North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested. North Korea has conducted […]

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after decades of conflict. Armenia has agreed to […]

Russia-Ukraine war : G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry Ministers say the transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and revitalise’ its defence production for its war in Ukr […]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785 As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, April 19, 2024. Fighting Two […]

Photos: The destruction of the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza Palestinians have witnessed devastation as they returned to the northern part of the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza after the Israeli army […]

Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot Germany’s prosecutors are accusing the German-Russian nationals of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson attacks’ on the count […]

Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year. The Georgian […]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784 As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Fighting At […]

Why is Pakistan Expelling Afghan Refugees? Afghanistan says the move is illegal, but Pakistan insists it’s for security reasons. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are being forced to l […]

Brazil football legend Romario announces comeback at 58 Many will recall Romario’s starring role at the 1994 World Cup, but he’s registered to play again in Brazilian football. At 58, Bra […]

Ukraine says 13 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also wounded […]

Dubai Submerged in Floods as UAE Gets Over a Year’s Worth of Rain in Hours By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm (5.59 inches) of rain had soaked Dubai over 24 hours. Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United […]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 783 As the war enters its 783rd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Fighting […]

UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress Abdoulaye Bathily says ‘lack of political will and good faith’ on the part of Libyan leaders are making UN governance efforts in Libya fut […]

Israel artist says Venice Biennale pavilion won’t open until Gaza ceasefire An artist representing Israel at the international art fair calls for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza. The artist r […]

Israeli ‘diplomatic offensive’ urges sanctions against Iran Push on partners to sanction Tehran comes as Israel mulls military retaliation for Iran’s weekend attack. Israel has launched a “ […]

Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest. Pro-Palestinian protesters […]

Will Israel respond to Iran’s first-ever direct attack? The Israeli government says it’s weighing its options amid calls from allies to de-escalate tensions. The smoke has cleared and the dust has s […]

Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of staff worldwide amid falling sales CEO Elon Musk says in memo that job cuts will leave firm ‘lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle’. Electric car […]

Mass evacuations as floods in Russia’s Kurgan region set to peak Kurgan and Tyumen regions of Russia, and parts of Kazakhstan, are threatened by some of the worst flooding in history. Authorities in […]