A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashes near a major highway, killing its pilot
Radio and radar contact with the jet was lost shortly after midnight after it took off from the 9th Main Jet Base in Balikesir province.
Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union
In his speech, Trump pointed to Tehran's support for militant groups, its killing of protesters and the country's missile and nuclear programmes as threats to the region and the United States
UN chief calls Ukraine war 'a stain on our collective conscience'
Referring to Russia's invasion, Guterres said: "We have witnessed the cascading consequences of this blatant violation of international law"
Rescuers search for missing after deluge kills 30 in Brazil
A river burst its banks and streets became raging currents of brown water in the state of Minas Gerais after the overnight downpour in a region that has seen record rain this month
Deal with US within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says
"We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests," Araqchi said in a post on X
Aid groups petition Israel's top court to halt ban on Gaza, West Bank ops
The 17 petitioners, which include some of the NGOs hit by the ban, argue the Israeli measures are incompatible with an occupying power's obligations under international humanitarian law
Three dead in US strike on boat in Caribbean
The United States began targeting alleged smuggling boats in early September, and the latest strike brings the death toll from the campaign to at least 150.
With midterm elections looming, an unpopular Trump seeks a State of the Union reset
"Our nation is back – bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before," he said after taking the stage to cheers of "USA, USA" from his party's members of Congress, while Democrats stood silent
'This is the Golden Age of America,' Trump begins in State of the Union address
As he arrived to address a joint session of Congress Trump was welcomed with cheers and a standing ovation from Republicans
Satellite imagery shows rapid increase of US military planes near Iran
It has shifted more than 150 aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East
US Navy relieves USS Truxtun commander after Caribbean collision
The US Navy removed Cmdr. James Koffi as commanding officer of USS Truxtun after a Feb. 11 collision with USNS Supply; two sailors were slightly injured.
China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military
The Chinese Commerce Ministry put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a separate watchlist.
Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree
Yoon was suspended from office on Dec. 14, 2024, after being impeached by the liberal-led legislature and was formally removed by the Constitutional Court in April 2025.
Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
Watch live as President Donald Trump delivers his 2026 State of the Union address followed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Democratic response.
Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China: report
The deal for the Chinese‑made CM‑302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed, the people said
Various foreign ministers condemn Israel over West Bank moves, statement says
"Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli ‘state land’, accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further entrenching Israeli administration," said statement
Trump, facing headwinds at home and abroad, to address State of the Union
The televised prime-time speech to Congress, his second in the 13 months since returning to the White House, offers Trump a chance to persuade voters to keep Republicans in power
Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probe
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said in a statement: “A 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been released on bail pending further investigation
Noisy humans harm birds and affect breeding success: study
For this study, the team performed a wider analysis by pooling data published since 1990 across 160 bird species to see if any broader trends could be established
January was fifth hottest on record despite cold snap: EU monitor
The Northern Hemisphere was hit by severe cold waves in the final weeks of January as a polar jet stream blew icy air into Europe and North America, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service
Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island
Washington has escalated a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island and long-time US foe in recent weeks
US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government
The US Embassy in France and the US State Department's Bureau of Counterterrorism said they were monitoring the case
Iran would react 'ferociously' to any US attack, warns of regional conflict
Iran vowed to retaliate "ferociously" against any attack from the United States, and repeated its warning of a regional conflagration in response to President Trump's latest threat of strikes.
Risk of 'escalation' if Iran attacked: deputy foreign minister
Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned of a wider escalation if his country was attacked, after US President Donald Trump raised the threat of strikes
US forces to complete withdrawal from Syria within a month: sources to AFP
The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources AFP on Monday.
Iraq's Maliki defends PM candidacy, seeks to reassure US
The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, former premier Nouri al-Maliki, told AFP on Monday that he will not withdraw his nomination after pressure from the US.
US says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal
The United States on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing had conducted secret nuclear tests.
