US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis

2 months ago

Sanaa, March 16 — The US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Donald Trump has said, citing the armed group's...

At least 34 dead as tornadoes tear through southern US

2 months ago

Mississippi (USA), March 16 — At least 34 people have died in the US - including 12 in Missouri alone - after deadly tornadoes tore through several south-eastern states, flipping...

Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh

2 months ago

Dhaka (Bangladesh), March 14 — An eight-year-old child who was raped in Bangladesh has died of her injuries on Thursday, setting off fierce protests around the country. The girl...

Fire aboard US airliner after diverted to Denver, 12 injured

2 months ago

WASHINGTON, March 14 — An American Airlines jet caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport in Colorado on Thursday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. There were...

China hosts Iranian, Russian diplomats for nuclear talks

2 months ago

Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, right, meets with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi in Beijing. (Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry) BEIJING, March 14 — China hosted Russian and Iranian...

Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

2 months ago

Moscow, March 14 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, but that "questions" remained about the nature of a truce as...

Is the US really heading into a recession?

2 months ago

Washington, March 12 — During his election campaign last year, Donald Trump promised Americans he would usher in a new era of prosperity. Now two months into his presidency,...

Philippine ex-leader Duterte is being flown to The Hague

2 months ago

Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte speaks inside the Southorn Stadium during a thanksgiving gathering organized by Hong Kong-based Filipino workers for the former populist president in Hong Kong...

Pakistan launches 'full-scale' operation to free train hostages

2 months ago

SIBI, Pakistan, March 12 — Pakistan security forces launched a "full-scale" operation on Wednesday to rescue train passengers taken hostage by militants in the mountainous southwest. Over the course of...

Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

2 months ago

The move was announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after peace talks between the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 12 — Ukraine...

Largest drone attack of war hits Moscow region, Russian officials say

2 months ago

Moscow, March 11 — At least two people have been killed and three injured in the Moscow region, in what appears to be the largest drone attack on the Russian...

Arab nations condemn Israel's Gaza electricity cut

2 months ago

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 11 — Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan on Tuesday condemned Israel's decision to cut electricity supply to the war-battered Gaza Strip, calling in separate statements for...

Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings

2 months ago

Duterte was arrested by police in Manila airport shortly after his arrival from Hong Kong. (Getty Images) Manila, March 11 — Philippine police have arrested former president Rodrigo Duterte...

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

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Passengers had reportedly already checked in luggage and were having problems getting it returned. (Getty Images) London, March 10 — Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as...

North Korea fires missiles as South begins drills with US

2 months ago

SEOUL, March 10 — North Korea fired "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" on Monday, South Korea's military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill...