Israel approved Trump's Gaza truce plan: White House

The White House said Thursday that Israel had accepted US President Donald Trump's proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, while discussions were "continuing" with Hamas
29 May 2025, 17:48 PM
29 May 2025, 11:37 AM

Amnesty says over 10,000 killed in two years in north, central Nigeria

At least 10,217 people have been killed in attacks by gunmen
29 May 2025, 11:29 AM

China slams 'unreasonable' US decision to revoke student visas

President Donald Trump's administration vowed a day earlier to revoke the visas of Chinese students
29 May 2025, 08:05 AM

China says 'no winners' in trade war as US court blocks tariffs

On the tariff issue, China has made clear its position many times
29 May 2025, 07:56 AM

Far-right Israeli minister announces creation of 22 settlements in West Bank

The party published a map showing the 22 sites spread across the territory
29 May 2025, 07:06 AM

Saudi frees Iran cleric it detained ahead of hajj: Iran media

Iran said it had held consular meetings with the cleric since his arrest on Monday after a video circulated online showing him criticising the Saudi government
29 May 2025, 07:02 AM

In macabre Manila street scene, woman crawls out of storm drain

As she made her way out of the drain, her head turned to the man taking her photos
29 May 2025, 05:24 AM

Trump admin appeals US court ruling blocking tariffs: filing

"Notice is hereby given that defendants appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from the Court's opinion and final judgment of May 28, 2025," the court filing said
29 May 2025, 04:22 AM

Harvard to hold graduation in shadow of Trump 'retribution'

Harvard is challenging all of the measures in court
29 May 2025, 04:10 AM

Early voting starts for S Korea election triggered by martial law

South Koreans are desperate to draw a line under months of political turmoil sparked by Yoon's declaration of martial law, for which he was impeached
29 May 2025, 04:01 AM

Manitoba urges thousands to evacuate as Canada wildfires spread

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said at a news conference that 17,000 people needed to move quickly
29 May 2025, 03:41 AM

Harvard settles lawsuit over enslaved ancestor images

The Cambridge institution has agreed to relinquish the images and has offered plaintiff Tamara Lanier a confidential monetary settlement.
29 May 2025, 03:32 AM

US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students

The move could disrupt a major source of income for American schools and a crucial pipeline of talent for US technology companies
29 May 2025, 03:16 AM

US trade court blocks tariffs in major setback for Trump

The opinion marks a significant setback to the Republican leader
29 May 2025, 03:10 AM

Elon Musk steps down from DOGE

Trump tasked Musk with cutting government spending as head of DOGE, but after a feverish start Musk announced in late April he was mostly stepping back to run his companies again.
29 May 2025, 02:55 AM

‘Golden Dome’ free for Canada if it joins US: Trump

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada could join his proposed "Golden Dome" missile defense system for free -- but only if it becomes part of the United States.
28 May 2025, 21:35 PM

Moderate earthquake jolts Dhaka

A moderate earthquake rattled Dhaka and several other parts of the country in the early hours of Wednesday.
28 May 2025, 20:55 PM

EU ‘well on track’ to reach 2030 climate targets

The European Union is on track to reach its 2030 climate targets, Brussels said yesterday, but uncertainty remains over the bloc’s ambitions to cut greenhouse gas emissions much further by 2040.
28 May 2025, 19:42 PM

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, the judiciary said yesterday.
28 May 2025, 18:36 PM