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UN mission in Democratic Republic of Congo warns of wave of attacks in east

The mineral-rich eastern DRC has been plagued for three decades by conflict involving various armed groups, militia and army troops

9 May 2026 10:07 pm
Three Indian-origin men in Canada convicted of couples murder

The couple was found dead in their Abbotsford residence in May 2022

9 May 2026 4:14 pm
Tariffs and rare earths: Lula da Silva positions Brazil as a global player in U.S. visit

The buzz intensified when Flvio Bolsonaro, the presumptive far-right candidate, flew to Miami a day before Mr. Lulas meeting with Donald Trump on May 8, 2026

9 May 2026 4:08 pm
India, IOM discuss expanding, diversifying regular migration pathways

Discussions focussed on expanding and diversifying regular migration pathways and on Indias proactive approach to the implementation of GCM and IOM activities in India, Kirti Vardhan Singh said

9 May 2026 11:12 am
U.S. authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

The authorities boarded eight cruise ships in late April and determined that 27 people, mostly from the Philippines, were involved in he receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of child sexual abuse images, says U.S. Customs and Border Protection

9 May 2026 11:07 am
WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The only hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person Andes virus has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern

9 May 2026 11:06 am
Two killed as U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a column of fire rising from the ocean

9 May 2026 9:17 am
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to his request for three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

9 May 2026 2:15 am
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill

Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.

8 May 2026 9:02 pm
China confirms its support to Pakistan during last years war with India

Chinas South China Morning Post said an aviation engineer provided technical support to Pakistan during the four-day war last May

8 May 2026 6:12 pm
A government critic dies in custody in Rwanda, drawing calls for an independent probe

Many critics accuse of Rwandan President of crushing dissent with many seeing him as the architect of an authoritarian regime

8 May 2026 5:12 pm
Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday

8 May 2026 2:47 pm
India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at United Nations General Assembly

Kirti Singh highlighted the various extensive initiatives undertaken by India, including the use of digital technologies, to support its nationals abroad

8 May 2026 12:19 pm
U.K. local elections: Partial results show losses for Starmers Labour and wins for Reform U.K.

The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Mr. Starmer, elected less than two years ago

8 May 2026 11:08 am
Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) on Monday (May 4, 2026) in Hunans Liuyang, known as Chinas fireworks capital for its 60% share of the domestic market and about 70% of exports

8 May 2026 10:12 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile ceasefire

Donald Trump dismissed the attacks and said that the United States is negotiating with Iran

8 May 2026 7:12 am
U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

Irans military accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship on Thursday, saying Tehrans forces immediately and in retaliation attacked American military vessels

8 May 2026 5:08 am
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's global 10% tariff

The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, for now, blocks the tariffs from being implemented against just two companies and the state of Washington but it could open doors to further such outcomes

8 May 2026 4:03 am
International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The lifting of restrictions should clear the way for athletes from Belarus to compete freely under their own flag and anthem, including in team sports, and allow them to take part in all qualifying events starting later this year for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

8 May 2026 3:03 am
Openness, not isolation, is the bedrock of the West

The Wests advantage lies not only in military alliances or economic scale, but in institutional resilience and its capacity to attract, integrate, and retain talent

8 May 2026 2:07 am
Trump hails talks with Brazils Lula despite earlier tensions

Just concluded my meeting with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the very dynamic President of Brazil. We discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically, Tariffs. The meeting went very well, Mr. Trump said

8 May 2026 1:15 am
Concerns mount over new Nepal governments use of ordinances and eviction drive

Analysts say the newBalendraShah government, which has a whopping majority in Parliament, is trying to rule by ordinancesand is bypassing legislative debate; it also faced pushback over clearance of illegal settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu Valley, that left many without homes

8 May 2026 1:04 am
Philippines warns Chinese research ship in disputed waters

The research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33, which is capable of supporting submersible craft, was operating near a reef in the contested Spratly Islands chain, the Philippine Coast Guard said

7 May 2026 9:12 pm
Rubio in Vatican for talks with Pope Leo XIV after tensions over Trumps criticism

Several Italian commentators believe the U.S. Secretary of State was looking to smooth over relations with the pope for his own political ambitions as well as the upcoming midterm congressional elections and 2028 presidential race

7 May 2026 5:17 pm
Hundreds of homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported

Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado have torn through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines

7 May 2026 5:16 pm
European Union strikes deal to ban sexualised AI deepfakes

Today, the EU has drawn a red line. AI must never be used to humiliate, exploit or endanger people. For the first time, EU legislation explicitly bans nudifier applications, centrist EU lawmaker Michael McNamara said

7 May 2026 4:10 pm
Narges Mohammadis family fears for jailed Nobel laureate's life if not moved to Tehran hospital

Narges Mohammadi remains in critical condition, and her family says security officials have so far prevented her transfer to the capital where she could get better treatment

7 May 2026 1:13 pm
Hantavirus outbreak: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says monitoring U.S. travellers oncruise ship

The Department of State is leading a coordinated, whole-of-government response, including direct contact with passengers, diplomatic coordination, and engagement with domestic and international health authorities, the CDC said

7 May 2026 12:11 pm
Trump threatens Iran with higher level bombing if it doesn't reopen Strait of Hormuz

He said it was perhaps a big assumption that Iran would agree to the terms being offered by the United States

6 May 2026 6:05 pm
Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio Governor

Mr. Ramaswamy initially ran against Mr. Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, but withdrew and backed Mr. Trump

6 May 2026 1:05 pm
Hong Leong Bank Vietnam Named Best SME Bank for Customer Experience in Southeast Asia and Vietnam

HLBVN was also recognised as the Best Digital Bank for Customer Experience in Vietnam, with the Bank successfully simplifying business management for SMEs through its partnership with So Ban Hang

29 Apr 2026 1:44 pm
Nokia, Blaize, and Datacomm Diangraha Unite to Deliver Hybrid AI Inference Across Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Three-way strategic alliance combines Telco-grade GPU networking, energy-efficient enterprise edge AI, and 30 years of regional infrastructure expertise

28 Apr 2026 4:04 pm
CHANDO Launches 7th Generation Rejuvenation Repair Essence

The Brand Sets a New Benchmark for Chinese Skincare

27 Apr 2026 3:56 pm