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Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 23:53
The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.

Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 22:58
Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband's influence on behalf of Egypt.

What’s the legacy of Pope Francis?

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 21:31
The head of the Roman Catholic Church dies at the Vatican at the age of 88.

Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 20:29
Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.

Pope Francis spoke up for Palestinians until the end

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:55
Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people.

More than 30 killed in latest attack in Sudan’s Darfur region: Monitor

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:55
Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say.

Russia’s Easter truce marred by accusations of attacks in Ukraine

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:43
Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine’s cities after a fragile 30-hour Easter truce came to an end.

Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 19:19
Vatican publishes death certificate, Pope's request to be buried at Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii?

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:31
The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back.

Before he died, Pope Francis called for peace in Gaza. Will anyone listen?

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 18:20
Amid international indifference to the continuing genocide, the pope used his last address to call for a ceasefire.

‘Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:55
Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff's death.

US VP Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as US tariff threat looms

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:54
Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs.

Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of ‘undermining’ US nuclear talks

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:50
Tehran official's Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia.

Israeli report on killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza: What to know

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:30
The Israeli military identifies 'professional failures' in the attack on emergency vehicles last month.

‘A cancer’: UN warns Asia-based cybercrime syndicates expanding worldwide

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 15:47
Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East.

Trump risks leaving behind a legacy of failure in Ukraine

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 15:19
If the US president does not change his strategy, he will fail as a peacemaker and an ally.

Israeli report on killing of Gaza medics “full of lies” say critics

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:12
An investigation says “professional failures” led its troops to shoot dead 15 Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah.

Landmines continue to claim lives in post-Assad Syria

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:42
Urgent calls made to expand demining effort to cleanse deadly remnants of war still hiding in Syria's soil.

People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:12
Pope Francis was known for simple words and a humble manner that won over the crowds.

Vatican visitors saddened by death of Pope Francis

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 13:02
Visitors gathered in St Peter's Square to mourn Pope Francis and share their sorrows.

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