Indian army ops kills 10 insurgents

The Indian Army said at least 10 militants were killed in an operation still underway in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur, bordering Myanmar.
15 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Putin’s no-show throws talks into confusion

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a second-tier team of aides and deputy ministers to hold peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey yesterday, spurning Kyiv’s challenge to go there in person to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky.
15 May 2025, 18:00 PM

EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads

The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform was not transparent enough about advertisements
15 May 2025, 15:22 PM

Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action

US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avoid military action, sending oil prices tumbling as he boasted of raising "trillions of dollars" on a Gulf tour.."We're not going to be making any nuclear dust in Iran," Trump said in Qatar, t
15 May 2025, 10:55 AM

Qatari jet gift turns spotlight on Trump graft allegations

The US president's decision to accept a luxury jet from Qatar is the latest in a barrage of ethical conflicts that opponents say have blurred the line between his public role and private business interests
15 May 2025, 03:42 AM

'I thought she'd survive': Story of slain Gaza photojournalist touches Cannes

Reporters Without Borders estimates around 200 journalists have been killed in 18 months of Israeli strikes on Gaza
15 May 2025, 03:35 AM

Ukraine, Russia to hold first direct talks since 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin not included on the list of attendees
15 May 2025, 02:36 AM

Iran diplomacy will ‘work out’, hopes Trump

US President Donald Trump voiced hope on Wednesday that diplomatic efforts would succeed on Iran’s nuclear programme, even as he vowed rigorous enforcement of sanctions.
14 May 2025, 19:15 PM

Fresh gun battles rock Libya capital after brief lull

Fresh gunbattles have erupted in the Libyan capital between two powerful armed groups, a security official said yesterday -- just a day after authorities declared the fighting over.
14 May 2025, 18:14 PM

WHO reduces management team after US funding cuts

The World Health Organization chief told staff yesterday the UN agency was reducing its management team after US funding cuts forced it to shrink its budget dramatically.
14 May 2025, 18:14 PM

EU demands accountability for Myanmar school strike

The EU yesterday voiced shock at a deadly air strike on a school in central Myanmar, warning the “perpetrators must be held accountable for this atrocity”.
14 May 2025, 18:01 PM

70 killed across Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes

Israeli military strikes killed at least 70 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip yesterday, local health authorities said, in a significant escalation of the bombardment as US President Donald Trump continued his visit to the Middle East.
14 May 2025, 18:01 PM

Trump meets Syrian president

US President Donald Trump met with Syria’s president in Saudi Arabia yesterday and urged him to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel, after a surprise US announcement that it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump offers to go to Ukraine talks if Putin does

US President Donald Trump yesterday offered to head to Turkey for talks on ending Ukraine war if his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also showed up.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM

China, Colombia sign Belt and Road co-op pact

China and Colombia have signed a joint cooperation plan on the Belt and Road Initiative, state media said yesterday after their leaders met in Beijing.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Ousted Myanmar envoy charged with trespass

Myanmar’s ex-ambassador to London has been charged with trespass for refusing to leave his ambassadorial residence, police said yesterday, after he was stripped of his post by the military junta following a 2021 coup.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Israeli military intercepts missile fired by Houthis

Israel’s army yesterday urged Yemenis to stay away from Houthi-held ports, in a likely warning of retaliation after it intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed rebels.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM

US admin cuts more Harvard funding

The US government on Tuesday announced fresh funding cuts to Harvard, a day after the elite school’s president said it shared “common ground” with the Trump administration on many issues.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Trump presses Syria leader on Israel ties after lifting sanctions

Trump became the first US president in 25 years to meet a Syrian leader
14 May 2025, 14:35 PM

Trump says 'possibility' of meeting Putin for Ukraine talks in Turkey

The Kremlin was silent for a third day running on who would represent Moscow at the highly anticipated talks
14 May 2025, 14:29 PM