Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks
AFP. Tehran
11 hour(s) ago US-Israel war on Iran
Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
AFP, Washington
11 hour(s) ago US-Israel war on Iran
US launches heavy strikes on Iran
Agencies
31 July 2026, 00:00 AM US-Israel war on Iran
Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack
Reuters, Kyiv
31 July 2026, 00:00 AM Russian invasion of Ukraine
9 civilians killed in Sudan drone attack
AFP, Khartoum
31 July 2026, 00:00 AM Africa & rest of the world
US-IRAN WAR / Gulf states test China’s influence on Tehran
Reuters, Beirut
31 July 2026, 00:00 AM World
Israeli strikes kill 4 in Gaza
Reuters, Cairo
31 July 2026, 00:00 AM World

US backs Israel’s ban on UNRWA Gaza aid ops

A US official yesterday told the International Court of Justice there were “serious concerns” about the impartiality of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

‘We’ve done everything’

Donald Trump promised Tuesday that he is just getting started as he marked the radical and vengeful beginning of a presidency that has shaken the world and destabilized the United States.
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Iran hangs 'high-ranking spy' for Israel: judiciary

The man was convicted in the 2022 assassination of a Revolutionary Guards colonel
30 April 2025, 10:49 AM

Iran says next nuclear talks with US set for Saturday in Rome

Both countries have held three rounds of talks aiming for a deal
30 April 2025, 10:43 AM

13 killed as sectarian clashes near Damascus spread: authorities, monitor

While seeking to present a more moderate image to the world, Syria's new authorities must also contend with pressures from radical Islamists within their ranks
30 April 2025, 09:50 AM

Swiss ban on Hamas comes into force May 15

The ban is designed to counter the movement's activities and stop people supporting the group, the statement added.
30 April 2025, 09:46 AM

Belgium's green light for red light workers

Since December, Belgium's sex workers can access legal protections and labour rights, such as paid leave, like any other profession
30 April 2025, 05:54 AM

Indonesian court bans government, company from defamation complaints

Human rights activists have said the Electronic Information and Transaction Law is a threat to freedom of speech
30 April 2025, 04:04 AM

Philippines condemns killing of veteran journalist

Philippines is one of the world's most dangerous places for journalists
30 April 2025, 03:57 AM

Harvard antisemitism and Islamophobia task forces find widespread fear, bigotry

Harvard and other universities face extraordinary pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration
30 April 2025, 03:41 AM

Multiple challenges await Canada's Carney

Carney acknowledged in a victory speech that the coming months will be difficult
30 April 2025, 02:52 AM

Trump tempers auto tariffs, winning cautious praise from industry

Trump signed an executive order to limit the impact of overlapping tariffs on automakers.
30 April 2025, 02:49 AM

Sweden stunned by new deadly gun attack

Gunfire erupted in the centre of Uppsala a day before a spring festival
30 April 2025, 02:44 AM

Trump celebrates 100 days in office with campaign-style rally

Trump has shaken up the United States like few presidents before him.
30 April 2025, 02:38 AM

Pakistan's minister Tarar warns of possible Indian military strike within 24-36 hours

This comes as tensions rise between the two nuclear-armed nations rise
30 April 2025, 02:31 AM

Trump threats help Liberals win Canada polls

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney completed a comeback victory for the governing Liberals in Monday’s election, positioning himself for a global role as a champion of multilateralism against US President Donald Trump’s more protectionist policies.
29 April 2025, 18:05 PM

Restaurant fire in China kills 22

A restaurant fire in northeastern China killed 22 people and injured three yesterday, Beijing’s state media said, with footage posted online showing fierce flames engulfing the building.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Have two or more kids, avoid paying income tax

Hungary yesterday passed a law exempting women with two or three children from paying income tax as part of a costly drive to try to reverse population decline.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Diplomacy, not confrontation’

Brazil, which chairs the 11-nation BRICS grouping that also includes Russia and China, called for closer cooperation as the world deals with conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and trade wars under US President Donald Trump.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Zelensky slams Putin’s truce call

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has branded a three-day truce announced by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as an “attempt at manipulation”.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM