Syria, Israel agree to ceasefire amid Druze-Bedouin clashes, claims US envoy to Turkey
Jul 19, 2025, at 10:38 am
Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, just days after tensions escalated between the two nations this week, the US envoy to Turkey confirmed.
Thailand: Woman extorted Buddhist monks of USD11.9 million after sex, arrested
Jul 18, 2025, at 05:06 pm
The Thai woman, who was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with monks and then using photos and videos to extort them, received around 385 million baht ($11.9m; £8.8m) over the past three years from the victims, media reports said.
Israel PM's office 'regrets' attack on Gaza church which left 3 people dead
Jul 18, 2025, at 01:36 pm
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said it 'deeply regrets' the IDF strikes conducted on the only church in Gaza.
Anchor runs mid-telecast as Israeli airstrikes hit Syria's state TV building
Jul 16, 2025, at 08:54 pm
A Syrian TV anchor ran off camera during a live broadcast as Israeli airstrikes hit a state television building in central Damascus.
Ukraine crisis: 139 civilians have been killed due to Russian attacks in July so far, says OHCHR
Jul 16, 2025, at 02:19 pm
Relentless missile and drone strikes by Russian forces have killed and injured hundreds of civilians in Ukraine this month, continuing a devastating pattern of attacks far from the frontlines.
Over 800 died in Gaza trying to source food in recent weeks, confirms UN
Jul 16, 2025, at 09:02 am
Nearly 900 desperate and hungry Gazans have been killed in recent weeks trying to fetch food, with most deaths linked to private aid hubs run by the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
Hamas terrorist, who invaded Israel on October 7, eliminated
Jul 15, 2025, at 09:51 am
A Hamas member, who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 onslaught and held British-Israeli Emily Damari hostage, has been eliminated in an Israeli airstrike, confirmed IDF on Monday.
Chinese coast guard incursions reported close to Taiwan's Dongsha Island
Jul 14, 2025, at 05:59 pm
Taiwan's Coast Guard has said two Chinese missile vessels have made incursions near Dongsha Island in the South China Sea, media reports said on Monday.
Sectarian clashes break out in Syria's Suwayda, 30 die
Jul 14, 2025, at 05:38 pm
At least 30 people died and 100 others were injured after armed clashes broke out between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias in southern Syria, media reports said.
Jul 14, 2025, at 10:38 am
A small plane crashed on takeoff at Southend Airport in London, with witnesses saying they saw a 'large fireball' following the mishap.
Gaza: Children fetching water among ten people killed in Israeli strike
Jul 13, 2025, at 08:13 pm
At least ten people, including six children, died in an Israeli air strike while waiting to fill water containers in central Gaza on Sunday, media reports said.
Australia: Two French women charged with plot to import 32kg of methamphetamine
Jul 13, 2025, at 04:16 pm
Two French women have appeared before the Brisbane Magistrates Court charged with their alleged roles in a failed plot to import 32kg of methamphetamine into Australia.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured in Israeli airstrike during 12-day clash: Reports
Jul 13, 2025, at 02:06 pm
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suffered a light injury during an Israeli airstrike on a meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, media reports said.
Pakistani father guns down daughter after she refuses to delete TikTok account
Jul 11, 2025, at 06:42 pm
A Pakistani father has allegedly gunned down her daughter after she refused to delete her account on the popular video-sharing app TikTok.
Ukraine intelligence officer gunned down in Kyiv: Reports
Jul 11, 2025, at 04:31 pm
A senior Ukrainian intelligence officer was gunned down in Kyiv on Thursday, media reports said, prompting authorities to launch an investigation
UN warns of record civilian casualties in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia
Jul 11, 2025, at 03:37 pm
UN agencies on Thursday warned of devastating recent attacks across Ukraine due to Russian strikes, record civilian casualties recorded last month – and growing deprivation facing children under fire across the country.
One dies in West Bank shopping complex attack
Jul 11, 2025, at 03:29 pm
A terror attack at a shopping complex at the Gush Etzion Junction in the West Bank on Thursday left at least one Israeli person dead, media reports said.
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.