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Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's ongoing conflict was sparked in 2021, when the military staged a coup that ousted the democratically-elected civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi

25 May 2026 2:11 pm
Around 20 injured in spraying incident in Tokyo mall

A local fire department official said around 20 people were injured after the report of a smell

25 May 2026 1:24 pm
Israel military issues new evacuation warning to 10 Lebanon villages

For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 metres away from these towns and villages to open areas, said IDF.

25 May 2026 12:53 pm
Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region

The casualties were the result of the drone and missile strike, the missiles cut power and water supplies, authorities said

25 May 2026 11:16 am
Muslims begin annual Hajj in sweltering heat against backdrop of war concerns

More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said

25 May 2026 10:45 am
Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience stores, dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki pioneered the use of data to tailor inventory and built a business model centred on ready-to-eat meals and rapid inventory turnover, helping transform convenience stores into a cornerstone of Japans retail landscape

25 May 2026 9:34 am
What is Chinas Hainan FTP initiative? | Explained

How has Hainans FTP changed tariffs and trade rules? Why is the FTP attracting new enterprises? What benefits are businesses gaining? How are the duty-free system and visa-free policy boosting tourism and consumption? What strategic role does FTP play in Chinas comparison with Hong Kong?

25 May 2026 9:14 am
Death toll hits three in Philippine construction collapse, 17 missing

Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way on May 24, hitting a nearby hotel and killing a Malaysian guest

25 May 2026 9:04 am
Colombian presidential candidates wrap up campaigns with big rallies

Leftist politician Ivan Cepeda, 63, was a narrow front-runner in the final poll before the May 31 vote; the poll, however, predicted he would lose the June runoff against either of his right-wing rivals

25 May 2026 7:42 am
Potential crack in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says

Crews were preparing for a possible spill by looking for ways to dike, dam and divert the liquid into a holding area at the commercial site

25 May 2026 7:28 am
Tactical relations with other countries will not come at the expense of India ties: Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State underlines strategic alliance with India, calls Iran the worlds leading sponsor of terrorism, says Tehran has been holding civilian vessels hostage; S. Jaishankar calls for safe and unimpeded maritime commerce

25 May 2026 1:36 am
Trump says U.S. will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, as criticism mounts

The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side, says U.S. President Donald Trump

24 May 2026 9:54 pm
Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike

Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah said it had received the bodies of a couple and their infant after an Israeli strike hit a residental apartment in the Al-Nuseirat camp before dawn.

24 May 2026 9:12 pm
Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards

The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said.

24 May 2026 9:05 pm
Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leadership

Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican Peoples Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police broke through a makeshift barricade

24 May 2026 7:52 pm
Thousands in Spain's capital protest increasing housing costs

Buying a home in Spain has become unaffordable for many, with market pressures and speculation driving up prices, especially in big cities and coastal areas

24 May 2026 6:29 pm
Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv

The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings and schools

24 May 2026 3:04 pm
At least 24 killed, many injured in blast near railway track in Pakistan's Balochistan

The explosion occurred on Sunday, May 24, near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta; Babar Yousafzai, the spokesperson to the Home Minister, said that all relevant institutions have been placed on high alert following an explosion in the city.

24 May 2026 12:13 pm
Pakistan PM hails Trump's 'extraordinary efforts to pursue peace' in West Asia

U.S. President Trump said in a statement that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal has been largely negotiated with Iran

24 May 2026 11:14 am
Gunman had violent history and possible obsession with White House, says Trump

On May 23, a person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials

24 May 2026 11:09 am
Indian-origin cancer specialist struck off U.K. medical register over conviction

He was convicted last November at Carlisle Crown Court of two counts of controlling/coercive behaviour and one count of cruelty to a person under the age of 16 relating to two unnamed females

24 May 2026 10:23 am
Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California

About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange County, southeast of Los Angeles, after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area

24 May 2026 10:05 am
19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippines construction site

Initial reports suggested 24 people had been rescued from the rubble, as well as two from an apartment-style hotel that was hit when the building came down, says the city government

24 May 2026 8:39 am
Armed man shot by U.S. Secret Service near White House

The shooting near the National Mall occurred shortly after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said

24 May 2026 8:23 am
Venezuela's Machado vows another run for presidency, eyes return from exile by end of 2026

She told reporters in Panama City that she and the other gathered opposition leaders remain committed to a democratic transition through free and fair presidential elections, where all Venezuelans inside and outside the country vote.

24 May 2026 7:57 am
Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation

Ukrainian authorities and the U.S. Embassy had earlier warned of a possible significant attack on the capital after Russia said it would punish those responsible for deadly strikes in a part of eastern Ukraine under its control

24 May 2026 7:42 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-U.S. talks 'very soon'

U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 23, that a deal with Iran had been largely negotiated, with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement was subject to finalisation.

