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North Korea tests anti-aircraft weapons as Russia’s security chief arrives

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 07:44
The latest launch appears to be 'the testing of weapons for export to Russia to be used in Ukraine', expert says.

Despite rising prices, Pakistan’s love for sugar remains unshaken

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 06:27
With overall inflation down and prices of other commodities stable, consumers are willing to pay more for sugar.

Indonesian volcano sends ash cloud 8km high, some flights cancelled

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 06:05
The eruption disrupted several flights and raised emergency warnings to their highest level for locals and tourists.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,121

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 05:05
These are the key developments on day 1,121 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Second night of protests in Turkiye after Istanbul mayor detained

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 04:52
Predawn arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sets off protests in several cities and likely to continue into the weekend.

UK’s Heathrow airport shuts amid outage, throwing global travel into chaos

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 04:44
London airport says it will close until midnight on Friday for the safety of passengers and workers.

Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 03:17
US president invokes wartime powers to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals.

Donald Trump signs executive order to ‘eliminate’ Department of Education

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 01:59
The executive order begins the process of dismantling the department, a process which requires congressional approval.

Georgetown researcher arrest escalates Trump speech crackdown, scholars say

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 00:56
Georgetown fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was targeted over his personal views on Palestine, supporters say.

Jordan defeat Palestine in AFC World Cup qualifiers to pressure South Korea

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 00:40
Jordan beat Palestine, while Iran defeat Kuwait as pair keep pressure on group leaders South Korea in Group B.

Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 23:45
Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Denmark beat sorry Portugal 1-0 in Nations League quarterfinal first-leg

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 23:10
Hojlund came off the bench to net the winner as his side beat Portugal 1-0 in the first leg of their quarterfinal.

Missiles from Yemen target Israel despite US threats

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 21:11
At least two missiles launched from Yemen triggered warning sirens in Israel and the occupied West Bank on Thursday.

Will diplomacy end the conflict in eastern DRC?

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 21:06
Congolese and Rwandan leaders called for a ceasefire after holding direct talks in Qatar.

Ukraine, Russia to hold talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia next week

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 20:19
Kyiv and Moscow confirm attendance at separate talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia set for Monday.

Kirsty Coventry elected as first female president of IOC

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 19:40
The International Olympic Committee elected Kirsty Coventry as its first female president with a single round of voting.

Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman IOC president

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 19:37
Coventry wins the race to succeed Thomas Bach and will be first African to become International Olympic Committee chief.

Taliban releases US detainee George Glezmann in Trump administration deal

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 18:38
Glezmann is the third US citizen released by the Taliban since January, as part of agreements brokered by Qatar.

Netanyahu never planned to “Abandon Gaza Militarily”

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 17:52
Netanyahu on Gaza

Israel targeting West Bank refugee camps is ethnic cleansing, analyst

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 17:48
Israel’s targeting of refugee camps to “end the Palestinian refugee issue” is part of plans to ethnically cleanse.

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