 September 2025, 16:35 PM

Colombia halts US arms purchases over downgrading in drug fight

Decision comes after Trump administration decertifies nation in drug war
16 September 2025, 15:48 PM

Robert Redford, Hollywood’s ‘Sundance Kid’, rides into the sunset at 89

Oscar-winning actor and director founded Sundance Festival, championed independent cinema
16 September 2025, 12:55 PM

UK protesters in court charged with supporting Palestine Action

Elderly Activists Charged Under UK's "Terrorism" Act
16 September 2025, 12:45 PM

Luxembourg says will recognise Palestinian State

Luc Frieden said that "the situation on the ground has deteriorated considerably in recent months"
16 September 2025, 09:08 AM

Israel military official says troops moving into centre of Gaza City

The Israeli military launched a ground assault on Gaza City overnight Tuesday
16 September 2025, 08:58 AM

UN investigators say Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

UN probe finds Israel PM, president 'incited the commission of genocide' in Gaza
16 September 2025, 07:10 AM

FBI chief Kash Patel faces Senate panel

Patel has come under fire from both the right and the left since being named by Trump to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the nation's premier law enforcement agency.
16 September 2025, 06:56 AM

US says Colombia, Venezuela failed to fight drug trafficking

The decision could affect funding for the countries
16 September 2025, 05:26 AM

Rubio asks Qatar to stay as mediator after Israeli strike

Rubio said the United States would work with Qatar to finalise a defence agreement soon despite the Israeli military action.
16 September 2025, 05:16 AM

US targets China's grip on global ports in sweeping maritime mission

The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand US maritime influence since the 1970s
16 September 2025, 05:06 AM

Israel sets Gaza 'on fire' as Rubio warns days left for deal

We will not relent and we will not back down until the mission is accomplished, says Israeli defence minister
16 September 2025, 04:59 AM