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Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after rebel advance

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:07
Hundreds of Myanmar soldiers are believed to have retreated to a border crossing with Thailand.

Romanian ex-prisoners fight to save memory of former communist jails

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 09:57
Some 44 prisons and 72 forced labour camps were set up under the regime for more than 150,000 political prisoners.

‘Turning a blind eye’: Zelenskyy slams allies as Russia intensifies attacks

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 09:29
Ukraine president says country needs air defence systems, not 'lengthy' talks, as Russia targets energy infrastructure.

Children playing on Eid use destroyed Gaza mosque as a slide

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:49
The remains of a mosque destroyed in an Israeli attack in Gaza became a makeshift slide for children on Eid.

Miami, Messi crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup at quarterfinal stage

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42
Messi's return from injury was not enough to prevent Monterrey from cruising to a 5-2 aggregate victory.

‘Overspeeding’ truck plunges into ravine killing 17 pilgrims in Pakistan

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:07
Passengers were en route to a pilgrimage site in Balochistan when the crash took place during Eid al-Fitr.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 188

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 07:42
An Israeli attack in northern Gaza on Wednesday killed three sons of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.

‘Separated’: Why is India sealing its Myanmar border, dividing families?

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 07:19
Families, trade and life in this pocket of northeast India knew no national borders. Until now.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 777

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 06:46
As the war enters its 777th day, these are the main developments.

Trudeau says China tried to meddle in Canada elections

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 06:46
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau said election results were not affected and it was 'improbable' Beijing preferred any party.

What will the future bring between Hezbollah and Israel?

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 06:33
Analysts believe an escalation is imminent, but views vary on how things will go.

Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after days of fighting

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 05:31
Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 coup.

Press freedom group says representative denied entry to Hong Kong

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 04:29
Reporters Without Borders says advocacy officer detained for six hours before being deported.

South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 03:49
President Yoon Suk-yeol promises changes, top aides quit, after opposition parties sweep National Assembly elections.

Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop case against Assange

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 03:18
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US president's comments encouraging.

Singapore tightens rules for expat workers with an eye on local discontent

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 02:35
The city-state is raising the salary threshold for foreigners to get a work permit amid stiff competition for jobs.

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe blasts impending criminal charges

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 23:31
Prosecutors announced this week they intended to pursue the right-wing Uribe on charges of witness tampering and fraud.

Israeli attack kills three sons of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 21:20
An Israeli air attack on a Gaza refugee camp has killed three sons and grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

What’s behind Germany’s unwavering support for Israel?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 21:00
Germany is one of the staunchest backers of Israel's war on Gaza.

Activists spray paint UK’s Ministry of Defence building red

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 20:57
Protesting Britain’s arms sales to Israel, activists spray painted the UK’s Ministry of Defence building red.

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