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Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:59
Festivities to mark the end of Ramadan were overshadowed by the six-month war in Gaza.

Mexico releases footage of Ecuador police storming its embassy

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:37
Mexico’s government has released new video of the moment Ecuadorian police stormed its embassy in Quito.

‘Steadfast despite grief’: Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid al-Fitr

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:13
As Israel's war weighs heavily on them, many Palestinians do not feel joy this Eid but say they still have faith.

Why are British farmers pleading for a universal basic income?

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 11:44
Brexit spelled the end of EU subsidies, leaving farmers with ‘raw deal’ from the UK government.

Spain’s Sanchez says ‘disproportionate’ Israeli Gaza attacks a world threat

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 11:26
Prime minister pushes for recognition of a Palestinian state, says such a 'just' move would be in EU's interest.

Russia creeps forward as Ukraine strikes its air force and navy

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 11:25
Russian forces advance as they try to break Ukraine's defences while Moscow scolds Paris and NATO.

Prayers for Gaza: Palestinians mark sombre Eid at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 11:02
Thousands of Palestinians offer Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.

Thirty years after apartheid, South Africa’s failed housing promise

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:55
Ahead of key elections, hundreds of thousands in need of homes in opposition-run Western Cape languish on waiting lists.

Iran’s Khamenei blasts Israel, West for ‘bloody’ Gaza war in Eid speech

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:51
In response, Israel threatens a direct attack if Iran uses its own territory to retaliate.

Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:47
Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering China's geopolitical influence.

More than 10 million children in line of fire as war rages in Sudan

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:43
Save the Children says 230,000 children, new mothers could also die of hunger without critical action to stop the war.

Eid prayers by Palestinians in Gaza and Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:27
Palestinians have been holding prayers to mark the start of Eid which is being overshadowed by Israel’s war on Gaza.

Olympics: India’s Zareen ready to step out of Mary Kom’s shadow, says coach

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:52
The current IBA women's world boxing champion will go for gold at the Paris Olympics.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 187

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:45
Palestinians in Rafah are celebrating Eid al-Fitr with Israeli drones buzzing overhead.

Biden: Israel’s Netanyahu making ‘mistake’ on Gaza

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:29
In strongest criticism yet, Biden takes issue with Israel's approach but not its devastating war on Gaza.

Biden says Israel’s Netanyahu making a ‘mistake’ on Gaza

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 07:59
US President Joe Biden has criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions on Gaza as a "mistake”.

Ratings agency Fitch lowers China’s sovereign credit outlook to negative

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 07:54
Beijing says it is 'disappointed' with decision by US-based ratings agency.

US arms Ukraine with thousands of seized Iranian guns, rifles and munitions

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 07:33
Thousands of infantry weapons and more than 500,000 rounds of ammunition seized from Iran were sent to Ukraine.

US officials probe new whistleblower claims against Boeing

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 06:24
Engineer alleges that aircraft giant took unsafe shortcuts in the production of the 787 Dreamliner.

Kashmir’s apple orchards, millions of jobs, face threat from rail line

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 06:03
Apple farming is Kashmir's biggest economic driver, employing millions. Now a new railway project threatens livelihoods

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