Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

A deadly virus and bacterial infection have killed at least 72 tigers at a private animal park in Thailand's north in recent weeks
21 February 2026, 11:00 AM

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks

Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme
21 February 2026, 09:52 AM

Three dead in latest US strike on alleged drug boat: Pentagon

US forces on Friday launched a strike against alleged drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people
21 February 2026, 09:32 AM

Trump imposes 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

Donald Trump imposed an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after the SCstruck down many of his sweeping and often arbitrary duties
21 February 2026, 08:42 AM

Path for Gaza must start with end to ‘aggression’

Discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a total halt to Israeli “aggression”, Palestinian movement Hamas said after US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace met for the first time.
21 February 2026, 04:23 AM

Trump orders release of UFO records

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects, pointing to what he described as strong public interest in the issue.
21 February 2026, 04:23 AM

Russian plan to kill officials halted: Kyiv

Kyiv said yesterday that 10 people were arrested in Ukraine and Moldova on suspicion of planning to assassinate senior Ukrainian political figures on Moscow’s orders, with payouts of up to $100,000.
21 February 2026, 04:18 AM

Global summit: UN touts panel for ‘human control’ of AI

A UN panel on artificial intelligence will work towards “science-led governance”, the global body’s chief said yesterday as leaders at a New Delhi summit weighed their message on the future of the booming technology.
21 February 2026, 04:15 AM

Attackers kill at least 50 in Nigeria

At least 50 people were killed, and several women and children were abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state, a state lawmaker told Reuters yesterday.
21 February 2026, 04:12 AM

Epstein scandal: Probe into former UK prince goes on

British police were searching the former mansion of King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor yesterday after a photograph of the royal emerging from a police station was splashed on newspapers around the world.
21 February 2026, 04:10 AM

Kabul shakes as 5.8-quake hits eastern Afghanistan

A strong earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan including the capital Kabul yesterday, AFP journalists and residents said.
21 February 2026, 04:02 AM

Gaza deaths far higher than reported

More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of Israel’s military assault in Gaza, a figure far higher than the 49,000 deaths local health officials announced at the time, says a new study by The Lancet Global Health medical journal.
21 February 2026, 03:55 AM

‘10-15 days’ left for Iran to make deal

President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday it must make a deal over its nuclear programme or “really bad things” will happen, and set a deadline of 10 to 15 days, drawing a threat from Tehran to retaliate against US bases in the region if attacked.
21 February 2026, 03:49 AM

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs

The US Supreme Court yesterday ruled Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs illegal -- a stunning rebuke of the president’s signature economic policy that upended international trade.
21 February 2026, 03:27 AM

Trump suggests most negotiated trade deals with US still valid

Vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke
21 February 2026, 01:42 AM

Businesses celebrate win over Trump tariffs, but refunds will take time

Supreme Court ruling could refund $175 billion in tariffs
20 February 2026, 22:48 PM

Trump calls Supreme Court tariff ruling a disgrace, say sources

US President criticizes decision during meeting with state governors
20 February 2026, 22:35 PM

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs

Trump invoked law meant for emergencies to impose tariffs
20 February 2026, 21:50 PM

What UK’s new passport rules mean for dual citizens

Rule introduced to align dual nationals with UK’s new ETA system and to prevent confusion in border checks
20 February 2026, 20:35 PM

Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey

Accused detained on charges of 'disseminating misleading information' and 'insulting the president'
20 February 2026, 20:27 PM