Mali junta battles ‘terrorist groups’
AFP, Bamako
7 hour(s) ago World
Palestinians vote amid pall of war
AFP, Ramallah
7 hour(s) ago World
6 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine
AFP, Kyiv
7 hour(s) ago Russian invasion of Ukraine
Trump calls off US envoys’ trip to Pakistan
Agencies
7 hour(s) ago US-Israel war on Iran
Trump cancels envoys' trip to Islamabad, but war not resuming
Reuters, Islamabad/Washington
8 hour(s) ago US-Israel war on Iran
Iran FM leaves Pakistan ahead of planned visit by US envoys
AFP, Islamabad
9 hour(s) ago US-Israel war on Iran

Trump admin likely overstepped authority in immigration crackdown, experts say

Still, the Supreme Court could ultimately determine if the White House has the far-reaching power it claims to decide who should be deported.
18 March 2025, 08:10 AM

Gaza strikes 'unconscionable', says UN humanitarian coordinator

A ceasefire must be reinstated immediately, Muhannad Hadi said in a statement
18 March 2025, 08:05 AM

Trump and Putin set for 'very critical' Ukraine call

A potentially crucial step toward halting the war in Ukraine
18 March 2025, 06:40 AM

India orders curfew after violence over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler

Monday's violence in the central Indian city damaged many vehicles and injured several people
18 March 2025, 06:32 AM

Trump treatment of Columbia puts US universities on edge

Columbia's student movement has been at the vanguard of protests that have exposed deep rifts over the war.
18 March 2025, 05:59 AM

What happens to the human body in deep space?

Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment -- these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation
18 March 2025, 03:33 AM

Small plane crash off Honduran island kills at least 6: officials

At least six people died Monday after a small plane skidded into the sea while taking off from the Honduran island of Roatan, firefighters said
18 March 2025, 03:28 AM

US 'consulted' by Israel before Gaza strikes: White House

The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza tonight
18 March 2025, 03:15 AM

Astronauts finally head home after unexpected nine-month ISS stay

The SpaceX craft carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams detached from the orbital outpost at 0505 GMT
18 March 2025, 02:42 AM

Trump says Xi to visit in 'not too distant future'

Trump did not give any further details.
18 March 2025, 02:35 AM

More than 400 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

The White House confirmed that Israel consulted US President Donald Trump's administration before launching the wave of strikes
18 March 2025, 02:12 AM

Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone today, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within weeks. 
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump’s freeze of VOA, others risks aiding enemies: EU

The EU yesterday warned that President Donald Trump’s freeze on US-funded media outlets, including Radio Free Europe, risked “benefitting our common adversaries”. 
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

80% of Afghan ops risk shutdown by June: WHO

The World Health Organization yesterday said 80 percent of services that it supports in Afghanistan could shut down by June due to a funding shortage.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Philippine Senate launches probe

The Philippine Senate yesterday said it will conduct a formal probe of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and swift handover last week to the International Criminal Court, which is to try him for alleged crimes against humanity.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Yemenis vow to defy US

Huge crowds joined protests in rebel-controlled Yemen on Monday after deadly US strikes killed dozens and sparked fears of a new cycle of violence in the conflict-torn country.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Canada PM seeks ‘reliable’ EU allies after Trump threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday said that his country was seeking to reinforce ties with “reliable” European allies, as he embarked on a transatlantic trip after his country’s economy and even sovereignty came under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Toll from US weekend tornadoes rises to at least 40

The death toll from tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the central and southern United States over the weekend has risen to at least 40 people, with dozens more injured, local authorities said.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Israel military says Gaza air strikes hit militants trying to plant explosives

The Israeli military said it launched air strikes in central and southern Gaza on Monday targeting militants attempting to plant explosives near Israeli forces stationed in the territory.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Iran says ‘committed’ to cooperating with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Monday that his country was “committed” to cooperating with the UN’s nuclear agency after meeting with its chief, Rafael Grossi.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM