Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs

Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs

Australians start voting in general elections as pope's death overshadows campaigning

Australians start voting in general elections as pope’s death overshadows campaigning

China sends team to Myanmar to monitor ceasefire, foreign ministry says

China sends team to Myanmar to monitor ceasefire, foreign ministry says

China ready to unveil world's tallest bridge in June this year

China ready to unveil world's tallest bridge in June this year

Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

Israel steps up Gaza strikes; polio vaccination halted by blockade

Gaza's health ministry said a UN-backed polio vaccination campaign had been suspended

Alex Ovechkin makes more history with his first NHL playoff overtime goal

The one thing he had not done — until now — was score an overtime playoff goal

Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport's power to unite

“Soccer is a team sport. You can’t have fun alone,” the pope told a crowd of Italian youth

Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says

Robert Woodland was found guilty in July 2024 of attempting to sell drugs after he was arrested

Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial

His chosen resting place is the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (St. Mary Major)

China says Iran's foreign minister will visit on Wednesday

Earlier, the Iranian foreign ministry said on Monday that Araghchi will visit China on Tuesday

Pope Francis's funeral to be held on Saturday, many world leaders expected

Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest

Russia recaptures monastery in Kursk from Ukraine, TASS says

Russian forces had captured the St. Nicholas Belogorsky monastery in village Gornal, TASS said

Cardinals to meet after death of Pope Francis, plan for funeral

Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest

Venezuelan migrants were set for deportation without judicial review, lawyers tell US Supreme Court

The ACLU said that administration had not provided the migrants required notice before deportation

Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

China's students face additional challenges due to trade war and vilification of Chinese citizens

Trump approval rating dips; many wary of his wielding of power, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Some 42% of respondents approved of Trump's performance as president, down from 43% three weeks ago

Israeli protesters scuffle with police during protest march against government

Police tried to block the protestors and called their march illegal as it has departed

'Andor' returns to Disney+ and takes 'Star Wars' to new and rebellious places

“I start small,” Gilroy said. “I work teaspoon by teaspoon.”

Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat

"Pete's doing a great job. Everybody's happy with him," Trump said

Early voting in Australia election begins, PM Albanese's party holds slender lead

Albanese has surged in polls from a deficit of six points against Dutton's conservative coalition

Yemen's Houthis say US strikes on Sanaa kill at least 12

Yemen's Houthis said on Monday that US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people.

Israel security chief accuses PM of demanding personal loyalty

Israel's internal security chief accused PM Netanyahu Monday of demanding personal loyalty.

Vance heads to India for tough talks on trade

New Delhi looks to seal an early trade deal and stave off punishing US tariffs.

Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truce

Russia launched wave of aerial attacks at Ukraine on Monday in an abrupt end to fragile Easter truce

Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine

Russian President Putin proposed on Monday bilateral talks with Kyiv for the first time in years.

15 potential successors to Pope Francis

The April 21 death of Pope Francis also kick-started the race for his successor.

Harvard sues Trump over US federal funding cuts

Trump is furious at Harvard for rejecting government supervision of its admissions

Delhi airport operator pauses runway upgrade after flight delays invite criticism

About 400 arrivals and 500 departures were delayed on Sunday

India hopes to conclude trade pact with US this year, finance minister says

Nirmala Sitharaman is on a five-day trip to the United States

South Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia

The key town was lost to an ethnic Nuer militia in March in clashes

Easter pilgrims in sun-drenched St Peter's Square stunned by pope's death

Tourists and pilgrims were dazed with shock at news of the death of Francis

Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector

Bosnia's truck drivers protest, demand government help for the sector

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man

Neeraj Chopra hopes eponymous event will bring Diamond League to India

Neeraj Chopra Classic on May 24 will be World Athletics Gold category event

Thai exports posting higher growth in March, commerce minister says

Thailand's March export data is due to be released on April 24

Ukraine wary of Putin's Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire

Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire

South Korea's presidential frontrunner vows to address 'Korea Discount'

Lee pledged to revive legislation to curb abuses by controlling shareholders

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine’s Kherson region

Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis

Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis

Secondhand stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs

Secondhand stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs

Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people

Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people

Tunisian police arrest Ahmed Souab, a prominent lawyer and critic of the president

Tunisian police arrest Ahmed Souab, a prominent lawyer and critic of the president

Romania's presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote

Romania’s presidential election redo is a high-stakes test of its democracy following annulled vote

China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues

China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues

Iran's top diplomat to visit China on Tuesday

Araqchi said that Tehran always closely consults with friends, Russia and China, over nuclear issue

Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes

Trump cast himself as a messianic-like figure on his first day back in office

Stephen Curry scores 31 points in the Warriors' 95-85 victory over the Rockets 95-85 in Game 1

Curry scored 31 points and the Warriors built a huge lead and held on to beat the Rockets 95-85

Pope Francis: timeline of the pontiff's life and career

On June 14, 2024, he became the first pontiff to address a Group of Seven summit

'Cancer' of billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally - UN

Criminal networks that emerged in Southeast Asia in recent years, have evolved into global industry

US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen's capital, the Houthi rebels say

The strikes follow the resumption of negotiations in Rome between the U.S. and Iran

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with charming style, dies at 88

"His entire life was dedicated to service of the Lord and of his Church,″ official said

West Bank campus a dystopian shelter for Palestinians uprooted again

Between a stadium and flower fields where goats now graze, the children play to escape boredom

60,000 Americans to lose their rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress acts

“And then you multiply that by 59,000 households,” she said

Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports

The incidents were all classified as “near midair collisions”

South Korea's ousted Yoon attends criminal trial for insurrection

Yoon reached the Seoul Central District Court wearing a dark navy suit and red tie

Vance arrives in India, to hold talks with Modi under US tariffs shadow

Vance landed at New Delhi's Palam airport on Monday following a visit to Rome

Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas

The storm also killed one person about 80 miles (129 kilometers) farther southeast

Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

Bukele said he would ask El Salvador’s foreign ministry to be in contact with the Maduro government

Israel's unmanned bulldozers breaking ground in Gaza war

Army engineers and military experts say that the Robdozer is the future of automated combat.

Israel cancels visas for French lawmakers

The action came only days after Israel stopped two British MPs from entering the country.

Lebanon army says 3 troops killed in munitions blast in south

Lebanon's military said a munitions blast in the country's south killed an officer and two soldiers.

US defence chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat: Report

Democratic lawmakers said Hegseth could no longer stay in his job

Ukrainian troops celebrate Easter as blasts punctuate Putin's truce

But on Easter Sunday fighting continued between Russian and Ukrainian troops.

Trump eyes gutting US diplomacy in Africa, cutting soft power: draft plan

The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa.

SFJ alleges Indian government offers bounty on US citizen, urges VP Vance's intervention

SFJ has accused a senior member of BJP of issuing $250,000 bounty for assassination of a US citizen

Israel's military finds 'professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics

Israel's military finds 'professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics

Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire, no extension seen

Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire, no extension seen

Ukrainians mark Easter with little faith in Russia ceasefire

Ukrainians mark Easter with little faith in Russia ceasefire

An incessant crackdown in Belarus hurls dozens of independent journalists into harsh prisons

An incessant crackdown in Belarus hurls dozens of independent journalists into harsh prisons

Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties

Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties

US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more

US and Iran say talks over Tehran’s nuclear program make progress and set plans for more

Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue

Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an ‘impression of a ceasefire’ as attacks continue

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking one-day Easter ceasefire

Easter falls on the same day this year for Orthodox and Western churches

Pope Francis makes brief Easter appearance, calls for Gaza ceasefire

The pontiff said that the situation in Gaza was dramatic and deplorable

Zelenskiy tells Ukraine on Easter: 'Evil may have its hour but God will have his day'

Russia’s Putin had announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter

Easter joy as Lourdes declares new miracle after Italian woman walks again

The bishop of Tursi-Lagonegro, a diocese in southern Italy, made the announcement ahead of Easter

BREAKING: Al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 70 soldiers in Benin, SITE reports

The West African state and its neighbour Togo have suffered a series of attacks in recent years

Survivors describe executions, arson in attack on Sudan's Zamzam camp

The war between the Sudanese army and RSF broke out in April 2023

South Korea, US, to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says

South Korea hopes to lower the 25pc reciprocal tariff

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

Conservative Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito publicly dissented from the decision

Israel's Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas

In a televised address, he said Israel had "no choice but to continue fighting for our existence"

Father of American hostage in Gaza hopeful he is still alive

"I think we should engage back with them directly and see what can be done in regards to my son"

