Featured
Last news
Yemen's Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi airports as conflict deepens
The Houthis claimed a flurry of attacks on Saudi targets on Wednesday including firing a ballistic missile at Riyadh airport, as the group battles for territory in Yemen against government forces supported by the kingdom.
US pushes Russia for information on plague reports
The United States made a formal request pressing Russia for information on the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, a source close to the matter said Tuesday, as calls grew for transparency from Moscow.
Myanmar leader lands in Malaysia for migrant return talks
Myanmar's leader landed on Wednesday for his first visit to Malaysia since taking power in a 2021 coup, as Kuala Lumpur seeks his cooperation to return thousands of migrants.
How the EU regulates lobbyists
Following the 2022 Qatargate bribery scandal, the European Union tightened its lobbying rules in Brussels, where thousands of businesses and industries push their interests to EU lawmakers and officials.
I.Coast refuge offers lifelong care for youngsters scorned as 'sorcerers'
Ahou Albertine Kouadio says it's tough leaving her son in care but it's the safest place for him in Ivory Coast, where youngsters with developmental disorders face rejection, violence or even death.
Indian central bank hikes rates for first time in more than 3 years
India's central bank hiked interest rates for the first time in more than three years on Wednesday as the Middle East conflict stokes inflation in Asia's third-largest economy and batters a weakened rupee.
Mourning, war and elections as Israel marks October 7
Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country's deadliest day will be front and centre.
Saudi coalition says shot down Houthi missile
The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis at Saudi Arabia, as government forces backed by the kingdom battled to retake territory seized by the group in a lightning offensive.
Turkey, Australia's joint COP31 leadership raises doubts
Australia and Turkey are co-hosting COP31 in November but the highly-unusual decision to share leadership has raised questions about how the climate summit will unfold -- and who holds the power.
Nobel Peace Prize haunted by the 'spectre' of Trump
Donald Trump's chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize are seen as minimal, but his "spectre" will cast its shadow over Friday's announcement of the winner in Oslo, experts say.
Crisis-stricken Haiti postpones elections
Haiti, which has been engulfed by years of gang violence and political chaos, has indefinitely postponed elections due to be held later this year, officials said Tuesday.
N. Korea's Kim pledges 'invariable support' in Putin birthday letter
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged his "invariable support" for Russia in a birthday letter to President Vladimir Putin, while hailing Moscow's war in Ukraine as "sacred", state media reported Wednesday.
Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US, UN urge transparency
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington and the United Nations called for transparency from Moscow.
Australia probes app used in cheap smart glasses over privacy fears
Australia is investigating how and where the firm behind an app used in popular low-cost smart glasses collects and stores personal data, the country's data protection watchdog said Wednesday.
Trump to speak to Putin on plague as US steps up pressure
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak very soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague death of a laboratory technician, as Washington pressured Moscow for transparency.
US stocks hit fresh records as oil stabilizes on rising supplies
Stock markets firmed Tuesday with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hitting record highs in the United States, as oil prices retreated on easing supply worries, which helped temper concerns about rising government borrowing costs.
Quebec's incoming separatist leader wants to block Crown from swearing-in
Quebec's incoming separatist premier said Tuesday he plans to block the province's lieutenant governor, a representative of the British Crown, from swearing in the new government.
Saudi coalition says intercepted missile fired by Yemen's Houthis
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday that it intercepted a missile fired by the group at the kingdom, which backs the pro-government forces that have launched a major operation to recapture lost territory.
Trump blames France unrest on Islam, migration
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed France's mass student protests on Islam and migration, pushing his global right-wing narrative ahead of tough midterm elections at home.
Hundreds arrested in French school protests as Macron summons ministers
Mass protests over decrepit conditions at France's high schools descended into sporadic violence Tuesday, leading to nearly 500 arrests and prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call an emergency meeting.
Apple's Cook praises EU over efforts to protect children online
Apple executive chairman Tim Cook on Tuesday pledged the US giant would protect children online and praised the EU's efforts to ensure minors' safety after a visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
'Gen Z has risen up': Tens of thousands mass for tense France school protests
A quarter of a million demonstrators took to the streets across France on Tuesday as unions and teachers joined high school students demanding better learning conditions in protests that later descended into sporadic clashes with security forces.
Caribbean tourism hotspot loses men to Russian war machine
Halfway around the world from Russia, in a Caribbean tourism hotspot, men, both young and old, are being lured by Moscow with tantalizing job offers, only to find themselves en route to the front lines in Ukraine.
'The sound keeps coming back': children maimed in Ethiopia's Tigray clashes
Lying on a hospital bed, rolled-up blankets propping up the remains of her legs, 10-year-old double-amputee Iyerusalem is among scores of civilians wounded in northern Ethiopia after fighting erupted last month.
Stocks climb as oil prices retreat under $100 per barrel
Stock markets firmed Tuesday as oil prices retreated on easing supply worries, helping to temper concerns about rising government borrowing costs.
Iceland is 'critical outpost' for security, says Rubio during visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Iceland had long been a "critical outpost" for security during a visit to the island, as his country pushes for greater American influence in the Arctic region.
Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank
Israeli settlers on Tuesday beat an AFP photographer and fired guns in the direction of him and a colleague as they covered ongoing violence by settlers against West Bank olive farmers.
UEFA investigate Ireland-Israel tunnel bustup after spitting claim
UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into the tunnel bust-up during last weekend's Nations League game between the Republic of Ireland and Israel in Serbia.
Crisis-striken Haiti postpones elections
Haiti, which has been engulfed by years of gang violence and political chaos, has indefinitely postponed elections due to be held later this year, officials said Tuesday.
Germany arrests ex-spy chief on suspicion of giving secrets to foreign powers
A former German spy chief was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of passing sensitive information to foreign powers, an embarrassing case that comes as the country is seeking to bolster its intelligence agencies.
'Afraid for my future': Tens of thousands demand better education in France
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across France on Tuesday, as unions and teachers joined high school students who for days have been demanding better learning conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations.
Pakistan PM urges Imran Khan supporters to end protest march
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the party of Imran Khan on Tuesday to call off a protest march moving through the country's northwest towards Islamabad and re-enter negotiations with the government.