At UN, Kinshasa denounces Rwandan ‘declaration of war’ UNITED NATIONS: The Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday called for UN Security Council sanctions against Rwanda,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
Middle East Israeli forces kill 15 in south Lebanon on pullout deadline Lebanon health ministry says Israeli forces opened fire on citizens who were trying to return to their villages Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:33pm
Middle East Health ministry in Gaza says war toll at 47,306 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Sunday the death toll from the war with Israel had reached... Published 26 Jan, 2025 09:32pm
Asia South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree SEOUL: South Korea’s prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
Europe UK ‘happy’ to look at joining EU-Med trade pact: finance minister LONDON: Finance minister Rachel Reeves said Sunday the UK government is “happy” to consider joining a pan-European... Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:51pm
Europe Ukraine claims drone attack on Russian oil refinery KYIV: Ukraine on Sunday claimed a night-time drone attack on a Russian oil refinery south of Moscow, in the second... Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:43pm
South Asia Afghan Taliban supporters rally against ICC arrest warrant requests GHAZNI: Some 200 Taliban supporters rallied in central Afghanistan on Sunday against the International Criminal... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 06:57pm
Middle East Gaza officials say tens of thousands blocked from reaching north at Israeli barrier NUSEIRAT: Gaza’s civil defence agency said tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians were blocked from returning... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:46pm
USA US may put ‘very big bounty’ on Afghan Taliban leaders, Secretary of State Rubio says Newly appointed Secretary of State says the bounty could be bigger than the one placed on [Osama] Bin Laden by Washington Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:23pm
South Asia Iran FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Kabul in first visit after Taliban’s takeover KABUL: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Kabul Sunday on the highest-level visit by an Iranian... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:35pm
USA Donald Trump praises British PM for ‘good job’ ahead of phone call MIAMI: US President Donald Trump applauded British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday for doing “a very good... Published 26 Jan, 2025 01:34pm
South Asia India shows military might and diversity at Republic Day parade NEW DELHI: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto looked on as guest of honour at India’s annual military and... Published 26 Jan, 2025 01:31pm
Europe Polls open in Belarus presidential election: AFP journalist MINSK: Polls opened in Belarus on Sunday for a presidential election, with longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:56am
Europe Zelenskiy says Trump could end Ukraine war only if Kyiv included in talks KYIV: U.S. President Donald Trump could fulfil his promise to end the war in Ukraine, but only if he includes Kyiv... Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:36pm
Brazil condemns handcuffing of deportees on flight from US SAO PAULO: Brazilian officials demanded that US agents remove handcuffs from a group of deportees who were flown to... Published 26 Jan, 2025 11:42am
USA Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza Newly elected US president says this could be a temporary or long-term suggestion Updated 26 Jan, 2025 10:18pm
WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike The head of the World Health Organization called on Saturday for an end to attacks on healthcare workers and... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:36am
USA Trump makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden pause WASHINGTON: Republican President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has instructed the US military to release a hold... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:32am
USA Donald Trump discussing TikTok purchase with multiple people, decision in 30 days ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was in talks with multiple people over buying... Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:25am
Six peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in DRC GOMA: Six foreign peacekeepers have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between the... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
South Asia Health and security: Indonesia, India sign wide range of agreements JAKARTA/MUMBAI: Indonesia and India signed a wide range of agreements on Saturday covering culture, health,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Hegseth sworn in as US defense secretary WASHINGTON: Former infantryman and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth was sworn in as US defense secretary Saturday,... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am
Europe Three killed in Ukrainian shelling of town in Kherson region MOSCOW: Three civilians were killed after Ukrainian forces had shelled the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in... Published 26 Jan, 2025 02:54am