Chad closes border with Sudan after clashes kill five soldiers
The conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023
US ambassador urges Portugal to buy F-35s, join top-tier air forces
F-35 is the fifth-generation stealth fighter
Israel says army will occupy all Gaza if Hamas does not disarm
Israel invaded the Gaza Strip in 2023, in retaliation for Hamas’s unprecedented October 7 attack
A packed bus plunges off a Nepal highway, killing 19 and injuring 25
Rescuers reached the accident site soon after the accident, and the injured were pulled out of the wreckage and driven to hospitals for treatment
Iranian students protest for third day as US pressure mounts
Washington wants Iran to give up much of its nuclear programme, which it believes is aimed at building a bomb
Trump renews attack on US Supreme Court, vows other tariffs and licences
Trump said on Saturday he would raise a temporary tariff from 10 per cent to 15 pc on US imports from all countries, the maximum level allowed under the law
Rubio travels to meet Caribbean leaders as US squeezes Cuba, Venezuela
Discussions would also cover economic growth, health and energy security
Israeli settlers torch and deface a West Bank mosque during Ramazan
Last week, settlers killed a Palestinian-American man, Nasrallah Abu Siyam.
India orders its citizens to leave Iran amid rising tensions with US
Amid fears of a US strike, India directs roughly 10,000 citizens in Iran, including students and pilgrims, to return home or relocate to safe countries.
Top military leadership reshuffled in Bangladesh days after Tarique Rahman takes office
The reshuffle follows the February 12 elections in which the Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a clear majority by winning 209 seats
Final schedule of PM Shehbaz's visit to Russia revealed
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Russia from March 2–5, meet President Vladimir Putin, attend business forum, and discuss energy, trade, and strategic cooperation.
India grounds entire Tejas fleet after runway incident
The Indian Air Force has suspended operations of all 35 Tejas aircraft currently in service and initiated a comprehensive technical inspection
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikes
The United States has built up forces in the Middle East to pile pressure on Iran to make a deal at negotiations
International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Last month, judges found he was fit to stand trial, after postponing an earlier hearing over concerns about his health.
British national among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash
Only nine of the dead have been identified so far, they said, adding that the bus was carrying 44 people in all
Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says
The overnight strikes hit Kyiv and the region around the capital, the Black Sea port of Odesa and central Ukraine, they said
UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'
"Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world," Antonio Guterres told the opening of the UN Human Rights Council's annual session in Geneva
Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case
The appeal stems from the "Hong Kong 47" case, where many leading pro-democracy activists and politicians were arrested en masse in early 2021 and charged with conspiracy to commit subversion
US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday
The agency said in a message to shippers on its Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) that it will de-activate all tariff codes associated with President Donald Trump's prior IEEPA-related orders
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked
In some towns tourists and residents were urged to stay indoors, while truckers were advised to take safe routes or return to their depots until the violence abated
Powerful winter storm shuts schools, disrupts travel across US Northeast
The storm has already snarled travel along the East Coast from Washington to New England, with airlines cancelling thousands of flights and officials urging people to stay off the roads
Mexican military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid
Oseguera, 60, the mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died in custody after being injured in a military operation by Mexican special forces in the town of Tapalpa
New York mayor orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US
Tens of millions of Americans from the US capital Washington to the northern state of Maine prepared for up to two feet (60 centimeters) of snow forecast in some areas
Iranian students protest for second day at some universities
The fresh unrest follows anti-government demonstrations last month in which thousands of people were killed in the worst domestic unrest since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution
Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to forestall fresh conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on Thursday.
Hamas official says group in final stage of choosing new chief
A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian Islamist movement was in the final phase of selecting a new leader.
EU 'expects' US to honour trade deal as Trump hikes tariffs
The European Commission called Sunday for Washington to abide by the terms of the trade deal struck last year with the EU.
US says trade deals in force despite court ruling on tariffs
US trade deals with the European Union, China and other partners remain in force despite the Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
North Korea's Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress: Report
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to lift living standards in his opening speech at a congress held once every five years.
Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday
President Pezeshkian says that his country will not bow its head to pressure from world powers amid nuclear talks with the United States
Ukraine strikes a key industrial site deep inside Russia
The Udmurt Republic’s main passenger airport, in the city of Izhevsk, and airports in nearby regions suspended operations early on Saturday, according to Russia’s civil aviation authority, Rosaviatsiy
US Secret Service says shot dead armed man trying to access Trump Florida estate
Trump was in Washington at the time of the incident
South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands
Seoul has repeatedly objected to Japan's territorial claims over the islands
France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist's death
French far-right activist Quentin Deranque was beaten to death in a fight with alleged hard-left activists
Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China
The court decision also creates new uncertainty for other U.S. trading partners, in Asia and elsewhere, especially those that have reached trade deals to calm the initial turmoil from Trump’s tariffs.
Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed'
Russia had launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbour on February 24, 2022
Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1
Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1
After 4 years of war peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement for Russia in Ukraine,
Russian troops have moved only about 50 kilometers (about 30 miles) into the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine in the past two years in a grinding battle for control of a few strongholds.
Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister
"The Greenlandic population receives the healthcare it needs. They receive it either in Greenland, or, if they require specialised treatment, they receive it in Denmark," Defence Minister Poulsen said
US envoy: Trump questions why Iran hasn't 'capitulated'
The United States and Iran this week resumed Oman-mediated talks in Geneva aimed at averting the possibility of military action
Teen dies after being stabbed outside mosque
Police said a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old were also taken to hospital after violence outside the building.
Brazil doesn't want 'new Cold War', Lula says before Trump meeting
"I want to tell US President Donald Trump that we don't want a new Cold War," Lula told a press conference in New Delhi at the end of a three-day trip to India
Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, senior Iranian official tells Reuters
The official said Tehran could seriously consider a combination of exporting part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile, diluting the purity of its HEU
Alcaraz downs Fils to win Qatar Open, extends perfect start to the year
Alcaraz, whose second trophy of 2026 came 20 days after he completed the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, dictated the match from the outset and won a remarkable 89% of his first-serve points
How the State of the Union became a stage for political confrontation
President Donald Trump will deliver his speech to Congress at 9 pm ET on Tuesday, a far cry from President George Washington's first address in 1790 – a brisk 1,089-word report
Cuban security forces exit Venezuela as US pressure mounts
Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has entrusted her protection to Venezuelan bodyguards, according to four of the sources, unlike president Nicolas Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chavez
Trump says he is sending a hospital ship to Greenland
Trump announced the plan on social media moments before hosting a dinner for Republican governors at the White House, where he sat next to and chatted with Landry
Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces 'new phase' of operations
The militant group said on its Dabiq news agency that it had targeted “an individual of the apostate Syrian regime” in the city of Mayadin in Deir al-Zor province
Saudi Arabia condemns remarks by US ambassador on Middle East, calls for clarification
US envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee said it would be acceptable if Israel took control of the entire Middle East
Iranian students begin new university term with protests
The protest coincided with ceremonies traditionally held after 40 days to mourn those killed by security forces during last month's anti-government demonstrations
Virus outbreak kills 72 tigers in Thailand
According to international media reports, the deaths occurred at Tiger Kingdom, a privately operated park in the region
Iran won't bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks: President Pezeshkian
Masoud Pezeshkian says "world powers are lining up to force us to bow our heads"
Trump announces hike in US global tariff rate from 10 to 15pc
Hiking tariffs after review of Friday's "extraordinarily anti-American decision" by court, says US president
Gallup survey finds Benjamin Netanyahu widely unpopular across 58 countries
Gallup survey shows 61 percent across 58 countries view Benjamin Netanyahu negatively, with sharp rise since 2019; criticism linked to Gaza operations and Palestinian policies.
Germany's ruling party backs social media curbs for children
A growing number of countries, including Spain, Greece, France and Britain, are looking at similar social media bans or restrictions
PM Shehbaz's Moscow visit to feature Pakistan Russia Media Forum
During PM Shehbaz Sharif’s next month's visit to Moscow, a Pakistan-Russia Media Forum will gather diplomats, scholars and journalists to discuss trade, defense, energy and strategic cooperation
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah official
The strikes were among the deadliest reported in eastern Lebanon in recent weeks
Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab a serial burglar
Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab a serial burglar
US envoy's remarks on Israeli expansion stir diplomatic concerns
Mike Huckabee has ignited debate after saying he would not oppose Israel gaining control over vast areas of the Middle East
India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years
The agreement was signed in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Lula da Silva in New Delhi
Pakistan, US discuss trade and investment opportunities during Washington meeting
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation, highlighting IT, mining, minerals, and energy sectors
Bannu suicide attack linked to Afghan-based Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, says security sources
Security sources confirm Bannu attack planned from Afghanistan by Hafiz Gul Bahadur’s sub-group. Afghan Taliban support provides terrorists safe havens, threatening regional peace.
Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies
Macron said that France would consider the consequences of Trump's new 10% global tariff.
