US military drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept

A Russian Su-27 fighter jet intercepted and struck the propeller of a US military MQ-9 "Reaper" surveillance drone on Tuesday, causing it to crash into the Black Sea, the Pentagon said, in the first such incident since Russia's invasion of Ukraine over a year ago..NATO's Supreme Allied Com
14 March 2023

Shipwreck in med: 17 Bangladeshis rescued, brought ashore in Italy

Seventeen Bangladeshis rescued after the latest deadly shipwreck in the Mediterranean were brought ashore by the Italian authorities on Monday as Italy faced criticism for its response to the crisis.
14 March 2023

Five killed in Somalia suicide attack, governor wounded

At least five people were killed and 11 others, including a regional governor, wounded in a suicide attack yesterday in southern Somalia, a police commander told AFP.
14 March 2023

Ukraine’s future depends on eastern battlefields

Ukraine’s future hinges on the outcome of battles in the east, including in and around Bakhmut, President Volodymyr Zelensky said early yesterday, as Russian troops keep coming in waves along the frontline in eastern Ukraine.
14 March 2023

Death toll in Malawi jumps to 190

The death toll in Malawi from tropical storm Freddy has jumped to 190 from 99 reported previously, the country’s disaster management agency said yesterday.
14 March 2023

Cops misusing rubber bullets worldwide

Police use of rubber bullets and other projectiles against peaceful protesters has become increasingly routine worldwide, leading to many eye injuries and even deaths, Amnesty International warned yesterday.
14 March 2023

‘Cold, hard facts’ should guide climate policy

The head of the United Nations called Monday for scientists to serve up “cold, hard facts” to push governments into making policies that curb climate change before a key global warming threshold is passed.
14 March 2023

Ex-UK PM to face grilling

British lawmakers will next week quiz former prime minister Boris Johnson over whether he lied to them about “Partygate”, in a probe that could trigger his removal as a member of parliament.
14 March 2023

Russian snipers abused child, gang raped mother: Ukraine

Ukraine has accused two Russian soldiers of sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl and gang raping her mother at gunpoint in front of her father, as part of widespread allegations of abuse during the more than one-year-long invasion..According to Ukrainian prosecution files seen by Reute
14 March 2023

5 UAE supermarkets offer up to 75% discount on essentials for Ramadan

Shoppers can benefit from up to 75 percent off on over 10,000 food and nonfood products during the holy month. Several retailers have announced reduction of prices which will have a positive economic impact on consumers
14 March 2023

How sustainable is 'white gold?'

Vital for the production of electric vehicle batteries, lithium, often referred to as "white gold", is in demand. It's also in short supply. How sustainable is its extraction and production?
14 March 2023

Global bank stock rout deepens as SVB collapse fans crisis fears

Shockwaves from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank pounded global bank stocks further on Tuesday as assurances from President Joe Biden and other policymakers did little to calm markets and prompted a rethink on the interest rate outlook..Biden's efforts to reassure markets and depositors
14 March 2023

North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles, Seoul says

"Our military detected two short-range ballistic missiles fired towards the East Sea from Jangyon area in South Hwanghae province from 0741 (2241 GMT) to 0751"
14 March 2023

‘Fierce’ battles rage in central Bakhmut

Moscow and Kyiv both reported fierce fighting in the war’s bloodiest battle over the eastern city of Bakhmut, while Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to visit Russia as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter said yesterday.
13 March 2023

European arms imports double in 2022: SIPRI

Arms imports into Europe almost doubled in 2022, driven by massive shipments to Ukraine, which has become the world’s third-largest destination, researchers said yesterday.
13 March 2023

95th Academy Awards: ‘Everything Everywhere’ wins all at once

If last year’s ‘slap’ incident tainted the Oscars ceremony, this year’s ceremony was a more than a welcome step in the right direction
13 March 2023

Biden admin approves Alaska oil drilling project

The Biden administration, brushing aside pressure from environmentalists, yesterday approved a controversial oil drilling project on Alaska’s North Slope.
13 March 2023

ICC to open war crimes cases against Russians: report

The court would also seek arrest warrants for several people
13 March 2023

Fuelled by Ukraine, European arms imports double in 2022

Arms imports into Europe almost doubled in 2022, driven by massive shipments to Ukraine, which has become the world's third-largest destination, researchers said Monday.
13 March 2023

HSBC buys failed US bank SVB's UK arm for £1

The UK arm of failed US lender Silicon Valley Bank has been sold to HSBC for a nominal £1 ($1.2) in a rescue deal, the government and HSBC announced Monday
13 March 2023