24 May 2026 7:14 am
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service

The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET, removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers.

24 May 2026 6:32 am
Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted what he called a trend towards rapprochement, but said, it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues

24 May 2026 4:37 am
Bundibugyo ebolavirus | A deadly pathogen

The strain that causes an often-fatal viral haemorrhagic fever is the primary causative agent in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

24 May 2026 12:24 am
Raul Castro | The old man and the siege

The Trump administration, which has imposed a punishing blockade on Cuba, has indicted the 94-year old former revolutionary leader and President, in a replay of the farcical accusations that led to the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early this year

24 May 2026 12:22 am
Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town kills 18: officials

The strike has drawn a strong reaction from top Russian officials, with President Vladimir Putin ordering the Army to prepare a response

23 May 2026 11:03 pm
Conference at UN to review nuclear non-proliferation treaty fails to reach agreement

A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement, as the United States and Iran spar over Irans nuclear program

23 May 2026 11:00 pm
13 militants, mostly from banned outfit TTP, arrested in Pakistan

The terrorists wanted to target the offices of law enforcement agencies in Punjab; thus, thwarting a major terror attack, said the spokesperson for the Counter Terrorism Department

23 May 2026 10:46 pm
Ukrainians protest in Kyiv against Bill declaring missing soldiers dead

More than 90,000 people are listed as missing in Ukraine's unified registry of persons who disappeared under special circumstances, according to Artur Dobrosierdov, the country's commissioner for missing persons

23 May 2026 10:37 pm
Iran signals convergence of views with U.S., says gaps remain

Our intention was first to draft a memorandum of understanding, a kind of framework agreement composed of 14 clauses, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on state television

23 May 2026 9:24 pm
Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Spanish Prime Minister resigns

Tens of thousands of demonstrators carried banners marked with Resignation of the socialist mafia and other slogans, alongside scores of Spanish gold and red flags in the March for Dignity

23 May 2026 7:08 pm
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says

Taiwan's government said on Friday it had not received any information about U.S. arms sales delays

23 May 2026 6:30 pm
Taiwan security chief says China deployed over 100 vessels in regional waters

Taiwans security Chief said China had deployed more than 100 vessels in regional waters, heightening tensions across the Taiwan Strait

23 May 2026 6:28 pm
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

Uganda has confirmed three additional Ebola cases as health authorities work to contain the spreading outbreak

23 May 2026 6:15 pm
USGS evaluates Kilauea after magnitude 6 quake near Hawaiis Big Island

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Hawaiis Big Island, prompting the United States Geological Survey to assess possible impacts on Kilauea volcano activity

23 May 2026 6:07 pm
Remains of four Italian divers killed in Maldives cave dive repatriated

A complex recovery mission in the Maldives ended with the repatriation of four Italian divers who died during a cave-diving expedition

23 May 2026 5:26 pm
Hundreds rally in Taipei over defence spending cuts

The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending

23 May 2026 5:08 pm
Estonia can be Indias gateway to northern Europe: Envoy Ashish Sinha

Envoy Ashish Sinha highlighted growth opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology and digital innovation

23 May 2026 4:15 pm
Major Abhilasha Barak to receive 2025 UN military gender advocate award

Major Abhilasha Barak is serving with the Indian Battalion as the Commander of the Female Engagement Team in United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

23 May 2026 3:56 pm
Indian-origin man sentenced for role in drug smuggling gang in U.K.

Jagjit Singh has been sentenced for his role in a major organised crime group involved in importing and supplying Class A banned drugs into London

23 May 2026 3:45 pm
Need to unlock immense potential of Andamans to grow together as regional partners: Thailand envoy

Thailand envoy Siriporn Tantipanyathep advocates for unlocking the Andaman Islands potential to enhance regional growth through tourism and trade cooperation

23 May 2026 3:34 pm
UNICEF raises alarm over rising violence against children in Bangladesh

UNICEF appealed to the public, media outlets and social media users to respect the rights of the victims and their families by refraining from sharing the victims personal details

23 May 2026 2:12 pm
Pope Leo visits Italy's Land of Fires as families seek justice for children lost to toxic waste

The visit to the so-called Terra dei Fuochi, or Land of Fires, comes on the eve of the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis' big ecological encyclical Laudato Si (Praised Be)

23 May 2026 12:46 pm
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at Russian oil depot: mayor

As a result of falling UAV debris, a fire broke out at the oil depot. Mayor Andrey Kravchenko wrote on Telegram.

23 May 2026 12:11 pm