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Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF
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Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
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Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call
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Israeli strikes kill 4 more in Gaza
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Fossil fuel exit talks wrap in Colombia
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US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
30 April 2026, 15:44 PM
US-Israel war on Iran
US says Gaza ceasefire talks on track
The ceasefire has largely halted the Israel-Hamas war sparked by the October 7, 2023 attack, and has seen 25 hostages released so far in exchange for hundreds of prisoners.
26 February 2025, 09:40 AM
46 killed as Sudanese army plane crashes in residential area
Sudanese army had said several military personnel and civilians were killed in the incident
26 February 2025, 09:35 AM
What are Ukraine's critical minerals and why does Trump want them?
Ukraine's soils hold some five percent of the world's mineral resources
26 February 2025, 07:46 AM
Trump to convene first cabinet meeting, including Musk
The US Senate has approved all of Trump's cabinet picks so far, despite outcry from Democrats over their trackrecords and lack of experience.
26 February 2025, 06:42 AM
US, Ukraine agree to terms of critical minerals deal
One of the sources familiar with the deal said future weapons shipments are still being discussed between Washington and Kyiv.
26 February 2025, 05:17 AM
Their dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home
Going home only adds to the cost of the failed attempt to reach the United States.
26 February 2025, 04:18 AM
Bus crash in Thailand kills 18
Thailand has one of the worst road safety records in the world
26 February 2025, 04:09 AM
Trump blocked from imposing sweeping federal funding freeze
There remained a risk the administration might again try to shut off funding
26 February 2025, 03:37 AM
US envoy says Israel heading to Gaza talks after exchange deal
"It's either going to be in Doha or in Cairo, where negotiations will begin again with the Egyptians and the Qataris"
26 February 2025, 03:26 AM
Chile declares state of emergency after massive blackout
The worst blackout in the country in well over a decade caused transport chaos in the capital Santiago
26 February 2025, 03:16 AM
Trump to sell 'gold card' US visas for $5 million
Trump said sales of the new visa would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce the US national deficit.
26 February 2025, 02:45 AM
Saving nature can ‘unite world’
Global talks to protect nature restarted yesterday with a call for humanity to come together to “sustain life on the planet” and overcome the deep divisions that caused a previous meeting last year to end in disarray.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
29 dead due to hail, rain in Afghanistan: officials
Twenty-nine people died in two provinces in southwestern Afghanistan due to hail and heavy rain, officials said yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed cargo ship
Taiwan yesterday detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship after a subsea telecoms cable was severed off the island, the coast guard said.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Ukraine vote at UN: Russia praises ‘more balanced’ US position
The Kremlin yesterday praised Washington’s “balanced position” after the US voted with Russia at the United Nations to avoid condemnation of Moscow’s campaign against Ukraine.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
S Korea’s Yoon defiant as hearings draw to an end
Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol said yesterday South Korea had been facing an “existential crisis” when he declared martial law last year, remaining defiant and unapologetic as he faced the final day of impeachment hearings that could formally remove him from office.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Elon Musk gives ‘another chance’ to justify jobs
Elon Musk said US federal workers had “another chance” to justify their work or lose their jobs, as the original deadline passed yesterday with staff at multiple federal agencies told to disregard his request.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
India’s ex-Congress MP gets life term
A Delhi court yesterday awarded life imprisonment to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Ukraine’s reconstruction needs surpass $500bn
Ukraine will need over $500 billion to repair the damage resulting from the Russian invasion, which has entered its fourth year, according to a joint assessment published yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump overshadows debate to pick next Canadian PM
US President Donald Trump and his threats to slap punishing tariffs on Canada dominated a televised leadership debate Monday as part of the race to become the country’s next prime minister.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM