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Israeli ‘diplomatic offensive’ urges sanctions against Iran

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 12:07
Push on partners to sanction Tehran comes as Israel mulls military retaliation for Iran's weekend attack.

‘Mama we’re dying’: Only able to hear her kids in Gaza in their final days

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:13
Hanan and Mazen were stuck in the West Bank. Their kids were in Gaza, where they were killed by Israeli bombs.

Fire engulfs iconic stock exchange building in Denmark’s Copenhagen

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:01
A blaze at Copenhagen's former stock exchange toppled the historic building's spire which was undergoing renovation.

‘Playing with fire’: Ukraine’s frustration grows with US lawmakers, Europe

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 10:53
Ukraine is raising its standing army by 300,000, as the US stumbles and the EU lacks capacity to defend a future member.

Heavy rains, lightning in Pakistan kill at least 50 people

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 10:28
Many deaths have been reported in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Afghanistan.

Analysis: Ruling party errors give Turkey’s opposition hope for future

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 10:06
Local elections point to a strengthening opposition, as external problems and internal issues cause AK Party to stumble.

Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 10:00
Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert, with more severe weather on the way.

International support for Tunisia’s jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:49
International Committee for Solidarity with Rached Ghannouchi says Ennahdha party leader is 'prisoner of conscience'.

Two arrested for firing at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s Mumbai home

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:34
Khan has been in the crosshairs of an armed gang since 1998 for shooting two blackbucks on a recreational hunting trip.

College basketball prodigy Caitlin Clark selected first in WNBA draft

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:15
Clark, whose record scoring exploits garnered huge attention in her college career, was picked by the Indiana Fever.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 193

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:58
Two mass graves were discovered in Gaza on Monday — one at al-Shifa Hospital and the second in Beit Lahiya.

Thousands protest in Georgia over contentious ‘foreign agents’ bill

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:30
The measure has strained relations with European countries and the United States, which oppose its passage.

‘Iran will face the consequences’ says Israeli army chief

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:28
The head of Israel’s army has said that the country will respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel.

Boat capsizes in Kashmir, killing at least four; children among 15 missing

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:26
The boat capsizes in Jhelum River near Srinagar, with most of the passengers being children on their way to school.

Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 06:42
Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest.

ChatGPT rival ‘Ernie Bot’ now has 200 million users, China’s Baidu says

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 06:01
Baidu CEO Robin Li says number of users has doubled since December.

Behind India’s Manipur conflict: A tale of drugs, armed groups and politics

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 05:25
The drug trade has played a significant role in political landscape as well as in heightening the conflict in Manipur.

Singapore says Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister on May 15

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 04:56
Wong, currently deputy prime minister, will replace Lee Hsien Loong who has led the city-state since 2004.

Knife attack at church in Australia’s Sydney a ‘terrorist act’, police say

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 04:49
Teenage suspect detained over attack that wounded a bishop and priest and triggered a riot in Sydney suburb of Wakeley.

China’s economy beats expectations, growing 5.3 percent in first quarter

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 04:36
Statistics agency says economy has made 'good start' to the year under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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