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Since the earthquake, these northwest Syrian villagers camp out every night

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 07:50
Many villagers spend the day in their homes, then sleep in tents outside for fear of aftershocks.

Explicit comments on school app after apparent hack

Education - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 06:55
Parents say they are worried by the inappropriate comments on the Class Charts app.

Syrian earthquake survivors still sleep outside one year on

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 06:25
Families in Syria feel safer sleeping in tents as they grapple with the aftermath of the Turkey-Syria quakes, a year on.

9/11 firefighter who stood next to Bush in famous images dies

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 06:03
Bob Beckwith was working in the smouldering ruins of the World Trade Center when George W Bush visited the site.

In Modi’s constituency Varanasi, India’s next temple-mosque spat explodes

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 04:25
A high court will hear the Mughal-era mosque's case on February 6 after a local court allowed Hindu prayers inside.

In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 03:57
New gov't will have to deal with soaring inflation, increasing poverty, low forex reserves and weakening infrastructure.

US admits it did not give Iraq notice of strikes despite earlier claims

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 03:25
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says he regrets confusion caused by his remarks.

Senegal parliament delays election to December 15 after chaotic vote

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 03:10
Some opposition lawmakers were forcibly removed from the chamber after security forces stormed the building.

‘AI moving fast’: UK to spend $125m on AI hubs, regulation

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 02:10
Technology minister says technology has potential to 'transform our public services and the economy for the better'.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 713

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 01:49
As the war enters its 713th day, these are the main developments.

Prospects shaky for Philippines’ government and communist peace talks

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 01:33
The two sides agreed to start talks this month, but continued fighting and mutual distrust have undermined process.

Scepticism as Gibran Rakabuming Raka runs for Indonesia’s vice presidency

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/06/2024 - 00:43
In Solo, where Gibran is mayor, some say he lacks experience for national office and father Joko Widodo's common touch.

King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Around The Globe - Mon, 02/05/2024 - 22:13
Buckingham Palace says King Charles is undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.

Syria’s ‘miracle baby’ turns a year old

Around The Globe - Mon, 02/05/2024 - 21:54
It’s been a year since Syria’s ‘miracle baby’, Afraa was born under the rubble of her home after an earthquake.

Yemen appoints Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as prime minister

Around The Globe - Mon, 02/05/2024 - 21:49
Bin Mubarak replaces Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed amid rising tensions over Houthis' Red Sea attacks, US and UK reprisals.

Is Senegal heading for political turmoil?

Around The Globe - Mon, 02/05/2024 - 20:33
Protests erupt in Senegal after the president indefinitely postpones elections.

Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Around The Globe - Mon, 02/05/2024 - 20:18
South Korea are 'ready to suffer' against the tournament's dark horses Jordan when they meet at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Britain’s King Charles diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace

Around The Globe - Mon, 02/05/2024 - 20:09
The type of cancer has not been revealed, but the king has started 'regular treatments', Buckingham Palace says.

UN chief appoints independent panel to assess UNRWA

Around The Globe - Mon, 02/05/2024 - 19:31
Panel to be led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who will work with European research organisations.

Indian celebrity fakes death for cervical cancer awareness

Around The Globe - Mon, 02/05/2024 - 19:06
Indian celebrity Poonam Pandey faked her own death on social media to raise awareness about cervical cancer.

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