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Koreans in Uzbekistan: K-pop and a brewing cultural clash

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 07:47
The ‘Korean Wave’ has breathed new life into Korean communities first exiled to central Asia by Stalin - but at a cost.

What it’s like to flee Jenin’s ‘earthquake’ incursion by Israeli forces

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 07:17
With more than 70 percent of the occupied West Bank city 'annihilated', some families fled, while others remain trapped.

Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez leaves country for Spain

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 05:32
Edmundo Gonzalez is seeking asylum in Spain after he challenged the re-election of Nicolas Maduro.

Police search for gunman after seven hurt in Kentucky highway shooting

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 04:01
Authorities are looking for a man suspected of shooting at cars travelling along a rural stretch of the I-75 highway.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 926

Sun, 09/08/2024 - 03:05
As the war enters its 926th day, these are the main developments.

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro leads ‘free speech’ rally in Sao Paulo

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 22:37
Bolsonaro denounced Justice Alexandre de Moraes as a 'dictator' for his decision to ban the social media platform X.

Polls close in Algeria’s presidential contest as Tebboune eyes re-election

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 21:37
The president is expected to win five more years in the vote with no surprises anticipated.

Venezuela ends Brazil’s management of Argentine affairs amid ongoing spat

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 20:37
Announcement comes as Venezuela faces growing diplomatic isolation following election that opposition says was stolen.

Fire breaks out at Kenya girls’ school days after inferno killed 21

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 20:26
A fire has broken out at a girls' school in central Kenya just two days after a boarding school inferno killed 21 boys.

Israeli attacks kill over a dozen people as war on Gaza enters 12th month

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 19:03
More than a dozen Palestinians killed as all of Gaza has been under relentless Israeli strikes since the morning.

Ahead of the US presidential debate, how are Harris and Trump preparing?

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 18:48
Experts weigh in on the strategies the Democratic and Republican candidates may deploy on Tuesday's debate stage.

Can France’s new prime minister unify its divided political landscape?

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 18:17
Barnier's appointment by President Macron has caused great controversy in France.

German official says Rwanda deportation plan using UK facilities considered

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 17:52
German official proposes sending asylum seekers to facilities in Rwanda funded by the UK.

Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as PM

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 16:51
Thousands take to streets across France to protest President Macron's decision to appoint centre-right Barnier as PM.

Mexico arrests alleged cartel kingpin tied to 43 missing students

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 14:46
Gildardo Lopez Astudillo's arrest comes weeks before the 10th anniversary of the students' disappearance.

Kosovo closes two of four border crossings with Serbia after protests

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 14:10
Kosovo's Interior Ministry blamed the closures on 'masked extremists' blocking traffic into Serbia.

At least five killed as ethnic violence flares in India’s Manipur

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 13:58
State government orders all schools in the state to remain shut citing security concerns after latest spurt of violence.

Beyond Gaza: The terror in the West Bank

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 13:24
The other half of Israel’s war: settlers and the army brutalise Palestinians in the West Bank.

Family demands independent probe into killing of US activist in West Bank

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 13:10
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot in the head by an Israeli sniper during a protest, witnesses and officials said.

Mpox and the dangers of treating some lives as disposable

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 12:22
Deaths from mpox can be prevented, if only profit would not stand in the way of saving lives.

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