World’s largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire MANILA: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called on Wednesday for a...
Algeria proposes UN action to ‘stop killing in Rafah’ UNITED NATIONS: Algeria on Tuesday proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution that demands a ceasefire in the...
‘A mountain fell on them’ says rescue worker at PNG landslide site SYDNEY: Families in Yambali village in Papua New Guinea were sleeping peacefully in their beds when a “mountain” of...
Ukrainian drone destroyed over Russia’s Armavir, regional governor says MOSCOW: Russian air defences destroyed a Ukrainian drone over the city of Armavir on Wednesday, regional governor...
South Africa gears up for ‘most unpredictable’ vote JOHANNESBURG: South Africans braced Tuesday for a tight general election that may loosen the ruling ANC’s 30-year...
Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years Burkina Faso’s ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks on...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa promises to ‘do better’ as election looms SOWETO: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed on Saturday to do more on issues including jobs and state...
World’s largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire MANILA: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called on Wednesday for a...
North Korea says its latest satellite launch exploded in flight SEOUL/TOKYO: North Korea said its attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure on...
China to host Egypt’s Sisi, Arab leaders this week BEIJING: China will host Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as well as a number of other Arab leaders in...
Ukrainian drone destroyed over Russia’s Armavir, regional governor says MOSCOW: Russian air defences destroyed a Ukrainian drone over the city of Armavir on Wednesday, regional governor...
120 business leaders back UK’s Labour in election LONDON: The UK’s Labour party won the backing on Tuesday of 120 business leaders, in a timely boost as it bids to...
Putin says Western weapons striking Russia would have ‘serious consequences’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday of “serious consequences” if Western countries allowed...
Israeli tanks hit evacuation zone west of Rafah, 21 dead, Gaza health officials say Attack comes two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp stirred global condemnation
Saudi king heads cabinet meeting after medical treatment, state media says DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman headed a cabinet meeting on Tuesday after he underwent medical treatment for lung...
Israeli tanks reach centre of Rafah as Security Council to discuss camp blaze RAFAH: Israeli tanks penetrated the heart of Rafah on Tuesday despite global outrage over a strike that set ablaze a...
‘Dangerous day for America,’ Trump says as closing arguments begin NEW YORK: Closing arguments began Tuesday in the hush money trial of Donald Trump with the White House hopeful...
At least 14 dead from storms in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kentucky Search teams on Sunday picked through wreckage left by tornado-spawning thunderstorms that swept the US Southern...
At least nine dead in US tornadoes, storms WASHINGTON: At least nine people were killed across the central United States as tornadoes and other extreme storms...
12 Indians killed in quarry collapse after cyclone rains GUWAHATI, (India): Torrential rains in the wake of a powerful cyclone caused the collapse of a quarry in India’s...
After Raisi funeral, Iran’s focus turns to vote for successor TEHRAN: After Iran mourned president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a recent helicopter crash, the nation’s focus turns...
Sri Lanka holds rates to manage inflation, foster economic stability COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday to ensure inflation pressures remain in...