Putin attends Orthodox Easter service after declaring ceasefire in Ukraine

Holding a lit thin red candle, Putin crossed himself several times as Kirill said "Christ is risen"

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks

Speaking on state TV after the talks, Araqchi described the engagement as useful

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israeli officials have vowed to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon

Death toll in Nigeria attacks by herders rises to 56

Local media quoted the governor as citing the figure while visiting the villages in Logo and Ukum

Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country

Organisers say they oppose what they call Trump’s civil rights and constitutional violations

Hamas says fate of US-Israeli hostage unknown after guard killed in Israel strike

Hamas says fate of US-Israeli hostage unknown after guard killed in Israel strike

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian troops will adhere to the ceasefire provided it is mutually respected

Tanzania opposition party says its leader has been moved to different prison

The charges against Lissu brought new scrutiny to President’s human rights record

Vatican holds 'cordial' talks with Vance after criticisms of Trump policies

Vatican holds 'cordial' talks with Vance after criticisms of Trump policies

Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to fend off rising tides

Her home is the only one remaining in this part of Rejosari Senik

Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges

Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

Mitchell, Mobley help Cavaliers beat Spurs 114-113, close within a game of sealing East's best mark

Popovich had a stroke at the team’s arena in San Antonio on Nov. 2

Herro scores 30 points to lead Heat past Hawks 123-114 in OT in play-in and into NBA playoffs

“I know how badly our group wanted to get into this thing,” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said

What injured ankle? Ja Morant flies around court helping Grizzlies clinch West's 8 seed

“I couldn’t feel it ... so I was out there,” Morant said with a laugh.

At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo, media reports say

The boat was carrying as many as 500 passengers, including women and children

Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear program hinge on a billionaire and a seasoned diplomat

After Trump won the election, Witkoff worked with the outgoing Biden administration for a ceasefire

Iran, US prepare for second round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program in Rome

That talks are even happening represent a historic moment

80 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Huthis say

US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 80 people, Huthi rebels said Friday.

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 24 after Hamas rejects truce proposal

Gaza's civil defence rescue agency said Friday that Israeli strikes killed at least 24 people.

Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel's aid block on Gaza

The international community is required to intervene immediately, Hamas's chief negotiator said.

US to withdraw some 1,000 troops from Syria

The US will roughly halve the number of troops it has deployed in Syria to less than 1,000.

Lebanon says two killed in Israeli strikes in south

Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli air strikes killed two people in the south on Friday.

'Really stuck': Ukraine's EU accession drive stumbles

Process for joining EU is long, complex and requires unanimous approval from all member states.

US judge halts Trump plan for rapid deportations to third countries

US judge halts Trump plan for rapid deportations to third countries

Ukraine bans China's firms for helping Russia make missiles

Ukraine bans China's firms for helping Russia make missiles

Trump floats US-Europe meeting as Vance visits Italy for 2nd day of talks on tariffs

Trump floats US-Europe meeting as Vance visits Italy for 2nd day of talks on tariffs

Indonesia says to increase US imports, lower orders from other countries

Indonesia also plans to buy agricultural products including wheat from US

US will keep helping Taiwan in its self-defence, senator says in Taipei

The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer

Uganda plans law to allow military prosecution of civilians

The law has been drafted and is awaiting cabinet approval

China's leader ends Southeast Asia tour that touted Beijing's reliability vs US tariff threats

China’s leader ends Southeast Asia tour that touted Beijing’s reliability vs US tariff threats

Russian rouble strengthens past 81 vs US dollar, up 40pc since start of 2025

Russian rouble strengthens past 81 vs US dollar, up 40pc since start of 2025

Qatar sends aid to Lebanese army as the country recovers from Hezbollah's war with Israel

Qatar sends aid to Lebanese army as the country recovers from Hezbollah’s war with Israel

US, Japan need to 'push back' against China

US, Japan need to 'push back' against China

Myanmar junta, opposition set to extend ceasefire, Malaysia PM says

Myanmar has been in the throes of an expanding conflict since 2021

Rubio says the US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days

Rubio says the US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador

Strange sell-off in the dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust in the US under Trump

Strange sell-off in the dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust in the US under Trump

Half a million US weapons lost or smuggled from Afghanistan, UN and UK media

At a meeting in Doha, Taliban admitted that half of this stockpile is now “unaccounted for”

