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‘I no longer have a country’: Antiwar Russians who fled unlikely to return

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 13:17
Huge waves of Russians left after the Ukraine war began. Many still feel a sense of guilt over the conflict.

Iran and Pakistan rebuilding diplomatic ties following tit-for-tat strikes

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 13:13
Islamabad and Tehran's detente should help soothe some concerns of regional escalation from the war in Gaza.

Resolving the Baloch issue is in Pakistan’s political and economic interest

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 13:10
Treating what is going in the province of Balochistan as a security matter only is the wrong approach.

Dozens arrested in Ecuador over hospital takeover attempt

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 13:07
Police in Ecuador have arrested dozens of suspected gang members over an alleged attempt to take over a hospital.

Boakai sworn in as new Liberia president after victory over Weah

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 12:50
The new president is expected to tackle poverty and corruption that flourished under his predecessor, George Weah.

‘Let’s talk about it’: EU’s Borrell presses Israel on two-state solution

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 12:15
EU foreign policy chief says Israel's plan to destroy Hamas in Gaza is not working as bloc's foreign ministers meet.

India’s Modi opens controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 12:07
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the opening of the temple heralds a 'new era' for India.

How Israel has repeatedly rejected Hamas truce offers

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 11:34
On Sunday, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu turned down a Hamas offer to end the war. It's only the latest such instance.

Gaza and Germany’s departure from reason

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:56
In an open letter, 300 scholars from across the world condemn Germany's complicity in Israel's genocide.

Japan hopes to restore power to ‘Moon Sniper’

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:56
Space agency JAXA says its vessel could be revived thanks to an early shutdown, noting it has 'lots' of data.

Sony scraps merger with India’s Zee

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:52
The collapse blows the chance for both firms to better compete with international streaming rivals.

India’s Modi opens Ram temple built on site of demolished mosque in Ayodhya

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:32
Temple consecration marks unofficial start to Hindu nationalist leader's re-election campaign in polls later this year.

Babri mosque to Ram temple: A timeline from 1528 to 2024

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:24
Ram temple is inaugurated in Ayodhya 32 years after a Hindu nationalist mob demolished the Mughal era Babri mosque.

Spain’s Housing Battles: A pensioner-turned-activist fights evictions

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:23
Under threat of eviction, Antonio emerges from his quiet retirement to fight for housing rights in Spain.

Russia hands down criminal charges following rare large protest

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:02
Activists in Bashkortostan face 15 years in prison on charges of organising 'mass riots', assaulting public officials.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 108

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 09:28
Netanyahu rejects a deal with Hamas to end the war while diplomatic efforts continue amid Israeli bombing of Gaza.

Why is India’s Ram temple in Ayodhya controversial?

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 07:35
The BJP's Prime Minister Modi will be opening the temple on Monday, three years after laying its first stone.

Landslide buries 47 people in China’s southwestern Yunnan province

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 06:15
Rescue efforts under way in mountainous area of southwestern China after pre-dawn disaster.

Netanyahu rejects Hamas deal to end war, release captives

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 04:27
Israeli leader says soldiers will have “fallen in vain” if he accept Palestinian group's terms to end the war.

‘Might get worse’: As Modi unveils Ram temple, Indian Muslims fear future

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 04:06
As a celebratory atmosphere envelops much of India, many among its 200 million Muslims wonder what’s next for them.

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