US launches heavy strikes on Iran
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Israeli strikes kill 4 in Gaza
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POLICE CHECKPOINT / Militant attack kills 9 cops in north Pakistan
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Japan quake toll hits 34
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NZ FM in racism row with Chinese ambassador
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EXAM PAPER LEAK / India’s CBI files charges against 13
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No truce in India-Pakistan disinfo war
India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on both sides are vying to control public perceptions by peddling disinformation.
13 May 2025, 19:21 PM
Universe dying quicker than thought: study
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
13 May 2025, 18:05 PM
Record 83m people internally displaced worldwide: monitor
Raging conflicts, disasters and worsening climate change displaced tens of millions of people within their own countries last year, a new record, monitors said yesterday.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
WHO warns of lasting impact of hunger
Malnutrition rates are rising in Gaza and hunger could have lasting impacts on “an entire generation”, the World Health Organisation’s representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory said yesterday.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
US, KSA ink $142bn arms deal
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a mammoth arms deal yesterday that the White House called the largest “in history” amid a raft of agreements inked by Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
China offers LatAm, Caribbean billions
Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday vowed to deepen ties with Latin America at a time of “bloc confrontation” as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Putin ‘doesn’t dare’ meet Zelensky in Istanbul: EU
The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said yesterday she didn’t think Russian President Vladimir Putin would turn up for talks in Turkey this week with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump basks in Saudi welcome on business-focused state visit
Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish, royal welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first state visit of his second term, with the US president foremost focused on business deals at the start of a Gulf tour
13 May 2025, 11:06 AM
US deportations raise 'serious concerns': UN rights chief
The rights office said it had received information from family members and lawyers regarding more than 100 Venezuelans believed to be held in CECOT.
13 May 2025, 09:44 AM
US tariff pause on Beijing puts pressure on 'China-plus-one' countries
Now, everything is up in the air again following a breakthrough in US-China trade talks
13 May 2025, 06:48 AM
Pakistan says 40 civilians, 11 soldiers killed in India clashes last week
There were seven women and 15 children among those killed
13 May 2025, 06:43 AM
UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine
Russia has consistently denied any involvement in the tragedy
13 May 2025, 04:34 AM
China commits about $10 billion in credit lines to Latin America
President Xi Jinping delivered a speech to kick off a ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum
13 May 2025, 04:28 AM
Trump heads to the Gulf eyeing deals amid diplomatic offensive
The trip marks the US president's first major visit abroad of his second term, with the White House saying he looked forward to a 'historic return' to the region
13 May 2025, 04:28 AM
Hamas frees US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
Israel's military said he was back inside Israel to be "reunited with his family".
13 May 2025, 02:59 AM
Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' on eve of Cannes Festival
More than 350 figures from the cinema world condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter on the eve of the Cannes Festival
13 May 2025, 02:27 AM
UN chief warns of 'painful' reforms, including staff cuts
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday said reforming the global body will require "painful" changes, including staff reductions
13 May 2025, 02:24 AM
More than 83 mn people internally displaced worldwide: monitor
Raging conflicts, disasters and worsening climate change displaced tens of millions of people within their own countries last year, a new record, monitors said Tuesday
13 May 2025, 02:22 AM
Trump family bitcoin operation set to go public
A bitcoin mining start-up backed by US President Donald Trump's two eldest sons announced plans on Monday to go public on the New York Stock exchange via a merger
13 May 2025, 02:20 AM
Trade war de-escalation: US, China reach deal to slash tariffs
The United States and China have agreed to temporarily slash reciprocal tariffs in a deal that surpassed expectations as the world’s two biggest economies seek to end a damaging trade war that has stoked fears of recession and roiled financial markets.
12 May 2025, 18:23 PM