What we know about resignation of top Ukraine official
President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff has resigned after investigators searched his home amid a corruption scandal.
FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament
The Arab world’s biggest football competition kicks off on Monday, as 16 teams from across the region face off in Qatar. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament,…
Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues
News Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues At least 128 people died and 200 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by…
Indonesia death toll rises to 248 after catastrophic flooding in Sumatra
Indonesia death toll rises to 248 after catastrophic flooding in Sumatra Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been inundated with cyclone-driven rain for a week, killing about 400 people in total…
Russia bans Human Rights Watch in widening crackdown on critics
Russia bans Human Rights Watch in widening crackdown on critics Authorities also designate Anti-Corruption Foundation as ‘terrorist’ group and consider total ban on WhatsApp. Designation means the rights group must…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,339
Here are the key events from day 1,339 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A ground crew marshaller guides a Russian Tu-95MS nuclear-capable strategic bomber performing a flight over neutral waters…
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit dead at 93: Royal Palace
Thailand is in mourning following the royal palace’s announcement that former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and wife of the nation’s late and longest-reigning…
Trump administration investigating China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal
The probe comes as the US government seeks additional leverage against Beijing amid escalating trade tensions. The United States has launched an investigation into whether China is out of compliance…
Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children in child labour: Report
Study finds that rates soar to 90 percent in some regions as humanitarian crises compound childhood exploitation. Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children are engaged in the worst forms of…
Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings
Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country’s territory. NATO member Lithuania has closed its two biggest airports and shut crossings on…