Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks
AFP. Tehran
31 July 2026, 08:33 AM US-Israel war on Iran
Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
AFP, Washington
31 July 2026, 08:24 AM 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

President’s ‘fun’ fails to uplift American spirit

After 100 days of political chaos and economic shock that have sent his approval ratings tumbling, Donald Trump hopes to regain the unqualified adulation of his supporters Tuesday at one of his bread-and-butter events: a public rally.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Israel ‘live-streamed Gaza genocide’

Amnesty International yesterday accused Israel of committing a “live-streamed genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza by forcibly displacing most of the population and deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe.
29 April 2025, 18:00 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

Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza

Amnesty International today accused Israel of committing a "live-streamed genocide" by forcibly displacing most Gazans and deliberately creating a humanitarian catastrophe -- allegations Israel dismissed as "blatant lies"
29 April 2025, 13:25 PM

Pakistan says it shot down Indian drone along Kashmir border

Pakistan's military shot down an Indian drone along the de facto Kashmir border, state radio in Islamabad reported
29 April 2025, 10:06 AM

Adidas warns US tariffs to push up prices

The firm makes a large chunk of its goods in Asian countries
29 April 2025, 09:22 AM

Trump admin withholding $436.87 billion in approved spending, top Democrats say

Almost $42 billion was frozen or canceled for the State Department, including the frozen support for USAID
29 April 2025, 09:05 AM

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Carney's Liberals win tight Canada election, Conservative leader Poilievre concedes
29 April 2025, 06:17 AM

Canada should 'never forget' lessons of US 'betrayal': PM Carney

"We are over the shock of the American betrayal, but we should never forget the lessons," Carney said.
29 April 2025, 06:01 AM

North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia will aid North Korea militarily if needed under treaty obligations
29 April 2025, 05:14 AM

India shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots in security review

No time period was given. Government officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
29 April 2025, 05:06 AM

Trump to reduce impact of auto tariffs, commerce secretary says

A White House official confirmed the report and indicated the move would be made official on Tuesday.
29 April 2025, 04:36 AM

Analyst reaction to Liberals victory in Canada election

Trading in currency markets in Asian hours thinned owing to a holiday in Japan
29 April 2025, 04:29 AM

Heavy ashfall affects thousands in Philippine province of Sorsogon as Mount Bulusan erupts

Following the eruption, Phivolcs raised the volcano’s status from alert level 0 (normal) to alert level 1 (low-level unrest), warning of the possibility of further phreatic eruptions
29 April 2025, 04:28 AM

142 people prosecuted in Europe for helping migrants in 2024: NGO

At least 142 people were prosecuted in 2024 for helping or rescuing migrants across Europe, a report by a group defending migrants' rights warned on Tuesday
29 April 2025, 04:21 AM

Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' against Gaza Palestinians

In its annual report, Amnesty charged that Israel had acted with 'specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, thus committing genocide'
29 April 2025, 04:21 AM

China blames US tariffs for halting Boeing plane deliveries

China's commerce ministry said, "Relevant Chinese airlines and Boeing in the United States have suffered greatly."
29 April 2025, 03:50 AM

Women bear the brunt of crumbling maternity services in Nepal’s Baglung

With birthing centres out of reach, medical equipment failing, and roads often impassable, home births remain a dangerous norm in remote villages
29 April 2025, 03:46 AM

Israel security chief fired by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15

On Sunday, Netanyahu filed an affidavit of his own to the court calling Bar a 'liar'
29 April 2025, 03:38 AM

Kashmir leader calls for caution in Indian response after deadly attack

Some Kashmir residents have also spoken out against the move by the authorities to destroy several homes of militants' families, like that of Rifat Sheikh.
29 April 2025, 02:57 AM