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India hits out after Iranian leader criticises treatment of Muslims

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 09:08
Despite strong ties, Khamenei’s past criticisms include India’s handling of Muslim issues and the Kashmir region.

How a beauty queen became the face of South Africa-Nigeria tensions

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 09:00
After Chidimma Adetshina suffered xenophobic abuse online, young Nigerians in South Africa say they feel unwelcome.

Video: Rescue efforts after deadly building collapse in Sierra Leone

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 08:41
Rescue teams in Sierra Leone’s capital climbed the rubble of a seven-storey building to search for survivors.

Firefighters battle wildfires choking Brazilian capital

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 08:28
The blazes have consumed thousands of hectares of the Brasilia National Park.

Firefighters rescued by helicopter from Czech Republic floods

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 07:47
Video shows firefighters being rescued by helicopter after they were submerged by floodwater in the Czech Republic.

Atishi to be new chief minister of India’s capital territory Delhi

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 07:31
The announcement was made by Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal during a meeting with his party's legislators.

Portugal battles deadly wildfires

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 07:20
The blazes in central and northern Portugal force authorities to evacuate villages and shut motorways.

Israel’s Netanyahu announces expanded war goals to include Lebanon border

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 07:14
Israeli prime minister says war aims should include enabling Israelis who fled areas near the border to return home.

What are Pakistan’s controversial constitutional amendments about?

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 06:26
The proposed amendments could weaken the independence of the judiciary, allege opposition parties and some experts.

Facebook owner Meta bans RT, other Russian state media

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 05:50
Tech giant's announcement comes days after Washington unveiled sanctions against Moscow-backed outlets.

At least 236 killed in Myanmar flooding from Typhoon Yagi

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 04:43
Multiple states and regions affected in a country already plunged into crisis by the February 2021 coup.

US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:44
Charges against Combs not immediately clear as lawyer criticises 'unjust' prosecution.

Putin orders third increase in Russian troop numbers sInce Ukraine invasion

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 02:51
Increase of 180,000 would leave Russian army second only to China in terms of number of active combat soldiers.

Elon Musk deletes post about Harris, Biden assassination after backlash

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 02:43
White House condemns Tesla CEO's post on X as 'irresponsible'.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 935

Tue, 09/17/2024 - 01:36
As the war enters its 935th day, these are the main developments.

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt may have lain in wait for 12 hours

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 23:09
Ryan Routh charged with two gun-related crimes after being spotted on perimeter of former US president's golf course.

Murdoch succession drama plays out in closed US court

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 21:46
Murdoch wants to change family trust terms to ensure control of media firms stays with his oldest son, a conservative.

‘Almost like people expected this’: Will latest Trump brush affect US race?

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 20:54
Another suspected assassination attempt reminds voters of July incident, with effects on the US election hard to gauge.

Israeli settlers attack primary school in occupied West Bank

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 20:32
Video captured the moment Israeli settlers attacked students and teachers in the occupied West Bank.

Iran’s president says Iran didn’t supply supersonic missile to Yemen

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 20:13
Iran’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian says the hypersonic missile fired from Yemen into Israel is not Iranian made.

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