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Aid ship to Gaza leaves Cyprus port with 200 tonnes of food

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:52
A charity ship for Gaza has set sail from Cyprus, under a plan to open a new sea route for aid.

Why is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial?

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:11
The law creates India's first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.

Switzerland to try Syria’s Rifaat al-Assad for war crimes

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:09
Rifaat al-Assad is accused of ordering crimes as a commander in Hama in February 1982, Swiss attorney general says.

Love in the time of genocide

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:48
Acts of love and heroism continue amid Israel's carnage in Gaza.

European Commission to recommend EU accession talks with Bosnia

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:41
Brussels is pushing to accelerate EU expansion in Western Balkans as it eyes growing Russian and Chinese influence.

Ukrainian drones and missiles strike Russian oil refineries

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:26
Ukraine continues to target Russia's oil and gas infrastructure.

Is Israel hoping to escalate hostilities with Hezbollah in Lebanon?

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:15
Israel's PM Netanyahu may be trying to extend his country's conflicts to maintain his hold on power, analysts argue.

Thai election authorities seek to dissolve poll-winning Move Forward Party

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:11
Election body says party's bid to amend lese-majeste law undermines governance system but MFP vows to 'prove innocence'.

‘Little Gaza’: Mourning loved ones Israel killed in West Bank refugee camps

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:01
Israel's attacks in the occupied West Bank have killed both fighters and civilians, and left only destruction behind.

Aid ship testing sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza sets sail

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:30
While welcome, the opening of the sea corridor alone will not push back the food crisis stalking Gaza.

US intelligence warns of mounting challenges to current world order

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:16
Spy chiefs say threats from China and Russia threaten US primacy, war on Gaza could spread insecurity.

‘Treaties don’t work’: Wanted Western fugitives hide in wartime Russia

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:04
Moscow's cooperation on extraditions with its westward neighbours has practically ceased since the Ukraine war began.

China, Iran and Russia stage joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:40
Military exercises running through March 16 are to involve warships and aviation.

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:26
The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10.

Haiti PM confirms he will step down

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:11
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry released a video confirming he will step down.

Gazans break fast without ‘joy of Ramadan’ as Israel attacks grind on

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:00
Palestinians in Gaza mark a joyless iftar on the first day of Ramadan against a backdrop of famine and displacement.

Maduro given party nod to run in Venezuelan presidential election

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:35
The ruling party has selected the president to seek a third successive term in July 28 elections.

India’s Rishabh Pant set to resume cricket career at IPL 2024

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 09:21
Pant will play competitive cricket for the first time since sustaining multiple injuries in a car crash in 2022.

Is­rael’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 158

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 08:56
Children in Gaza have suffered 'relentless mental harm' during five months of war, says Save the Children.

Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after first day of Ramadan

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 08:47
Palestinians were allowed in to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque, after the first day of Ramadan fasting.

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