Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role
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World
China's Xi proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone'
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World
France apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with Washington
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World
New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies
13 September 2026
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Business
DR Congo's worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
13 September 2026
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World
Trump says he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland
13 September 2026
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United States
BRICS for ‘maximum restraint’ in Mideast
13 September 2026
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World
Rein in AI’s breakneck speed of dev
13 September 2026
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World
Attacks shut down key Saudi oil pipeline
13 September 2026
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Middle East
4 Bangladeshis hurt in drone attack in Kuwait
At least four Bangladeshi citizens were among those injured and one killed in a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport yesterday, according to the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait.
4 June 2026
‘Don’t need boots on ground’
President Donald Trump has said the US does not “need” its forces to operate on the ground within Iran because of the success of its months-long bombing campaigns in the country.
4 June 2026
Global media join forces to confront AI for fair pay
Around 30 European and North American media outlets yesterday joined a coalition launched by Britain’s BBC, Sky News and The Guardian, aiming to secure fair payment for news content from artificial intelligence giants.
4 June 2026
Sri Lanka slaps travel ban on ex-president
A Sri Lankan court yesterday imposed a foreign travel ban on former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa as investigators widened their probe into the deadly 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
4 June 2026
Trump signs AI order
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers will share advanced models with the government before public release.
4 June 2026
N Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’
North Korea yesterday slammed remarks by the top American military official in South Korea comparing his host nation to “the dagger in the heart of Asia”, saying it reflected Washington’s strategy to contain China.
4 June 2026
Gunmen kill 37 in two attacks on same village in Nigeria
Criminal gangs have killed at least 37 people in two days of attacks on a rural community in northwest Nigeria's Sokoto state, a security report and residents said
3 June 2026
Iran attack on Kuwait airport kills one, injures 63
25 ambulances dispatched to Kuwait International Airport for emergency response
3 June 2026
Trump says Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon
Negotiations ongoing; Trump warns strikes could resume if deal fails
3 June 2026
Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say
The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, they said, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals.
3 June 2026
US proposes new tariffs on Bangladesh, 59 others over forced labour concerns
Countries could face additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on their exports, depending on their forced labour import bans and reciprocal trade arrangements. These levies are subject to a public review.
3 June 2026
Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Iranian media report retaliatory missile and drone attacks in response to alleged US strike on communications tower south of Qeshm Island
3 June 2026
Trump in 'spectacular' health, ally says after medical
Television doctor and Trump official cites president’s energy and mental sharpness after latest medical report, while critics continue to raise questions
3 June 2026
US military says it has 'defeated' Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf
The US military said yesterday that it had "successfully defeated" a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf and conducted self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.
3 June 2026
Trump ‘vents anger’ in call with Netanyahu
Donald Trump’s telephone call Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became quite heated as the US president pressed the Israeli leader to scale back plans for military operations in Lebanon, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
3 June 2026
EU reaches deal on ‘return hubs’ migration reform
The EU reached a deal Monday on a new tightening of migration rules allowing for so-called “return hubs” to be set up outside the bloc, as countries seek to boost deportations.
3 June 2026
18 killed as Russian strikes rock Ukraine
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early yesterday, killing at least 18 people, after having threatened a large-scale attack and warning foreign citizens to leave Kyiv.
3 June 2026
UN warns of extreme El Nino heat risk
The United Nations weather agency yesterday forecast a moderate or possibly strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.
3 June 2026
Iran studying deal to halt war
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States to halt the war between the two countries, Iran’s Mehr news reported yesterday, after US President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing.
3 June 2026
Nepal ruling party chief, not new PM, visits India
Nepal’s ruling party chief called for closer economic and strategic cooperation with India yesterday, on the first high-level visit since deadly 2025 anti-corruption youth protests toppled the previous government.
3 June 2026