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Girl, 6, among group arrested for assassination of Myanmar general

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/07/2025 - 06:06
Lin Latt Shwe, 6, was detained along with her mother and other suspects in the killing of retired general in Yangon.

‘Open prison’: The forced labour driving India’s $5 trillion economy dream

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/07/2025 - 05:59
India has more than 300 million unorganised sector workers. Many suffer from withheld wages, endless toil and coercion.

North Korea’s limited internet hit by major outage, says analyst

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/07/2025 - 05:58
The UK-based researcher said the cause of the outage in the secretive state seems to be internal rather than an attack.

Why are ice cream prices soaring this summer?

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/07/2025 - 05:35
Coconut oil, a crucial ingredient in the summer treat, is getting more expensive.

Israel warns of more attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/07/2025 - 03:50
Israel warned 'there will be no calm in Beirut' after launching the largest attack on the city since the ceasefire.

‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/07/2025 - 03:42
Poppy cultivation and methamphetamine production has surged in Myanmar amid the country's grinding civil war.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,199

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/07/2025 - 02:08
These are the key events on day 1,199 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to sensitive Social Security data

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/07/2025 - 00:21
The ruling was one of two victories the US's highest court handed the Trump administration in cases about data privacy.

Sinner beats Djokovic to set up French Open final with Alcaraz

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 23:15
Jannik Sinner downs Novac Djokovic to reach maiden French Open final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.

Deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 22:25
After his mistaken deportation to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia faces US charges of transporting undocumented migrants.

France honours veterans on 81st anniversary of D-Day

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 22:13
Thousands gathered in Normandy for the 81st D-Day anniversary, honouring the WWII invasion.

Trump announces second round of US trade talks with China next week

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 22:10
Teams will try to resolve tariffs war amid spats over China’s curbs on rare minerals and US revocation of student visas.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in the US, facing charges

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 21:46
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported from the US to El Salvador, has been returned to the US.

Peruvian police seize 5.5 tonnes of drugs in major raid

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 20:59
Peruvian police showcased 5.5 tonnes of seized drugs after a large anti-narcotics operation.

Why does Donald Trump seem to be fixated on foreign nationals?

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 20:48
The US president has imposed a new blanket travel ban on 12 countries that he claims is for national security.

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 20:21
The annual festival follows the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates sacrifice and submission to God.

How the myth of democracy fuels the US forever wars

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 20:01
For decades, American elites sold the myth of spreading democracy. What was it that drove them?

World’s tallest railway bridge links Kashmir Valley to India

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 19:52
India’s PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s tallest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir.

Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leaving Mali, Africa Corps to remain

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 19:44
The shift brings Russian support to 'a more fundamental level', says Kremlin-backed paramilitary force Africa Corps.

Nine Palestinians killed as Gaza aid distribution centres again close

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/06/2025 - 19:27
Officials say at least nine more Palestinians were killed trying to reach aid distribution sites in Rafah.

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