Wednesday, 23 Jul, 2025

International

Prince Harry seeks reconciliation with royal family

Prince Harry has said he would "love a reconciliation" with the Royal Family, following a court ruling that upheld the UK government's decision to downgrade his security status, BBC News reports. In an emotional interview with the BBC from California, the Duke of Sussex

Ship aiming to sail to Gaza was attacked by drones

Activists who were planning to sail a ship to Gaza say it was struck by drones in international waters off the coast of Malta - appearing to accuse Israel of being behind the attack. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said its ship The Conscience was targeted at 00:23 local time on Friday

7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes south of Argentina

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 219 kilometers (136 miles) south of Argentina on Friday, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 9.58 a.m. local time (1258GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to an initial assessment by the agency. Initially, there

Over 200 killed in at least 243 Myanmar military attacks since quake

The United Nations decried Friday continuing deadly attacks by Myanmar’s military despite a ceasefire declared following a devastating earthquake that killed nearly 3,800 people. “The unremitting violence inflicted on civilians, despite a ceasefire nominally declared in the

400 arrested in Istanbul May Day showdown

Police arrested more than 400 people in Istanbul on Thursday, officials said, amidst a massive show of force to prevent May Day demonstrations in Turkiye’s biggest city. More than 50,000 police were deployed and key metro, bus and ferry services were shut down as part of the

US names new top diplomat in Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday named a career diplomat as its top envoy in Ukraine, putting another seasoned hand in charge after turbulence in the wartime relationship. The State Department said that Julie Davis, a Russian speaker who has spent much of her

US urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate after deadly Kashmir attack

The United States has called for calm between India and Pakistan following a deadly militant assault in Indian-administered Kashmir that left 26 civilians dead, warning of rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone

US Senate fails to halt Trump’s tariffs amid economic concerns

The US Senate has narrowly rejected a resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs, despite growing bipartisan unease over their potential impact on the economy. In a 49-49 deadlock on Wednesday, the measure failed to advance — just hours after

US, Ukraine sign landmark deal on natural resources

The United States and Ukraine have signed a long-anticipated agreement granting Washington a share in the future profits from Ukraine's critical mineral and energy resources. The deal, finalized after prolonged and occasionally tense negotiations, aims to strengthen economic ties

Pakistan accuses India of fabricating pretext for war

Pakistan on Tuesday (April 29) warned that it has credible intelligence indicating India is planning military action against it within the next 24 to 36 hours, using the recent Pahalgam incident as a pretext. Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said in a statement that

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canada election

Canada’s governing Liberal Party has won national elections dominated by United States President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who campaigned championing Canada in the face of Trump’s threats, led the Liberals to a fourth

Tragedy as another refugee boat sinks in the Med

Tunisia’s coast guard on Monday recovered the bodies of eight African refugees who drowned after their boat sank off the country’s coast as it tried to cross the Mediterranean toward Europe. A security official told Reuters, adding that 29 other people were rescued. The

Putin announces 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin announced on Monday. The pause in fighting is set to begin on the morning of 8 May and will continue through 11 May, aligning with Russia’s annual Victory Day commemorations marking the

North Korea admits sending troops to support Russia in Ukraine War

North Korea has officially acknowledged for the first time that it deployed soldiers to Russia to assist Moscow’s military campaign against Ukraine, confirming their role in recapturing Russian-held territory in the Kursk region. In a statement published Monday by the Korean

Zelensky may cede Crimea to Russia: Trump

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might be ready to relinquish Crimea to Russia as part of a potential peace settlement — despite Kyiv's consistent opposition to such concessions. When asked whether he thought Zelensky would

68 killed in US air strike on Yemen migrant centre: Houthis

At least 68 people have been killed following a US air strike on a detention facility for African migrants in Yemen's north-western Saada province, Houthi-run media reported. According to Al Masirah TV, the attack also left 47 others critically wounded. The channel broadcast

40 killed, over 1,000 injured in Iranian Port explosion 

A devastating explosion rocked Iran's Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas on Saturday, April 26, leaving at least 40 people dead and over 1,000 injured, according to Iranian state media.  The blast, which occurred around midday, originated from a container yard and triggered a

Over 500 injured in massive explosion at southern Iran port

More than 500 people have so far been injured in a massive explosion that ripped through the Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday, according to the country’s emergency officials. The National Emergency Organization, in a statement published by local media, including

Israel causing starvation in Gaza as strikes kill 45, says UN

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has accused Israel of deliberately inflicting "man-made" and "politically motivated starvation" on Gaza, as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 45 people across the besieged enclave since early Friday.

India, Pakistan exchange fire as Kashmir manhunt intensifies

Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged gunfire for a second consecutive day along the border, as a manhunt continues for the gunmen who killed 26 people earlier this week in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Pahalgam region. India has blamed Pakistan for the deadly attack,