Austria turns Hitler's home into a police station
Last year, two streets in Braunau am Inn commemorating Nazis were renamed after years of complaints by activists.
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
Trump has ordered a huge buildup of forces in the Middle East and preparations for a potential multi-week air attack on Iran
Attackers kill at least 50, abduct women and children in Nigeria's Zamfara state
Traditional leaders and local government officials were still accounting for the missing.
Residents in Australia's Victoria state urged to evacuate as bushfire rages
Three other bushfires were burning on Saturday at watch and act level, the second highest danger rating.
Trump says weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
US military assets in the Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier entered the Mediterranean Sea on Friday, further boosting American firepower in a region.
Trump imposes 10 percent global tariff after stinging court rebuke
Trump signed the tariff order in the Oval Office -- saying on social media it was "effective almost immediately" -- after spending the past year imposing various rates to cajole and punish countries.
Zelensky says no 'family day' in rare personal interview to AFP
Zelensky told AFP on Friday there was "no such thing as a family day", conceding that he was not able to spend much time with his wife and children as the Russian invasion drags into a fifth year.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un reviews country's progress at key party congress
As the country's biggest political event held every five years, the congress sets policy and can bring changes in leadership roles beneath supreme commander Kim Jong Un.
'Deeply disappointing': Trump responds to US Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs
The justices, in a 6-3 ruling, upheld a lower court’s decision that the Republican president’s use of this 1977 law exceeded his authority
Trump to travel to China from March 31 to April 2 amid trade tensions
Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of the extended visit
South Korea's ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
Yoon's martial law declaration lasted around six hours before being voted down by parliament
Saudi King Salman awards King Abdulaziz medal to organ donors
Saudi King Salman honors 200 citizens with King Abdulaziz Medal for organ donation, promoting national donor culture and recognizing lifesaving contributions across the kingdom.
FIFA and Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football
The Board of Peace, established under Trump, held its first meeting focused on Gaza's reconstruction fund
Europe's main military powers to develop low-cost air-defence systems
The war in Ukraine has shown how autonomous interceptor drones can provide an effective alternative to costly air-defence missiles
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other administration officials said the United States would invoke other legal justifications to retain as many of Trump’s tariffs as possible.
Iran says draft nuclear plan to be ready in 'next two, three days'
Trump said on Thursday that Iran had at most 15 days to make a deal on concerns starting with its nuclear programme, suggesting the US would attack if it did not.
UAE pledges $1.2 billion in additional aid for Gaza at Washington peace meeting
UAE announces additional $1.2 billion aid for Gaza during high-level Washington meeting with US, focusing on regional stability, humanitarian relief, and long-term recovery efforts.
Trump orders agencies to identify and release government files on aliens
Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other agencies to release the information.
King Charles' brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on Thursday, had been questioned all day by detectives from Thames Valley Police.
Five countries commit troops to Gaza international security force, commander says
Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania have pledged troops for the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, with Egypt and Jordan committed to training police, says Major Gen Jeffers
Trump warns Iran of 'bad things' if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days
The deadline of 10 to 15 days is "pretty much maximum", President Donald Trump said.
Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment
Iran's atomic energy chief said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.
US threatens to leave IEA if net zero focus remains
The United States stepped up pressure on the International Energy Agency on Thursday to drop net zero from its agenda, giving it a year to do so or risk Washington exiting the organisation.
Over 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, report says
Kenya said in November that over 200 of its citizens were fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Trump calls Gaza Board of Peace key to global peace, stability
He was addressing the first meeting of Gaza Board of Peace being held in Washington
Peru installs Jose Balcazar as interim president after Jeri ousted in political upheaval
Peruvians will head to the polls on April 12 to elect a new president, with a run-off vote expected in June
Despite Trump attacks against Europe, Americans flocked to France in 2025
More than 5 million Americans came to France in 2025
UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran
Craig and Lindsay Foreman had been charged with espionage after Iran accused them of gathering information in several parts of the country
Australian police probe threatening letter to country's largest mosque ahead of Ramazan
Some 5,000 people are expected to attend the mosque each night during Ramazan
Iran issues rocket launch notice as US signals readiness for strikes
Earlier this week, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards conducted drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on Thursday, moved to his brother King Charles III’s estate in Norfolk after he was evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle earlier this month.
