World
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UN chief hopes Israel acts on ICJ advisory opinion
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hopes that Israel will abide by the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning Israel’s responsibilities in the occupied Palestinian territory, a…
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Iran refuses to resume nuclear talks until US drops ‘excessive demands’
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran will not return to the negotiating table unless the US abandons “excessive demands” and “unreasonable” requests. He made the remarks on…
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Trump reiterates India to ‘almost stop’ buying Russian oil by year-end
Washington: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that India has agreed to “stop” buying oil from Russia and would bring them down to “almost nothing” by the end of the…
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Trump cancels meeting with Putin
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that he has cancelled his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing a lack of progress in diplomatic efforts. “We cancelled the meeting with…
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Israel ‘not a US protectorate’, says Netanyahu ahead of Gaza talks
Tel Aviv: Israel’s prime minister toughened his stance Wednesday by declaring that his country is in charge of its own security and isn’t an American protectorate as he prepared to discuss progress…
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ICJ orders Israel to allow UNRWA aid operations in Gaza
The Hague: The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the UN aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory. The…
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ICC complaint names 24 Israeli soldiers in killing of Hind Rajab
The Hague: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has submitted a 120-page Article 15 complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, naming 24 Israeli soldiers and commanders accused of involvement…
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Massive Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 6 people, officials say
Kyiv: Russia launched a wide drone and missile attack across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people, Ukrainian officials said, a day after US President Donald Trump put his planned meeting…
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Gaza couple names newborn ‘Singapore’ in honour of aid workers during war
A couple in Gaza named their newborn baby “Singapore” to acknowledge the aid provided by a Singapore-based charity, which sent them regular means of survival throughout the war. The child’s birth was…
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The Louvre heist brings Golconda diamonds in the spotlight
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the world’s most famous museum became the scene of a real-life thriller. Paris’ The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery, home to priceless crown jewels and some of the most…
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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister
Tokyo: Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman to rise in its male-dominated hierarchy, has been elected the country’s first female prime minister. Takaichi, 64, is also…
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US clarifies USD100,000 H-1B visa fee, exempts current holders
Washington: In a major relief for foreign workers on H-1B visas, the US Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidance on the $100,000 application fee, providing a series of exemptions and…
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Body of Nepali student who died in Hamas captivity returns to Kathmandu
Kathmandu: The body of a Nepali student who saved several lives during the Hamas attack in Israel two years ago was on Monday brought to Kathmandu from Tel Aviv for his last…
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Massive Amazon cloud outage resolved after disrupting internet use worldwide
London: Amazon says a massive outage of its cloud computing service has been resolved as of Monday evening, after a problem disrupted internet use around the world, taking down a broad range…
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Portugal parliament passes bill to ban face veils in public
Madrid: Portugal’s parliament on Friday approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons in public, in a move seen as largely targeting the face coverings worn by some…
