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US ‘stuck’ in war it launched
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Myanmar military escalates civilian killings: monitor
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China backs Brazil govt in opposing ‘interference’
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South Korea’s Yoon gets suspended jail term
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Ukrainian strikes on Russia kill 5
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Malaysia detains 100 Rohingya refugees
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Three police officers shot dead, two wounded in Pennsylvania
The shooter was shot to death by police
18 September 2025, 02:34 AM
146 land defenders killed globally in 2024, 1/3 in Colombia: NGO
Nearly 150 land and environment defenders were murdered or disappeared worldwide in 2024, with Colombia accounting for a third of cases, according to a report Tuesday by advocacy group Global Witness.
17 September 2025, 18:52 PM
Ostrich and emu ancestors could fly: study
It may sound like a joke, but scientists have long been puzzled by how the family of birds that includes African ostriches, Australian emus and cassowaries, New Zealand kiwis and South American rheas spread across the world -- given that none of them can fly.
17 September 2025, 18:38 PM
Outcry grows as Israel steps up Gaza assault
Dozens of Palestinians were killed yesterday as Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on the second day of a ground offensive widely condemned by world powers.
17 September 2025, 18:12 PM
East Timor axes plan to buy SUVs for MPs
East Timor’s parliament has bowed to public pressure and dropped a plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers in one of southeast Asia’s poorest nations, but sceptical protesters returned to the streets yesterday.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Maoist rebels in India ‘offer to give up armed struggle’
Maoist rebels in India are suspending their armed struggle and are ready for talks, they said in a statement, though authorities yesterday said they were still verifying its authenticity.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
EU eyes deeper India ties amid tariff concerns
The European Commission set out plans yesterday to deepen cooperation with India in fields such as defence, technology and trade despite tensions over New Delhi’s closer ties to Moscow.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump begins state visit to UK amid pomp and protests
King Charles greeted Donald Trump yesterday as the US president’s historic second state visit to Britain began with unprecedented pomp, intense security, technology investments and planned protests.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Ben without Jerry as ice cream co-founder exits after feud with Unilever over Gaza
Jerry claims to be 'silenced' by Unilever on Gaza
17 September 2025, 12:30 PM
Gold worth 600,000 euros stolen in Paris museum heist
Alarm and surveillance system previously disabled in a July attack
17 September 2025, 12:19 PM
Plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers: East Timor police clash with protesters
Demonstrators in Dili torch vehicle, burn tyres as anger mounts in one of Asia’s poorest nations
17 September 2025, 10:33 AM
Estimated 16,500 climate change deaths during Europe summer: study
The rapidly-produced study is the latest effort by climate and health researchers to quickly link the death toll during heatwaves to global warming
17 September 2025, 09:15 AM
Israel to open new route for Gazans fleeing besieged city
The Israeli military unleashed a massive bombardment of Gaza City before dawn on Tuesday
17 September 2025, 07:29 AM
Peru protest strands hundreds of tourists near Machu Picchu
Protesters say there is a lack of transparency and fairness in the process of replacing tourist bus operator Consettur after its concession expired
17 September 2025, 05:43 AM
Kirk suspect faces death penalty for aggravated murder charge
The most serious charge is aggravated murder, while others include obstruction of justice and witness tampering, allegedly for ordering his roommate to stay silent.
17 September 2025, 05:27 AM
Trump admin sued over actions against University of California
The lawsuit seeks to forbid the government from using financial threats against the system
17 September 2025, 05:16 AM
Japan won't recognise a Palestinian state given US ties, media report says
Several governments, including those in Britain, France, Canada and Australia, have said they will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly this month
17 September 2025, 05:05 AM
Colombia halts US arms purchases in row over drug fight delisting
Trump denounced his leftist Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro for not only failing to curb cocaine production, but overseeing its surge to "all-time records."
17 September 2025, 05:02 AM
UN experts slam US 'extrajudicial' Venezuela drug boat killings
Donald Trump confirmed that a new US strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat from Venezuela
17 September 2025, 02:24 AM
Britain rolls out royal red carpet for Trump's state visit
Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday
17 September 2025, 02:17 AM