High-stakes showdown in Nepal's post-uprising polls
Two prime ministerial candidates are going head-to-head in Jhapa-5, turning the sleepy district into a pivotal battleground in the Himalayan nation's March 5 elections
Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit; anger mounts over organisational lapses
The six-day event notched more than $200 billion in investment pledges for AI infrastructure in India.
After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers
"Today Greenland, tomorrow Svalbard?" – Terje Aunevik, mayor of Svalbard's main town Longyearbyen, says he has been asked the question many times
Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles
The new categories align with Prime Minister Mark Carney's goals of recruiting skilled workers and scholars and boosting defense capabilities to lessen dependence on the United States
South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon for insurrection
Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is the most consequential yet for Yoon, whose bid triggered a national political crisis
Hamas tightens grip in Gaza as Trump pushes peace plan
Hamas’ continuing influence over key Gaza power structures has fuelled widespread scepticism about the prospects of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan
Some US troops departing Syria, official says
The Wall Street Journal reported the US was withdrawing all of its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria. Last week, the US military said it has withdrawn from a strategic base and handing it over to Syria
Putin meets Cuban foreign minister in Moscow, says US restrictions are 'unacceptable'
A senior Russian diplomat said last week that Moscow would provide aid to Havana, including material assistance, to help navigate a US attempt to starve the island of oil
Russia's Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran
Lavrov's interview with Saudi Arabia's Al-Arabiya TV was aired a day after US and Iranian negotiators held indirect talks in Geneva to head off a new mounting crisis between Washington and Tehran
Iran expected to make written proposal for resolving standoff with US, senior US official says
Top US national security advisers met in White House Situation Room on Wednesday to discuss Iran and were told all US military forces deployed to the region should be in place by mid-March, he said
Google to build new subsea connections from India in AI push
The US giant says it will build three subsea paths connecting India to Singapore, South Africa, and Australia
Khawaja Asif warns war risk with India remains, links attacks to Kabul and Delhi
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned war risk with India remains, blamed Kabul and Delhi for proxy attacks, and said Pakistan may strike militant sanctuaries inside Afghanistan.
UAE president meets US senator in Abu Dhabi
Earlier, social media speculation about Sheikh Mohammed’s health surged after President Erdogan postponed a planned visit to Abu Dhabi
Ramazan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques
Hamas says Israeli forces have completely destroyed 835 mosques and partially damaged 180
India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own, sources say
The episode has drawn sharp criticism and has cast an uncomfortable spotlight on India's artificial intelligence ambitions
'Difficult' Ukraine peace talks end after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling
The talks came just days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's 2022 invasion of its much smaller neighbour
Ramazan 2026 begins in India, Bangladesh as moon sighted
In India, several media outlets reported crescent sightings from different regions, including confirmation by observers in Allahabad
Israeli forces arrest Al-Aqsa Mosque imam ahead of Ramazan
The move comes amid tightened security measures at the mosque compound and restrictions on worshippers’ entry
Trump extends Ramadan greetings to Muslims worldwide
US President Donald Trump welcomed Ramadan, calling it a month of spiritual renewal, compassion, and unity, while reaffirming America’s commitment to religious freedom.
Vatican says it will not participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace'
The Holy See "will not participate in the Board of Peace because of its particular nature, which is evidently not that of other States," Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican's top diplomatic official, said
Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show
DP World announced on Friday that Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem had resigned as chief executive and chair. The decision to act was taken after Bin Sulayem's name appeared in the Epstein files
ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron's term ends, FT reports
Lagarde's term is due to end in October 2027, but some fear that the far right may win the French presidential race in the spring of 2027, complicating the selection for the new leader of institution
Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day in Geneva with pressure on Kyiv
Zelenskiy was quoted as saying that it was "not fair" that Trump kept publicly calling on Ukraine, not Russia, to make concessions in negotiating terms for a peace plan
US will match Chinese low-yield N-tests
New START, the last treaty between the United States and Russia that limited deployment of nuclear warheads.
Jesse Jackson: An advocate for rights of Black Americans and other marginalized communities
Over his lifetime, Jackson advocated for poor and underrepresented people getting voting rights, jobs and educational opportunities, and he amplified calls for Black pride
France arrests nine over far-right activist's killing
The incident has fuelled tension between France's far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections.
Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles' for deal at Geneva talks: Iran FM
Iran and the United States agreed to "a set of guiding principles" laying the groundwork for a broader deal during talks in Geneva on Tuesday, Tehran's top diplomat said.
Iranians chant slogans against supreme leader at memorials for slain protesters
Iranians shouted slogans against the leader of the Islamic republic on Tuesday as they gathered to commemorate protesters killed in a crackdown on nationwide demonstrations.
Iran, Ukraine talks spark diplomatic merry-go-round in Geneva
Convoys of diplomatic vehicles criss-crossed the rainswept Swiss city, with journalists trying to work out who was going where, as countries involved kept tight-lipped on how talks were progressing.
Bangladesh's new PM, political heir Tarique Rahman
Long overshadowed by his parents and heir to one of Bangladesh's most powerful political dynasties, the country's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has finally stepped into the spotlight.
France and India deepen strategic ties on first day of Macron's official visit
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened three days of talks in Mumbai on Tuesday by reaffirming their countries’ “very special” relationship.
Ramazan 2026 begins in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other GCC nations
Countries including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Iran will search for the crescent on Wednesday
Bangladesh's new prime minister is sworn in after his party's landslide election win
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its partners won 212 seats in the 350-memebr Parliament while an 11-party alliance led by the Jamaat-e-Islami party
FM Ishaq Dar to attend UN Security Council meeting on Palestine in New York
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend UN Security Council talks on Palestine, stressing ceasefire, humanitarian aid, self-determination, and establishment of independent Palestinian state
Pakistan among 8 countries condemn Israeli 'state property' claim in West Bank
Eight Muslim countries including Pakistan condemn Israel’s move to register West Bank land as state property, calling it illegal and harmful to the two-state solution amid rising regional tensions.
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful dies at 84, family says
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, an eloquent Baptist minister raised in the segregated South, has died at age 84, his family said in a statement
Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers sworn into parliament
Rahman is set to take over from an interim government that has steered the country of 170 million people for 18 months since the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina was overthrown
Bleak future for West Bank pupils as budget cuts bite
But nowhere are the consequences more stark than in its schools, where reduced salaries for teachers, shortened weeks and mounting uncertainty are reshaping the future of around 630,000 pupils
EU Commission to attend Trump's Board of Peace meeting as observer
"The EU Commission is not becoming a member to the board of peace, we are participating in this meeting precisely in our longstanding commitment to the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza
Iran says US 'more realistic' on nuclear issue, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait
Iran said on Monday that the United States's position on Iran's nuclear programme "has moved towards a more realistic one", a day ahead of a second round of US-Iranian talks in Geneva
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
Asked about the prospects for a deal, Trump said Iran sought tough negotiations but learned the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the US bombed Iranian nuclear sites.
Kremlin says main Ukraine issues will be discussed in Geneva talks, including territory
Ukraine's "main issues" are to be discussed in peace talks held in Geneva this week, the Kremlin says.
Kyrgyzstan president fires ministers, consolidates power ahead of election
Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov fired three ministers Monday seen as close to the dismissed former head of his security services, as he clears the political decks ahead of elections.
'Tehran' TV series producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens
The 52-year-old Israeli national's body was found Sunday night at a hotel near Syntagma Square, in the heart of the Greek capital, the force said.
Canada's Carney to visit India in early March, Ontario minister says
Carney is making all-out efforts to diversify Canada's alliances beyond the United States
Britain needs to step up defence spending faster, PM Starmer says
Latest NATO estimates show that Britain spent 2.3% of GDP on defence in 2024
Syrian army takes control of Al-Shaddadi base from US forces
The transfer of control was carried out after coordination and consultations with US authorities
Iran launches drills in Strait of Hormuz amid nuclear talks with US
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began exercises under the banner of “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz
China announces visa-free entry for UK and Canadian citizens
China will allow visa-free entry for UK and Canadian citizens until 31 December, signalling improved diplomatic ties and boosting tourism, business exchanges and people-to-people links.
