4,000 displaced by battle for port site in Rakhine

Fierce fighting between Myanmar’s military junta and ethnic minority rebels closing in on the planned site of a strategic China-backed port has displaced 4,000 people, a local aid worker said yesterday.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Russia says four IS fighters killed in Dagestan

Russian authorities said yesterday that security forces had killed four “bandits” linked to the Islamic State (IS) group who were planning an attack in the Dagestan republic.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Israeli air strike kills Hezbollah navy commander

Israel’s military said it killed a Hezbollah navy commander in an air strike Tuesday in south Lebanon, accusing the slain militant of violating a November ceasefire.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM

'China is strong': lawmakers bullish despite 'turbulent' world

Many economists view the newest goal as ambitious.
5 March 2025, 07:10 AM

Trump says Zelensky ready for Russia talks, mineral deal

Addressing Congress, Trump added that, "regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time that is convenient for you."
5 March 2025, 06:38 AM

'America is back,' Trump declares in divisive Congress speech

"The American Dream is unstoppable," said Trump in a speech lasting over one hour and 40 minutes
5 March 2025, 06:11 AM

Zelensky calls Trump clash 'regrettable', says 'time to make things right'

'My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts,' he said
5 March 2025, 03:50 AM

Amnesty says Israeli attacks on Lebanon health sector should be probed as war crimes

Amnesty International said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on ambulances, paramedics and health facilities during its recent war with Hezbollah should be investigated as war crimes
5 March 2025, 03:20 AM

Trump says tariffs to bring 'a little disturbance' to US economy

The United States economy is set to see some "disturbance" from tariffs, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, but he touted levies as a tool that would help domestic industries boom
5 March 2025, 03:15 AM

Putin hails Myanmar ties as junta chief visits Moscow

President Vladimir Putin yesterday praised Russia’s developing ties with Myanmar, during a visit by the Asian country’s junta chief to its key ally.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Syria forces launch Latakia ops after deadly ambush

Syrian forces launched a security campaign in the coastal city of Latakia after “militia remnants” supporting ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad killed two personnel in an ambush, state media reported yesterday.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Canadian sanctions over DRC conflict ‘shameful’: Rwanda

Rwanda said yesterday it was “shameful” of Canada to impose sanctions over its involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Tunisia opposition figures go on trial

The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened yesterday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

WHO says it won’t ‘give up’ after US aid funding cuts

The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday acknowledged that the US freeze on foreign aid funding has hit vital global health programmes but vowed to find a way to keep delivering to those in need.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

2 explosive-laden cars ram into Pak military compound

Two suicide bombers belonging to a militant group drove two explosive-laden cars into an army compound in northwestern Pakistan yesterday evening, triggering massive explosions, police told AFP.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Disarming ‘a red line’ amid Gaza truce impasse

Hamas leader Sami Abu Zuhri told AFP yesterday that disarming is a red line for his movement and other Palestinian groups in negotiations to extend the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Ukrainians see Trump helping Putin

Ukrainians were furious and in shock yesterday following a decision by US President Donald Trump to suspend military aid to Kyiv, saying the move played into the Kremlin’s hands.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Ukraine can hold out on frontline

Ukraine said yesterday its forces could hold their own on the battlefield as they fight Russian troops after US President Donald Trump paused military aid to Kyiv in the most dramatic step yet in his pivot towards closer ties with Russia.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

China, Canada retaliate to US tariffs

Mounting trade wars between the United States and its largest economic partners deepened yesterday as huge US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China kicked in, sparking swift retaliation from Beijing and Ottawa.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM

60pc of adults will be obese by 2050 worldwide

Nearly 60 percent of all adults and a third of all children in the world will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless governments take action, a large new study said yesterday.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM