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Pilgrims gather in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 07:30
About 1.5 million foreign pilgrims gather for Hajj in Saudi Arabia amid high temperatures and enhanced safety measures.

Can the US afford to lose its 1.1 million international students?

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 07:09
International students contributed $43.8bn to the US economy last year and created 378,175 jobs nationwide.

Ukraine uses AI to strike Russian airbases

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 07:04
In this episode of Project Force, @AlexGatopoulos examines Ukraine's successful use of a revolutionary new tactic.

US-backed GHF group extends closure of Gaza aid sites for second day

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 06:10
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation claims aid distribution sites have been closed to carry out 'maintenance' work.

Vietnam scraps two-child policy to combat falling birthrate

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 05:02
Vietnam's declining birthrate is most pronounced in urban areas, while nationally, male births still outnumber female.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,197

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 03:09
These are the key events on day 1,197 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Donald Trump announces US travel ban on 12 countries, restrictions on seven

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:04
Trump says his executive order banning and restricting foreign visitors is in the interest of US 'national security'.

US judge halts deportation of family of suspect in pro-Israel rally attack

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:45
Federal court says removing the wife and children of Mohamed Soliman without due process could cause 'irreparable harm'.

White House makes misleading claims about Democratic opposition to tax bill

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 00:03
In a release, the White House said that Democrats opposed key measures party members actually championed.

Trump must facilitate legal challenges of deported Venezuelans: Judge

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 23:55
Ruling says those deported under 1798 law have right to challenge their removal and that Trump administration must help.

French Open: Djokovic downs Zverev to set up semifinal against Sinner

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 23:36
Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev to set up a French Open semifinal showdown with Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros.

New York City mayoral race: All you need to know

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 23:16
Democratic primary pits lawmaker Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, against centrist former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

US vetoes UNSC ceasefire resolution as death, starvation consume Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 23:16
Move comes as Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians across enclave in one day while maintaining crippling aid blockade.

Ronaldo fires Portugal past Germany and into Nations League final

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 23:10
Portugal beat Germany 2-1 to reach the final of the UEFA Nations League as Cristiano Ronaldo nets the winner.

Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Education - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 22:30
Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

Syria to give IAEA access to suspected former nuclear sites: Report

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 22:21
IAEA head Grossi describes the new government as 'committed to opening up to the world, to international cooperation'.

Trump administration threatens Columbia University’s accreditation

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 22:17
The Education Department accuses school of violating the Civil Rights Act and calls for its accreditor to take action.

‘Red Line for Palestine’: Protesters swarm UK Parliament

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 22:00
Thousands swarmed UK Parliament in a “Red Line for Palestine” protest, demanding Israeli sanctions and an arms embargo.

Key Ivory Coast opposition figures banned from October presidential vote

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:36
The Electoral Commission head has said no revision of the electoral register will take place before the poll.

GHF suspends aid: Timeline of a ‘death trap’ in Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/04/2025 - 20:52
More than 100 Palestinians have been killed trying to get aid at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution centres.

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