US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability
The agencies partnered with California-based Valar Atomics to fly one of the company’s Ward microreactors on a C-17 aircraft — without nuclear fuel — to Hill Air Force Base in Utah
Iran's foreign minister will meet IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks
"I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal. What is not on the table: submission before threats," Araqchi said on X
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman makes first court appearance
During a brief status mention at a Sydney court on Monday, Akram appeared via video link from Goulburn Correctional Centre, a maximum-security prison southwest of Sydney, where he is being held
Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure
A second round of talks between the US and Iran are slated for this week. Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the US that delivers economic benefits for both sides
Europe aims to rely less on US defence after Trump's Greenland push
Transatlantic ties have already been strained over the past year by Donald Trump’s return to the White House
Trump told Netanyahu in December he would support Israeli strikes on Iran's missile programme, CBS News reports
The news channel said it has learned that internal discussions in the US military and intelligence community have started to contemplate the possibility of supporting a fresh round of Israeli strikes
Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'
The West Bank is among the territories that Palestinians seek for a future independent state. Much of it is under Israeli military control, with limited Palestinian self-rule in some areas
Indonesia readies 1,000 troops for potential peacekeeping force in Gaza in April
The final deployment decision will be made by the government, spokesperson Donny Pramono said
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 12
Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 12 people since dawn on Sunday, while a military official said the attacks were in response to ceasefire violations.
New anti-government chants in Tehran after giant rallies abroad: reports
Some residents of Tehran on Sunday chanted slogans against the clerical leadership from balconies and windows, reports said, a day after Iranians abroad staged rallies in Europe and North America.
Europe confronts 'new nuclear reality' as Macron signals broader deterrence role
European leaders are increasingly confronting a once-taboo question: how to defend the continent in a more dangerous world if reliance on the United States can no longer be taken for granted.
Ukrainian anti-graft authorities detain ex-minister in major case
Battling corruption is a key priority in Ukraine's reform effort as it eyes membership of the European Union
Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Iran and the US renewed negotiations earlier this month to tackle their decades-long dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme
Indonesia says 8,000 troops ready for possible peacekeeping mission in Gaza by June
Under the schedule, troops will undergo health checks and paperwork throughout February, followed by a force readiness review at the end of the month
New Zealand braces for more flooding after road collapses, one death
Authorities on Sunday had a state of emergency in place for the districts of Waipa and Otorohanga
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
Zelenskyy’s concerns were echoed by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a ranking member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Macron urges calm after activist's death sparks political clash
The 23-year-old died on Saturday, having fallen into a coma after being violently beaten on Thursday
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say
Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment housing displaced families killed at least four people, while health officials said another strike killed five in Khan Younis in the south
Trump's 'desire' to own Greenland persists: Danish PM
Asked at a security conference in Munich if Trump still wanted to own the Arctic island, Frederiksen said: "Unfortunately, I think the desire is the same"
Iran open to nuclear deal compromises if US discusses lifting sanctions, minister tells BBC
Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions, but has repeatedly ruled out linking the issue to other questions including missiles
Assailants kill at least 30 in northwest Nigeria villages, residents say
Jeremiah Timothy, a resident of Konkoso who fled to a nearby locality, said the attack on his village began in the early hours with sporadic gunfire
China is the real threat, Taiwan says in rebuff to Munich speech
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, addressing the annual security conference on Saturday, warned that some countries were "trying to split Taiwan from China"
Son of Iran's last shah urges US military intervention in Iran
The exiled son of toppled shah told Reuters in an interview that there were signs that the Iranian government was on the brink of collapse and that an attack could weaken it or accelerate its fall
Israeli FM Saar to attend Trump's first Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, officials say
Israel joined the Board of Peace during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington last week
Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say
Epibatidine is found naturally in dart frogs in the wild, and can also be manufactured in a lab, which European scientists suspect was the case with the substance used on Navalny.
US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations: report
US military prepares for potentially weeks-long operations against Iran, fully expecting retaliation, as Trump says reaching a deal has been difficult
UK introduces strict law for dual citizens entering the country
UK enforces strict rules for dual citizens from February 25, 2026, requiring British passports or costly certificates, prompting concerns over travel and accessibility for European citizens.
Russia claims heavy Ukrainian losses, captures four settlements
Russia’s Defense Ministry claims over 8,485 Ukrainian casualties in a week, destruction of military assets, capture of four settlements, and interception of missiles and drones.
China's top diplomat warns against 'knee-jerk' calls for decoupling
Calling for a "positive and pragmatic" policy from Washington, he told the Munich Security Conference the best outcome for both would be cooperation
