Trump treatment of Columbia puts US universities on edge

Columbia's student movement has been at the vanguard of protests that have exposed deep rifts over the war.
18 March 2025, 05:59 AM

What happens to the human body in deep space?

Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment -- these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation
18 March 2025, 03:33 AM

Small plane crash off Honduran island kills at least 6: officials

At least six people died Monday after a small plane skidded into the sea while taking off from the Honduran island of Roatan, firefighters said
18 March 2025, 03:28 AM

US 'consulted' by Israel before Gaza strikes: White House

The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza tonight
18 March 2025, 03:15 AM

Astronauts finally head home after unexpected nine-month ISS stay

The SpaceX craft carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams detached from the orbital outpost at 0505 GMT
18 March 2025, 02:42 AM

Trump says Xi to visit in 'not too distant future'

Trump did not give any further details.
18 March 2025, 02:35 AM

More than 400 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

The White House confirmed that Israel consulted US President Donald Trump's administration before launching the wave of strikes
18 March 2025, 02:12 AM

Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone today, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within weeks. 
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump’s freeze of VOA, others risks aiding enemies: EU

The EU yesterday warned that President Donald Trump’s freeze on US-funded media outlets, including Radio Free Europe, risked “benefitting our common adversaries”. 
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

80% of Afghan ops risk shutdown by June: WHO

The World Health Organization yesterday said 80 percent of services that it supports in Afghanistan could shut down by June due to a funding shortage.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Philippine Senate launches probe

The Philippine Senate yesterday said it will conduct a formal probe of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and swift handover last week to the International Criminal Court, which is to try him for alleged crimes against humanity.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Yemenis vow to defy US

Huge crowds joined protests in rebel-controlled Yemen on Monday after deadly US strikes killed dozens and sparked fears of a new cycle of violence in the conflict-torn country.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Canada PM seeks ‘reliable’ EU allies after Trump threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday said that his country was seeking to reinforce ties with “reliable” European allies, as he embarked on a transatlantic trip after his country’s economy and even sovereignty came under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Toll from US weekend tornadoes rises to at least 40

The death toll from tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the central and southern United States over the weekend has risen to at least 40 people, with dozens more injured, local authorities said.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Israel military says Gaza air strikes hit militants trying to plant explosives

The Israeli military said it launched air strikes in central and southern Gaza on Monday targeting militants attempting to plant explosives near Israeli forces stationed in the territory.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Iran says ‘committed’ to cooperating with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Monday that his country was “committed” to cooperating with the UN’s nuclear agency after meeting with its chief, Rafael Grossi.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked alarm about overcrowding on the nation's highest mountain, a once-peaceful pilgrimage site.
17 March 2025, 08:29 AM

Iran says Trump letter mirrors his statements

Khamenei effectively ruled out holding talks with the United States
17 March 2025, 08:13 AM

Peru declares state of emergency in capital over extortion killings

The move came after singer Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima.
17 March 2025, 08:06 AM

Dark oxygen: A deep-sea discovery that has split scientists

The discovery called into question long-held assumptions about the origins of life on Earth
17 March 2025, 05:08 AM