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South Korea set to break early voting record as presidential election looms

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 06:33
More than a quarter of eligible South Korean voters have now cast their ballots for who should be the next president.

China sets up international body in Hong Kong to rival World Court

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 05:49
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu said the body's status would be on par with the UN's International Court of Justice.

Republicans plan to tax US college endowments: Who will that hurt?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 05:45
Republicans say their new bill holds 'woke' universities and tax-exempt entities accountable.

Ending the “unjustified violence” in Gaza is a “US political decision”

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 04:49
Israeli onslaught in Gaza is shattering the medical system.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg to join aid ship effort to break Gaza siege

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 04:40
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans second sailing after earlier attempt saw ship targeted in drone attack.

Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 04:30
The billionaire's Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.

Five Mexican musicians abducted, murdered by alleged drug cartel

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 03:55
Relatives of five members of the band Fugitivo, aged 20 to 40, had received ransom demands for their release.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,191

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 03:22
These are the key events on day 1,191 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Hamas says US ceasefire proposal means ‘continuation of killing’ in Gaza

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/30/2025 - 02:21
Israel has agreed to the deal, according to the US, but Hamas said it does not meet its demands and is under discussion.

Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 23:27
The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.

‘This must stop now’: UN food body condemns RSF attacks on Sudan premises

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 23:03
Aid workers are also having to cope with a wave of cholera outbreaks in war-torn Sudan.

Chinese students in US grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s visa policies

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 22:44
Trump administration pledges to 'aggressively revoke' US visas; Chinese students wonder how far-reaching policy will be.

Israel orders closure of al-Awda Hospital, a ‘lifeline’ in north Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 22:23
Dozens of people remain at the medical centre, the last functioning hospital in the north of the Palestinian territory.

Tulkarem residents clear homes set for demolition

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 21:44
Residents in the occupied West Bank retrieve belongings from homes before they’re demolished by the Israeli military.

Chaos continues at aid distribution points across Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 20:47
Chaos continues at Gaza's controversial aid centres as Palestinians struggle to survive Israel's deliberate starvation.

Protesters call for end to Gaza war outside Harvard commencement

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 20:15
Protesters held a silent vigil outside Harvard's graduation, demanding an end to US support for Israel's war on Gaza.

Why is Donald Trump cracking down on international students?

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 20:12
US administration said it will revoke the visas of Chinese students.

How the Afghan village hit by a 10,000kg bomb is coping now

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 19:28
A rare visit to the Afghan village hit by the ‘mother of all bombs’ reveals lasting damage and unanswered questions.

RCB-Punjab Kings: Kohli closes on maiden IPL title as Bengaluru reach final

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 19:20
Royal Challengers Bengaluru demolishes Punjab Kings with eight-wicket win to reach first IPL final since 2016.

Mistrial declared in Argentina court over the death of Diego Maradona

Around The Globe - Thu, 05/29/2025 - 19:12
The 2020 death of the iconic football great shook Argentina and fans around the world.

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