Chinese nationals arrested in Greece for filming Rafale jets
Jul 10, 2025, at 07:05 pm
Athens: Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Tanagra, Greece, after they were found photographing Rafale fighter jets and recording visuals of Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) facilities — an area considered sensitive due to its military significance. Among the detained individuals is a woman, media reports said.
Russia strikes Ukraine with over 700 drones amid Trump's decision to send more weapons
Jul 09, 2025, at 05:45 pm
Russia hit Ukraine with 728 drones on Wednesday, marking one of the largest aerial attacks launched on the country.
UN's top economist warns US tariff delay deepens trade uncertainty
Jul 09, 2025, at 03:19 pm
A leading UN trade official warned on Tuesday that the United States’ decision to delay the end of a tariff suspension by a few weeks risks prolonging global uncertainty and undermining long-term investments and commercial contracts.
Human rights must anchor the digital age, says top UN official
Jul 08, 2025, at 05:10 pm
As digital technologies rapidly reshape every aspect of society, the UN’s top human rights official has called for human rights to be placed at the centre of this transformation.
Five IDF soldiers killed, 14 hurt in roadside bomb blast in Gaza
Jul 08, 2025, at 03:25 pm
At least five Israeli soldiers were killed and 14 others were injured after a roadside bomb exploded in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, media reports said.
‘Cooperation is humanity’s greatest innovation,’ UN chief Antonio Guterres declares at BRICS summit
Jul 08, 2025, at 02:34 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday warned that the environment is being attacked on all fronts and called on the international community to urgently tackle the intersection of health and climate issues.
UK: Indian-origin man jailed for life for child rape, sex assault bid
Jul 08, 2025, at 09:34 am
A 24-year-old Indian origin man has been jailed for life in the UK following an investigation into an attempted rape of a woman and raping a child in two separate incidents.
Ex-Russian Transport Minister commits suicide hours after Vladimir Putin fires him
Jul 07, 2025, at 09:06 pm
Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit committed suicide on Monday, hours after President Vladimir Putin fired him from the job, media reports said.
Israel-Gaza crisis: IDF eliminates Hamas north Gaza naval chief
Jul 07, 2025, at 06:08 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Monday confirmed eliminating Hamas' naval commander Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh in northern Gaza.
I think it's ridiculous to start a third party: Trump slams Musk
Jul 07, 2025, at 09:35 am
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called Tesla chief Elon Musk's plan to launch his party 'ridiculous', further deepening the feud with his former close ally.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel-Iran conflict began
Jul 06, 2025, at 07:55 pm
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran broke out.
Abu Dhabi tests first driverless air taxi
Jul 05, 2025, at 04:34 pm
The sky above Abu Dhabi witnessed an unusual scene when electric taxi flew over the city, giving a glimpse of the future transport system in the Middle East nation.
Indian-origin man jailed for life in London for raping a child
Jul 05, 2025, at 02:52 pm
A 24-year-old Indian-origin man was jailed for life following a significant Met Police investigation into an attempted rape and rape of a child in London.
Ukraine conflict: Russia launches major attack on Kyiv, 23 injured
Jul 04, 2025, at 06:50 pm
Tension gripped Kyiv on Friday after Russia attacked the Ukrainian city with a record 550 drones and 11 missiles.
UN chief ‘appalled’ by worsening Gaza crisis
Jul 04, 2025, at 04:46 pm
The UN Secretary-General is “appalled” by the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as civilians face yet another wave of mass displacement with few safe places to go.
Russia recognises Taliban-run government in Afghanistan
Jul 04, 2025, at 10:08 am
Russia has become the first nation in the world to officially recognise the Taliban-run government in Afghanistan, the group which forcefully took control over the South Asian country in 2021 by dethroning the previous regime.
Israel agrees to '60-day' Gaza ceasefire deal: Trump
Jul 02, 2025, at 04:56 pm
US President Donald Trump has said Israel agreed to reach a '60-day' Gaza ceasefire deal, a move that would put a temporary end to the conflict that has been going on since October 7 2023.
Trump threatens to slash NYC funding if Mamdani does not 'behave'
Jul 01, 2025, at 10:21 am
US President Donald Trump has threatened to slash federal funds for New York City if favoured mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani does not 'behave himself' when elected to power.
Canada directs Chinese firm Hikvision to cease operation due to national security concerns
Jun 30, 2025, at 05:42 pm
The Canadian government has directed Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision to cease local operations due to national security concerns.
Iranian top cleric issues fatwa against Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu
Jun 30, 2025, at 09:31 am
Iranian Grand cleric Makarem Shirazi has issued a religious ruling against US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for threatening Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iranian official says 71 people died in Israeli strike on Evin Prison
Jun 29, 2025, at 09:20 pm
Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangiri has said 71 people died during the Israeli attack on Evin Prison in Tehran during the 12-day conflict.
Russia launches aerial strikes on Ukraine with 477 drones, 60 missiles
Jun 29, 2025, at 04:19 pm
Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine overnight, one of the largest since the war began.
Antonio Guterres welcomes peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda
Jun 29, 2025, at 03:56 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed on Friday in the United States capital, Washington, DC.
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire
Jun 28, 2025, at 02:37 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, warning that the humanitarian crisis has reached “horrific proportions” and that the world must not let the suffering of Palestinians be overshadowed by other regional conflicts.
Israeli Minister claims country's armed forces sought to kill Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Jun 27, 2025, at 10:10 am
Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz has said his country's military sought to eliminate Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the recent 12-day conflict between the two nations.
'Money can't buy taste or class': Netizens roast Jeff Bezos' wedding invite
Jun 27, 2025, at 01:59 am
Even as Billionaire Jeff Bezos' wedding to his fiancée, former journalist Lauren Sanchez, in Italy's Venice this weekend promises to be one of the year’s most star-studded events, the invitation card has landed itself in a pool of online criticisms.
North Korea tourism push: Kim Jong-un unveils beach resort with daughter
Jun 27, 2025, at 01:00 am
Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un briefly stepped away from missile launches and military affairs this week for a rare public outing with his wife and daughter at a newly built beach resort—part of Pyongyang’s effort to boost tourism and project a softer image, The Guardian reported.
Iran delivered heavy slap to US’s face, enemy will pay price for any future aggression: Khamenei
Jun 26, 2025, at 09:17 pm
Iran on Thursday claimed victory over the "US regime," stating that it had delivered a "heavy slap" to the country’s face with airstrikes on Al Udeid air base in Qatar.
Flag desecration at Auckland rally sparks alarm over anti-Hindu hate campaign in New Zealand
Jun 26, 2025, at 06:37 pm
Auckland: New Zealand is grappling with a disturbing surge in anti-Hindu sentiment, following a provocative demonstration led by conservative Christian figure Brian Tamaki and his followers in Auckland.
Bezos–Sanchez wedding set to dazzle Venice: Check who is invited, who isn’t
Jun 26, 2025, at 05:19 pm
Venice (Italy): Billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, former journalist Lauren Sanchez, are tying the knot this weekend in Venice, Italy, in what promises to be one of the year’s most star-studded events, media reports said.