Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

1 year 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?

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

1 year 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...

Ukraine set for crucial talks with US on ending war with Russia

1 year ago

Kyiv, March 10 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a day ahead of crucial talks between Ukrainian and US officials on ending...

Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump

1 year ago

Ottawa, March 10 — Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister, vowing to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump...

2 days of violence in Syria leave more than 1,000 people dead

1 year ago

BEIRUT (AP) — The death toll from two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed has risen to...

Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence

1 year ago

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a U.S. push for talks between the two countries because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions...

Syrian security forces accused of killing hundreds of civilians

1 year ago

Damascus, March 9 — Syrian security forces are alleged to have killed hundreds of civilians belonging to the Alawite minority group in continuing violence along the country's coast, according to...