Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche
14 Peaks star Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche while leading 10 climbers up Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan.
Trump denounces Justice Department decision to drop Reflecting Pool charges
Trump denounces Justice Department decision to drop Reflecting Pool charges The US president pushes back after a federal prosecutor says the damage to the pool was caused by ‘botched’ installation,…
China’s Xi headed to North Korea in bid to shore up ties
The Chinese leader’s visit on June 8-9, his first in seven years, comes as Pyongyang strengthens relations with Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8-9…
Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania
To Ivanka Trump, Sazan was a “find”. Thousands of Albanians, however, fear that it could be their loss. In an interview with American podcaster David Senra this week, Ivanka –…
‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup
Twenty hours on a bus, a charter plane out of the Middle East, and a one-off game carrying the expectations of 48 million people: Iraq’s journey to the 2026 World…
Iran war day 98: Tehran raises doubts on deal as Lebanon fighting continues
EXPLAINER Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, while Hezbollah rejects deal as death toll tops 3,500. Israel has continued to carry out deadly strikes across Lebanon despite the announcement of a…
Pakistan’s Lyari defies Bollywood’s gangland label to rise as boxing haven
Karachi, Pakistan – Over a few breezy winter weeks in Karachi, boxing coach Younus Qambrani sent a steady stream of WhatsApp messages from his neighbourhood of Lyari – videos, photos,…
Palestinian children among those detained in Israeli West Bank raids
Palestinian children among those detained in Israeli West Bank raids Settler violence escalates, with illegal outposts and frequent attacks reported across Ramallah, Hebron and Nablus. Save Israeli soldiers raid a…
At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Russia’s Moscow
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, News At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Russia’s Moscow Fifteen also injured in the blast in Kudrinskaya Square, authorities say. Save Law enforcement officers…
‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis
Khan Younis, Gaza Strip – As soon as the whistle blew, they all dashed off – and for a brief moment, nobody focused on the destruction surrounding them. Cheered on…