World Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv leave one dead Multiple fires and property damage reports as Ukraine intercepts dozens of attacks Published 25 Oct, 2025 03:44pm
World Around 60 nations to sign UN cyber crime treaty in Hanoi Global pact aims to boost cooperation against online crimes costing trillions annually Published 25 Oct, 2025 11:17am
World Vietnam confirms new deputy prime ministers and cabinet ministers Appointments raise number of deputy prime ministers to nine as parliament concludes year-end session Published 25 Oct, 2025 11:03am
World Hakeem Jeffries endorses Mamdani in NY mayor’s race Jeffries' endorsement comes just 11 days before NY general election Published 25 Oct, 2025 10:18am
World Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, influential style icon, dies at 93 Sirikit supported rural development, revitalised Thai silk industry Published 25 Oct, 2025 10:04am
World Almost 4,400 people abused by Catholic priests in Italy Victims' tally based on survivors' accounts, judicial papers: Reports Published 25 Oct, 2025 09:44am
World Secret US-Russia talks intensify ahead of possible Trump-Putin meeting Envoys from both sides meet in Miami as Moscow signals readiness for diplomatic solution to end Ukraine war Published 25 Oct, 2025 09:34am
World Trump seeks trade deal with Xi during Asia trip US President's five-day trip spans Malaysia, Japan and South Korea Published 25 Oct, 2025 09:25am
World US to escalate military presence in South America with aircraft carrier group Trump's move follows recent US military strikes on alleged drug vessels Published 25 Oct, 2025 08:43am
World UK asylum seeker jailed for sex assault released by mistake Justice Secretary ‘appalled’ as convicted offender released instead of being deported; police launch urgent manhunt Published 24 Oct, 2025 11:36pm
World Gaza security force to include countries Israel ‘comfortable with,’ Rubio says Says ceasefire plan excludes Hamas, with Gaza’s future governance still under discussion Published 24 Oct, 2025 09:34pm
World From cargo hub, US plots complex goal of forming international force for Gaza Fragile ceasefire may hinge on US bid to form stabilisation force; some nations reluctant to send troops to Gaza Published 24 Oct, 2025 09:19pm
Pakistan Pak-Afghan border closure: Fruits and vegetables rot as daily losses hit $1m Consumers and small traders bear the brunt amid soaring prices Updated 24 Oct, 2025 06:15pm
World Putin stands firm as US sanctions hit Russian oil giants Sanctions target Rosneft and Lukoil, raising oil prices and signalling pressure on Moscow amid the Ukraine war Published 24 Oct, 2025 03:45pm
Sports Russia and Belarus barred from 2026 Paralympic winter games, says IPC Despite restored membership, both nations remain excluded after sports federations refuse neutral athlete participation Published 24 Oct, 2025 11:36am
World Trump ends all trade talks with Canada Canada vows to defend its trade interests after Trump’s abrupt move Published 24 Oct, 2025 10:13am
World US mulls Gaza aid plan that would replace controversial GHF aid operation The proposal includes a 'Gaza Humanitarian Belt' with 12-16 aid hubs; GHF could be replaced by other aid groups under the proposal Published 23 Oct, 2025 11:36pm
World Five centuries after Henry VIII’s split, King Charles and Pope Leo unite in prayer Joint service in Vatican reflects growing unity between Church of England and Rome Published 23 Oct, 2025 08:05pm
World Vance says Israeli vote on West Bank annexation was an ‘insult’, opposed by Trump Says annexation move by Israeli lawmakers looked like a stupid 'political stunt'; US Secretary of State Rubio says annexation moves could endanger Gaza ceasefire Updated 23 Oct, 2025 07:42pm
Sports Win in tricky Pakistan conditions a confidence boost, says Markram South Africa skipper praises team’s fightback and spin trio after Rawalpindi triumph Published 23 Oct, 2025 05:13pm
World Trump sanctions Russia’s top oil firms in major policy U-turn on Ukraine Move sparks 3% price surge and prompts India to weigh import cuts Published 23 Oct, 2025 04:16pm