Cash crunch leaves Syrians queueing for hours to collect salaries

Syria's banking sector has been ruined during 14 years of civil war that saw Bashar al-Assad ousted

Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery

Defiant posts have shot to the top of most-searched lists on social media

Sri Lankans throng to Kandy for rare display of Buddhist relic

Around 10,000 police have been deployed to safeguard the Temple of the Tooth

Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE access to private Social Security data

The judge said DOGE failed to show the need for the "unprecedented, unfettered access" it had sought

Palestinian photojournalist in Cannes documentary killed in Gaza strike

Hassouna is the central subject of “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,” a documentary

US Senator Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

The senator posted on X an image of himself in El Salvador with Abrego Garcia

Trump administration orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for visa applicants

The move comes as Trump administration has revoked hundreds of visas under a 1952 law

As demonstrators accuse Trump of undermining universities, he calls Harvard 'a disgrace'

The protest, dubbed "Rally for the Right to Learn!", has been planned across the country

Trump says he is in no rush to attack Iran over nuclear programme

President Trump blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favour of a deal

'We're going to stand behind freedom' - Harvard students rally against Trump's demands

About a hundred people showed up with posters condemning Trump and listened to a lineup of speakers

US strike on Yemen fuel port kills at least 38, Houthi media say

The US has vowed not to halt large-scale strikes begun last month in its biggest operation in the ME

Deputy sheriff's son kills two at Florida State University, police say

Police believe the gunman acted alone and a motive was not known

Hamas says it is ready to release all remaining hostages for an end to Gaza war

In a televised speech, Khalil Al-Hayya said the group would no longer agree to interim deals

Wiz Khalifa's 'Kush + Orange Juice' changed his game. 15 years later, a sequel recaptures the spirit

“We’ll keep it going,” he says of the series. “Just keep it going nonstop.”

Carney says lower internal trade barriers will help Canada more than Trump's tariffs will harm it

“We can’t afford a fourth Liberal term of rising housing costs,” Poilievre said.

Hamas signals rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal

The proposal called for Hamas to disarm to secure a complete end to the war

UN nuclear chief says Iran, US running out of time to secure deal

Iranian and US delegations are to gather in Rome on Saturday for second round of negotiations.

Trump softens on Zelensky, says mineral deal coming 'soon'

Trump said he does not hold Zelensky "responsible" for Russia's invasion of his country.

France hails 'positive process' as Europe, US discuss Ukraine ceasefire

France hailed talks on the Ukraine war between top US and European officials on Thursday.

China's Xi meets Cambodian leader as part of regional diplomatic blitz

Chinese President Xi Jinping met the Cambodian premier in Phnom Penh on Thursday.

Spring snow storm wreaks deadly havoc in the Alps

More than a metre (3.3 feet) of snow fell in a few hours in the Alps.

Bulgarian government survives no confidence vote

The vote ended with 72 members in favour of the motion and 130 against

Saudi defence minister arrives in Tehran ahead of Iran-US talks

The minister delivered a message from King Salman to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Russia removes Afghan Taliban from list of banned terrorist groups

No country currently recognises the Taliban government that seized power in 2021

North Korea criticises US for deploying B-1B strategic bomber in South Korea

The B-1B was deployed in a joint military drill between South Korea and the US

Pakistan, Bangladesh resume talks after 15-year diplomatic freeze

Pakistani Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch arrived in Dhaka to lead Pakistan’s delegation

Nigeria signs minerals pact with South Africa in diversification push

Besides oil, Nigeria is also rich in gold, limestone, lithium, iron ore and zinc

Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes

Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes

Ukraine's future is at the center of talks in Paris with Rubio, Witkoff and top European officials

Ukraine’s future is at the center of talks in Paris with Rubio, Witkoff and top European officials

A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead

A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead

'Resist protectionism,' China's Xi tells Cambodia amid US tariff standoff

'Resist protectionism,' China's Xi tells Cambodia amid US tariff standoff

Putin and Qatari emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks

Putin and Qatari emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks

Four dead after dredging vessel capsizes off Philippines, says coast guard

There were 13 Filipino and 12 Chinese crew members on board

Russia says new Estonian legislation threatens Baltic shipping security

Maria Zakharova said that Russia would react proportionately

Malaysia PM set to meet Myanmar junta chief amid opposition to talks

Anwar Ibrahim said he will meet General Min Aung Hlaing on humanitarian grounds

Portrait of Palestinian boy declared World Press Photo of year for 2025

Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo of the year for 2025

Italy's Meloni will test her mettle as EU-US bridge when she meets Trump in Washington

