Israeli strikes kill 9 in Gaza
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Hungary PM shuts nuclear power plant
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Wildfires worsen in Washington state
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Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire: rescue officials
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Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot
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2 August 2026, 15:39 PM World

US, Ukraine agree to terms of critical minerals deal

One of the sources familiar with the deal said future weapons shipments are still being discussed between Washington and Kyiv.
26 February 2025, 05:17 AM

Their dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home

Going home only adds to the cost of the failed attempt to reach the United States.
26 February 2025, 04:18 AM

Bus crash in Thailand kills 18

Thailand has one of the worst road safety records in the world
26 February 2025, 04:09 AM

Trump blocked from imposing sweeping federal funding freeze

There remained a risk the administration might again try to shut off funding
26 February 2025, 03:37 AM

US envoy says Israel heading to Gaza talks after exchange deal

"It's either going to be in Doha or in Cairo, where negotiations will begin again with the Egyptians and the Qataris"
26 February 2025, 03:26 AM

Chile declares state of emergency after massive blackout

The worst blackout in the country in well over a decade caused transport chaos in the capital Santiago
26 February 2025, 03:16 AM

Trump to sell 'gold card' US visas for $5 million

Trump said sales of the new visa would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce the US national deficit.
26 February 2025, 02:45 AM

Ukraine’s reconstruction needs surpass $500bn

Ukraine will need over $500 billion to repair the damage resulting from the Russian invasion, which has entered its fourth year, according to a joint assessment published yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump overshadows debate to pick next Canadian PM

US President Donald Trump and his threats to slap punishing tariffs on Canada dominated a televised leadership debate Monday as part of the race to become the country’s next prime minister.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

UK’s Starmer boosts defence spending

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday he would increase defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP every year by 2027, rising to 3 percent after 2029, a clear signal to US President Donald Trump that Britain will step up its efforts to boost Europe’s security.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Israel squeezes Jenin camp in West Bank

Israeli bulldozers have demolished large areas of the now virtually empty Jenin refugee camp and appear to be carving wide roadways through its once-crowded warren of alleyways, echoing tactics already employed in Gaza as troops prepare for a long-term stay.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

US slaps sanctions on four Indian firms

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Indian companies citing their alleged role in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical industry. The move, announced by the US department of the treasury on Monday, is part of Washington’s continued pressure campaign against Tehran’s oil trade.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Saving nature can ‘unite world’

Global talks to protect nature restarted yesterday with a call for humanity to come together to “sustain life on the planet” and overcome the deep divisions that caused a previous meeting last year to end in disarray.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

29 dead due to hail, rain in Afghanistan: officials

Twenty-nine people died in two provinces in southwestern Afghanistan due to hail and heavy rain, officials said yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed cargo ship

Taiwan yesterday detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship after a subsea telecoms cable was severed off the island, the coast guard said.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Ukraine vote at UN: Russia praises ‘more balanced’ US position

The Kremlin yesterday praised Washington’s “balanced position” after the US voted with Russia at the United Nations to avoid condemnation of Moscow’s campaign against Ukraine.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

S Korea’s Yoon defiant as hearings draw to an end

Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol said yesterday South Korea had been facing an “existential crisis” when he declared martial law last year, remaining defiant and unapologetic as he faced the final day of impeachment hearings that could formally remove him from office.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Elon Musk gives ‘another chance’ to justify jobs

Elon Musk said US federal workers had “another chance” to justify their work or lose their jobs, as the original deadline passed yesterday with staff at multiple federal agencies told to disregard his request.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

India’s ex-Congress MP gets life term

A Delhi court yesterday awarded life imprisonment to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Musk gives federal workers 'another chance' to justify jobs

He had originally given federal government employees until the end of Monday to explain their work achievements in an email.
25 February 2025, 09:56 AM