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Land grabs and vanishing forests: Are ‘clean’ electric vehicles to blame?

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 08:53
Communities in Indonesia say they are bearing the brunt of an intensifying race to make our cars 'green'.

Is­rael’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 160

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 07:27
An Israeli strike has killed five Palestinians and injured 22 after it hit a UN aid distribution centre in Rafah.

Indians die fighting for Russia in Ukraine, leaving a trail of helplessness

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 06:32
At least two Indians have died on Russian front lines, revealing the desperation caused by widespread joblessness.

Lionel Messi sustains leg injury as Inter Miami enter CONCACAF Cup quarters

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 06:02
Messi and Suarez scored in Miami's 3-1 win but the Argentinian was substituted after sustaining an injury.

Taiwan joins China rescue mission after boat capsizes near Kinmen

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 06:01
Six people were on the fishing vessel near the Taiwan-controlled islands, just a few kilometres off China's coast.

Denmark to conscript women into armed forces for first time

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 04:56
The country scaled back its military after the Cold War but is reassessing the situation in a changed security climate.

Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 04:13
With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 750

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 02:19
As the war enters its 750th day, these are the main developments.

Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 22:41
At least 80 acts and speakers have dropped out of the Texas event as part of a boycott against US weapons companies.

Who are Haiti’s gangs and what do they want? All you need to know

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:59
Haitian armed groups have grown more autonomous, experts say, and force alone will not resolve growing security crisis.

US says working to get maritime aid into Gaza

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 21:05
The US says it has held talks with a number of countries, as well as the UN, to establish a maritime corridor for Gaza.

EU agrees five billion euro boost for military aid to Ukraine

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 20:40
The move provides a welcome boost for Kyiv as US support wavers and its outgunned forces struggle to hold back Russia.

UN seeking more than $850m for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 20:16
Bangladesh hosts more than a million Rohingya people, many of whom fled a 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar.

How does US intelligence disagree with Israel on Gaza?

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 19:21
Spy agencies say Hamas and its tunnel network will not be destroyed.

Can the Conservative government’s budget win over British voters?

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:59
Britain is cutting taxes for workers again ahead of elections.

Palestinian artist’s work haunted by war on Gaza

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:57
Haunted by Israel's relentless war, this Palestinian artist now paints sorrow on Gaza's walls.

UN warehouse hit in deadly Israeli attack on Rafah

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:51
At least one UN staff member has been killed and another 22 injured in an Israeli attack on a UN aid distribution centre

US House passes bill that would ban TikTok amid national security concerns

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:30
The bill now heads to an uncertain future in the Senate, though President Biden has pledged to sign it if it passes.

Israeli drone strike kills Hamas member in Lebanon

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:06
An Israeli drone strike has killed a member of Hamas and one other person in southwestern Lebanon.

Gaza ‘safe zones’ led to displacement, Israeli attacks on civilians: Report

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 18:02
Research group finds Israel's dishonest use of 'humanitarian protective measures' resulted in killing more Palestinians.

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