Italy’s Meloni will test her mettle as EU-US bridge when she meets Trump in Washington

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

Trump, Italian Prime Minister Meloni to address US-Europe tariff tensions

The two leaders are expected to hold talks and have lunch during Meloni's day visit to Washington

Iranian minister in Moscow aims to shore up support ahead of US talks

Russia plays a role in Iran's nuclear negotiations with the West

Herro goes from raising eyebrows to turning heads as Heat knock out Bulls in Play-In Tournament

Herro came through in a big way one week after he made a questionable decision

Tennessee's GOP leads the fight to deny public education to children without documents

Felipe Jimenez is one of hundreds of children who have packed the Tennessee Capitol

Qatari Emir arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin on Ukraine and Middle East

The leaders would discuss efforts to find a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine

Operation Assad: the air mission to smuggle the Syrian despot's valuables

Yasar Ibrahim arranged the leasing of the plane to transport Assad's treasured assets and relatives

Science caught in crossfire of Trump's fight with universities

Scientists see negative impact on a tradition that made US the most technologically powerful country

Sacramento Kings and GM Monte McNair agree to part ways, AP source says

The Athletic first reported that McNair was out as general manager.

Trump administration says Harvard may lose ability to enroll foreign students

The Homeland Security announced the termination of two DHS grants totaling $2.7 million to Harvard

Malaysian ministers to head to U.S. at end-April for tariff talks

Malaysia has ruled out imposing retaliatory tariffs

Israel will keep Gaza buffer zone, minister says, as truce bid stalls

Since resuming operations last month, Israeli forces have carved out a broad "security zone"

Movie Review: Michael B. Jordan has double duty in Ryan Coogler's pulsating, vein-bursting 'Sinners'

In the last few months alone, we’ve had Robert Pattinson, Theo James and the great Robert De Niro

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks two-month delay of May 5 trial

As a result, they wrote: “We cannot, in good conscience, go to trial on the scheduled date.”

El Salvador blocks US senator from visiting wrongly deported Salvadoran man

Van Hollen was told by Vice President Ulloa that he could not allow a visit or a call with Garcia

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner

Her representative didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment Wednesday

Davido's '5ive' welcomes the Afrobeats megastar into an era of change and growth

“I remember when Africans used to lie that they were Jamaicans,” laughed the Atlanta-born

UN watchdog chief says Iran 'not far' from nuclear bomb

chief Rafael Grossi warned on Wednesday that Iran was "not far" from possessing a nuclear bomb.

Macron to meet Rubio, Witkoff amid transatlantic tensions

Macron will on Thursday meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Trump touts trade talks, China calls out tariff 'blackmail'

Trump remained upbeat about his strategy of imposing global tariffs.

Australian PM vows not to bow to Trump on national interest

Australian PM promised on Wednesday to defend Australia's interests in its trade tangle with US.

US judge says 'probable cause' to hold Trump admin in contempt

US judge said he had found "probable cause" to hold Trump's admin in contempt in a deportation case.

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war

Top Trump officials will hold talks with Europeans on the Russia-Ukraine war

Former governor of Russia's Kursk region is detained, state media reports

Alexei Smirnov led the region from May 2024 to December of that year

US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran

Iran and the US held indirect talks in Oman last weekend

Kenya secures $600 million in short-term financing for roads

The East African nation has been struggling to fund development projects

Israeli raids displaced tens of thousands in the West Bank. Now few places to shelter remain

Israeli raids displaced tens of thousands in the West Bank. Now few places to shelter remain

Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely

Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely

Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump's tariffs — and their retirement accounts

Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs — and their retirement accounts

Al Shabaab attacks strategic Somalia town as it presses offensive

Al Shabaab has waged an insurgency since 2007 to seize power

White House says China faces up to 245pc tariffs due to its retaliatory actions

China increased its tariffs on imports of US goods to 125pc last Friday

UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex

UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex

Earthquake: Zoo animals sense tremors first, react swiftly

Herd reacted quickly, encircling their calves as ground shook