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Israel’s Netanyahu reverses spy chief nomination amid US criticism

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 11:06
US Senator Lindsey Graham described nomination of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet chief as ‘beyond problematic’.

EU has ‘strong plan’ to respond to Trump’s tariffs, bloc’s chief says

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 11:04
Ursula von der Leyen says 'all instruments are on the table' as bloc weighs response to US tariffs.

Myanmar holds minute of silence as death toll from earthquake tops 2,700

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 10:42
Elderly woman pulled from rubble 91 hours after Friday's quake as Myanmar remembers those who died.

Video: China sends warships to surround Taiwan in invasion drill

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 10:33
Chinese warships and air forces have been conducting an invasion drill around Taiwan, which responded with its warships.

Fresh US strikes extend air campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthis

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 09:24
Houthis claim to down US drone. President Donald Trump declares Yemeni rebel group 'decimated' by air strike campaign.

Gas pipeline leak sparks Malaysian inferno

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 09:09
Pipeline belonging to state-run Petronas sends fire spreading to villages during Eid public holiday.

To what extent is Israel reshaping the occupied West Bank?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 08:42
Israel is rapidly expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Huge gas pipeline fire forces evacuations in Malaysia

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 08:17
A huge fire at a gas pipeline in Malaysia has injured more than 30 people and forced residents to evacuate their homes.

South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 07:58
At least six of the court's eight justices need to uphold Yoon’s impeachment to remove him from office.

Nepal’s girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 07:33
Nepal has five million child brides. A proposal to lower the marriage age could imperil millions more, mothers warn.

Israel bombs Lebanon’s Beirut again, testing fragile truce with Hezbollah

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 07:28
Lebanese officials say the attack on Dahiyeh killed at least three people and wounded seven others.

Can Donald Trump seek a third term – and what are his options?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 07:09
US president hints at serving third term despite constitutional limits, while allies say he's exploring potential paths.

A ‘coup d’etat’: Israel’s Netanyahu pushes ahead with his judicial changes

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 06:30
After claiming in 2023 that the changes were 'paused', prime minister resurrects his plans to declaw the judiciary.

Ashwani Kumar makes record-breaking IPL debut for Mumbai Indians

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 05:55
Kumar put on an outstanding bowling display, becoming the first Indian player to take four wickets on IPL debut.

Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 05:18
Beijing's displeasure over conglomerate's plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.

China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 05:16
China's Eastern Theater Command says its multi-force exercise will test the military's combat readiness.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,132

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 04:53
These are the key events on day 1,132 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Trump says he’ll be ‘kind’ on tariffs amid rollercoaster for global stocks

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 04:14
US president says tariffs announcement on April 2 will be a 'rebirth' as trade uncertainty roils stock markets.

Trump administration reviews billions in Harvard contracts and grants

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 00:23
Harvard is the latest Ivy League institution in Trump's sights, after Columbia University agreed to comply with demands.

Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

Education - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 00:04
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

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