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US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks
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5 May 2026, 00:00 AM US-Israel war on Iran
US sinks Iranian boats, intercepts missiles in Hormuz
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5 May 2026, 01:00 AM US-Israel war on Iran

US appeals court rules against Trump birthright citizenship order

The court also backed the decision of a lower court to block the nationwide order
24 July 2025, 02:57 AM

Trump accuses Obama of treason

Donald Trump on Tuesday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of treason and called for his prosecution over a report alleging that officials in the Democrat’s administration manipulated information on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
23 July 2025, 21:06 PM

WHO sounds alarm on risk of epidemic

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it.
23 July 2025, 21:06 PM

ICJ paves way for climate reparations

The world’s highest court yesterday declared that states are obligated under international law to tackle climate change and warned that failing to do so could open the door to reparations.
23 July 2025, 21:05 PM

‘Mass starvation’ spreading in Gaza

More than 100 aid organisations and human rights groups warned yesterday that “mass starvation” was spreading in Gaza, as the United States said its top envoy was heading to Europe for talks on a possible ceasefire and aid corridor.
23 July 2025, 21:04 PM

Iran navy confronts US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman

Iranian forces confronted a US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman yesterday, warning it to stay out of waters claimed by Tehran, state television reported.
23 July 2025, 20:05 PM

Saudi Arabia announces $5.6 billion in Syria investments

A Saudi delegation visiting Damascus on Wednesday sealed investment and partnership deals valued at more than $5 billion to help rebuild war-battered Syria, the oil-rich Gulf kingdom announced
23 July 2025, 18:53 PM

WHO chief says 'large proportion' of Gaza's people 'starving'

The World Health Organization's chief warned Wednesday of widespread starvation in Gaza, with food deliveries into the war-ravaged Palestinian territory "far below what is needed for the survival of the population"
23 July 2025, 14:23 PM

Why China's neighbours are worried about its new mega-dam project

The plan involves five dams along a 50‑km stretch where the river plunges 2,000  metres off the Tibetan Plateau.
23 July 2025, 04:07 AM

Japan trade envoy says steel, aluminium tariffs not in US deal

"If you are asking whether the deal includes steel and aluminium, it does not," Ryosei Akazawa told reporters in Washington.
23 July 2025, 03:38 AM

Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal including 15% tariff

Trump has vowed to hit dozens of countries with punitive tariffs if they don't strike a deal with the United States by next month.
23 July 2025, 02:56 AM

Philippines to pay 19% tariff, Trump says

"It was a beautiful visit, and we concluded our Trade Deal, whereby The Philippines is going OPEN MARKET with the United States, and ZERO Tariffs.
23 July 2025, 02:54 AM

More than 100 NGOs warn 'mass starvation' spreading across Gaza

Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Save the Children, and Oxfam are among the 111 organisations that signed the statement
23 July 2025, 02:42 AM

No issues found in fuel control switches: Air India

Air India said yesterday it has completed precautionary inspections of the fuel control switch locking mechanism on all its Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft, with no issues detected.
22 July 2025, 20:03 PM

Migrant worker: US hotels boost background checks

US hotel hiring managers ordered more background checks in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 amid growing scrutiny of foreign-
22 July 2025, 19:56 PM

Trump pulls US out of Unesco for second time

The US yesterday announced it has left Unesco, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes “divisive” causes.
22 July 2025, 19:54 PM

UK sanctions 135 tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet

Britain on Monday slapped sanctions on 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet, in a bid to disrupt the flow of money helping Moscow fund the war in Ukraine.
22 July 2025, 19:50 PM

Epstein story: White House restricts WSJ access to Trump

The White House on Monday barred The Wall Street Journal from traveling with US President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to Scotland, after the newspaper reported that he wrote a bawdy birthday message to his former friend, alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
22 July 2025, 19:49 PM

Israeli military intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched two attacks targeting Israel’s main airport, the latest yesterday, with the Israeli army intercepting both, a day after striking the rebel-held Yemeni port of Hodeida.
22 July 2025, 19:44 PM

Trump-Pakistan shift: India recalibrates its relations with China

US President Donald Trump’s lunch meeting with Pakistan’s military chief prompted a private diplomatic protest from India in a warning to Washington about risks to their bilateral ties while New Delhi is recalibrating relations with China as a hedge, officials and analysts said.
22 July 2025, 19:44 PM