Philippine ferry fire kills five, 87 missing: coast guard
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Asia
August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor
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Environment
Trump promises each American $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in midterms
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United States
15 tankers, ships attacked near Hormuz strait
10 September 2026
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World
US war on Iran: Oil tops $100 a barrel for first time since July
10 September 2026
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Europe
US strikes five Iranian oil tankers
10 September 2026
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Middle East
RUSSIA’S BLACK SEA PORT CITY / Ukraine strikes oil terminal, naval base
10 September 2026
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World
OCCUPIED WEST BANK / Close Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, Israel tells UK
10 September 2026
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World
AIR TRAFFIC GLITCH / Cyberattack ruled out as more UK flights axed
10 September 2026
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World
Delhi bans tandoors in its fight against air pollution
The humble tandoor, used to prepare rotis and roasted delights, has become the latest target of Delhi’s pollution fight. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) issued directions banning tandoors that use coal and firewood across all hotels, restaurants and open eateries in the city.
18 December 2025
US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
Previously, Taiwan president announced $40 billion supplementary defence budget
18 December 2025
French court jails doctor for life for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12
Patients went into cardiac arrest in suspicious circumstances
18 December 2025
Wealthy nations curb labour migration as demand surges
Borders have been tightened despite economies facing urgent labour shortages
18 December 2025
Cambodia says Thai military bombs Poipet casino hub on border
Thailand has not commented on the strike as of early Thursday afternoon
18 December 2025
Takeaways from Trump's year-end address to the nation
Trump blames Biden for economic and policy issues
18 December 2025
Imran’s sons planning to visit Pakistan in January, say ex-premier being held in ‘death cell’
The duo also shared that they were looking to do more advocacy and visit Brussels or Geneva in January to speak to politicians and officials about Imran’s situation
18 December 2025
At least 12 killed in Nigeria mining site attack, group says
Tuesday's attack came just days after four children were killed in a nearby village
18 December 2025
Israel approves natural gas deal with Egypt, Netanyahu says
Israel signed the export agreement in August with Chevron and its partners, NewMed NWMDp.TA and Ratio
18 December 2025
US forces strike 'narco-trafficking' vessel in Pacific, 4 killed
The latest strike brings the death toll up to 99 since the United States began in September striking alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean
18 December 2025
Trump promises US 'economic boom' in 2026
'Our country is back, stronger than ever before, Trump said in his speech from the White House
18 December 2025
US adds seven countries to full travel ban list
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expanded a list of countries subject to a full travel ban, prohibiting citizens from an additional seven countries, including Syria, from entering the United States.
17 December 2025
More than 100 buildings collapse in Gaza storms
Palestinian Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said yesterday at least 17 residential buildings have completely and 90 partially collapsed since the heavy rains and high winds lashed the enclave.
17 December 2025
Rome’s Colosseum metro station reveals ancient treasures
Beyond the entrance of Rome’s newest metro station under the Colosseum, there are display cases filled with hundreds of ancient artefacts found during a decade-long construction project.
17 December 2025
Romanian journos back outlet behind graft protests
Dozens of Romanian journalists and several NGOs signed an open letter yesterday backing an under-pressure media outlet whose investigation sparked nationwide anti-corruption protests.
17 December 2025
Trump’s Gaza plan: Pak military chief Munir in spotlight
Pakistan’s most powerful military chief in decades faces the toughest test of his newly amassed powers as Washington pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to the Gaza stabilisation force, a move analysts say could spark domestic backlash.
17 December 2025
Trump orders ‘blockade’ of sanctioned vessels
US President Donald Trump ordered on Tuesday a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, in Washington’s latest move to increase pressure on Nicolas Maduro’s government, targeting its main source of income.
17 December 2025
Alleged killer charged with 15 murders
A man who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offences, including murder and terrorism, police said yesterday.
17 December 2025
Nobel Peace laureate Machado doing well despite injured back, no longer in Oslo
Fractured a vertebra while fleeing to Oslo to receive award
17 December 2025
Warner Bros Discovery board rejects rival bid from Paramount
Calls the offer 'illusory'
17 December 2025