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Qatar hails mediation ‘milestone’ as it hosts freed Ukrainian, Russian kids

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:00
Twenty reunited Ukrainian, Russian families are in Doha to receive support as part of Qatar’s ongoing mediation efforts.

Israeli settlers on a rampage

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:30
Mob violence meted out by Israeli settlers against Palestinians has been going on since well before October 7.

At least 26 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:18
Exact reasons for beaching unknown but mammals are highly sociable and may follow podmates into danger.

Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks on US, Israeli vessels as warships defend

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:56
New attack comes two weeks after Iran-aligned group said it targeted three vessels and a US warship.

Klopp’s dream Liverpool sendoff spoiled by Premier League loss to Everton

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:16
Outgoing Liverpool manager apologises to fans after 0-2 loss to Everton all but dashes Premier League title hopes.

Deadly floods wreak havoc in Kenya’s capital

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 09:07
East Africa has been lashed by relentless downpours in recent weeks, as El Nino exacerbates the seasonal rainfall.

Vietnam jails soft drinks tycoon for eight years in $40m fraud case

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:44
Tran Qui Thanh was found guilty of scamming investors over loans issued in 2019 and 2020.

Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians: Rights group

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:42
Human Rights Watch accuses military of conducting campaigns against civilians accused of links to armed groups.

Dozens of whales stranded on beach in Australia

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:05
Dozens of pilot whales were stranded on a beach in Western Australia on Thursday.

Miami Heat stun Boston Celtics, Thunder thrash Pelicans in NBA playoffs

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 07:47
Heat scored a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers against the Eastern top seed, as Thunder sank Pelicans in the West.

Over 100 students arrested in California, Texas as Gaza protests intensify

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 07:46
Police crack down on protests at UT Austin and USC as students at Harvard and Brown also set up encampments.

India election 2024 phase 2: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 06:32
Across 13 states, 88 constituencies go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of the world's largest election.

Chinese student jailed in US for threatening to ‘cut off hands’ of activist

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 06:28
Xiaolei Wu, a music student in Boston, is jailed after being found guilty of harassing a pro-democracy activist.

China ‘gravely concerned’ over EU raids on security equipment company

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 04:21
Diplomatic mission condemns raids on Dutch and Polish offices of Chinese company Nuctech.

US secretly sent long-range ATACMS weapons to Ukraine

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 03:46
The weapons, which can hit targets as far as 300km (186 miles) away, have been used twice already.

US far-right outlet Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcy

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 02:35
Website announces bankruptcy amid multiple defamation lawsuits related to 2020 presidential election.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 791

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 02:10
As the war enters its 791st day, these are the main developments.

What happens when activists are branded ‘terrorists’ in the Philippines?

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 00:20
Indigenous activists live from day to day as they try to hide from authorities and challenge designations in court.

‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 23:58
Peace Corps found 'overwhelming support and enthusiasm' for return to Pacific island nation, report shows.

How can we reduce global food insecurity?

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 22:07
New report warns that 282 million people faced acute hunger last year.

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