Four dead after ultralight planes collide in Spain April 30, 2023 at 07:27AM

Pope in final Mass in Budapest urges Hungary to open doors to migrants April 30, 2023 at 04:52AM

Investments, inheritance leave Charles III sitting on a fortune April 29, 2023 at 10:42PM

Tens of thousands gather for Pope's mass in Hungary April 29, 2023 at 10:38PM

Polls open in Uzbekistan constitutional referendum April 29, 2023 at 05:42PM

Now, ageing China looks to give single women IVF access April 28, 2023 at 08:11PM

Amid H-1B cap e-registration surge, USCIS sniffs abuse of visa-programme April 29, 2023 at 12:11AM

US conducts 1st evacuation of its citizens from Sudan war April 29, 2023 at 07:01AM

Afghan women protesters urge against foreign recognition of Taliban April 29, 2023 at 02:11AM

Afghan women protested in Kabul on Saturday, calling on foreign nations not to recognise the Taliban government ahead of a UN summit next week. Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, protesters have been beaten or detained for opposing curbs on women's rights. About 25 women marched through a residential area of Kabul, chanting "Recognition of Taliban—violation of women's rights."

Police: 5 people killed in shooting at home north of Houston April 29, 2023 at 01:07AM

Cash-strapped Pakistan urges US to restore military financing, sales April 28, 2023 at 05:43PM

Addressing the seminar in Washington, Pakistan's envoy to US Masood Khan, on Thursday said, "It is important that the US restores, for Pakistan, Foreign Military Financing and Foreign Military Sales, suspended by the previous administration." Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the US-Pakistan relationship has been stuck in a prolonged period of uncertainty.

Appeals court rejects Trump effort to block Pence testimony April 27, 2023 at 01:28AM

The US appeals court denied a request by Donald Trump's lawyers to block former vice president Mike Pence from testifying in front of a grand jury investigating claims of attempts to overturn the 2020 Presidential Election result. The investigation has been running for several months, focusing initially on the events leading up to the 6 January 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol, which Mike Pence attended.

'My daughter made her husband PM': Sunak's mother-in-law April 28, 2023 at 12:44AM

Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law, Sudha Murty, has claimed in a video circulating online that because of her daughter, Rishi Sunak became the youngest prime minister of UK. In the video, Sudha can be heard saying: "I made my husband a businessman. My daughter made her husband prime minister of the UK."

US judge rules against Google, allows antitrust case to proceed April 28, 2023 at 06:10AM

A United States federal judge on Friday rejected a motion from Google to toss out the government's antirust case against it. US District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled the lawsuit alleging Google wields monopolistic power in the world of online advertising can proceed in its entirety.

Jerry Springer, politician-turned-TV ringmaster, dies at 79 April 27, 2023 at 05:53AM

Analysis: China's Ukraine plan mixes peace, self-interest April 27, 2023 at 04:39AM

Donald Trump assails Joe Biden in New Hampshire: A 2024 rematch? April 27, 2023 at 04:06AM

Former President Donald Trump is set to make his first campaign appearance since President Joe Biden launched his reelection bid. The event to downtown Manchester will likely mark the roll-out of new endorsements for his campaign and discussions about the economy and the opioid epidemic. Trump is still considered a front-runner for the GOP nomination despite his legal troubles.

Guardsman spoke of 'murder,' may still possess secrets: US April 27, 2023 at 03:01AM

US Navy says Iran seized Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker April 27, 2023 at 02:35AM

The United States Navy said Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday amid wider tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif secures vote of confidence in national assembly April 27, 2023 at 03:20AM

Spain swelters in temperatures more typical of summer April 27, 2023 at 12:04AM

Spain is experiencing summer temperatures in April as the country confronts another year of drought and the elevated risk of forest fires. As people in the country sweltered, Spanish media reported that the Health Ministry would consider implementing a heat prevention plan two weeks early to help regions respond to the effects of the unseasonably warm weather.

China's Xi holds call with Ukraine's Zelenskyy April 26, 2023 at 02:24AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the phone on Wednesday, Beijing and Kyiv said, the first call between the two leaders since the start of Russia's invasion. "I had a long and meaningful phone call with President Xi Jinping," Zelenskyy said on Twitter.

US preps for increase in migrant crossings as border restrictions set to end April 26, 2023 at 12:29AM

Japan's ispace says moon lander likely crashed April 25, 2023 at 11:56PM

Iran says senior cleric on Assembly of Experts shot dead April 25, 2023 at 11:57PM

'Be a real man': Russian army launches recruitment drive April 25, 2023 at 05:45PM

Russia has launched a massive PR campaign in which the government is trying to recruit around 400,000 volunteers. Those that sign a contract with Russia's defence ministry are promised a monthly salary worth at least $2,450, a daily bonus of around $100 for taking part in offensive military operations and at least $615 if they capture or destroy enemy weapons and military equipment.

Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport April 25, 2023 at 04:22PM

The Taliban killed the Islamic State militant responsible for the suicide bombing that left 13 US troops and 170 Afghans dead at the Kabul airport during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. US intelligence confirmed that the Islamic State leader was killed in southern Afghanistan during battles between the Taliban and the group’s affiliate early this month. The US played no role in the killing and did not coordinate with the Taliban.

Israel marks 75th anniversary amid doubt and division April 24, 2023 at 10:56PM

19 countries express interest in joining BRICS group April 24, 2023 at 10:50PM

The emerging-markets bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will meet in Cape Town on June 2-3 to discuss its enlargement. Saudi Arabia and Iran are among the countries who’ve formally asked to join the group.

Fox News, Tucker Carlson part ways days after Fox settles Dominion lawsuit April 24, 2023 at 07:27AM

Fox News Media and top-rated host Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways, the media company said, less than a week after it and its parent Fox Corp settled a defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.Carlson was expected to be a key witness in the trial centering around Fox's false claims that the 2020 presidential election had been manipulated in favor of Democrat Joe Biden.

Police say 5 wounded in ramming attack near Jerusalem market April 24, 2023 at 06:02AM

EU institutions pile more pressure on Hungary over rights April 24, 2023 at 04:46AM

EU sanctions more individuals, telecom firm over rights violations in Iran April 24, 2023 at 03:23AM

60 people killed by men in military uniforms in Burkina Faso April 24, 2023 at 12:47AM

Exodus of diplomats from Sudan April 23, 2023 at 04:26PM

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region: USGS April 23, 2023 at 04:20PM

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 kms (6.21 miles).

Protesters in Paris rally against 'blood money' of Russian deputy defence minister April 23, 2023 at 06:44AM

Baltics condemn China envoy's stance on ex-Soviet nations April 23, 2023 at 06:51AM

Sudanese help one another find medicine, water as state collapses into war April 23, 2023 at 05:06AM

US, other nations scramble to evacuate citizens as Sudan battles rage April 23, 2023 at 01:51AM

US troops swooped in on helicopters to evacuate embassy staff from Sudan's battle-torn capital, President Joe Biden said Sunday, as other nations sought to help their citizens flee deadly fighting between rival generals. France and Turkey on Sunday also launched evacuation operations from the troubled northeast African nation, where ongoing fighting has entered its second week.

Sudan lions reserve warns running low on food amid fighting April 23, 2023 at 12:33AM

US temporarily suspends operations at embassy in Khartoum April 22, 2023 at 05:09PM

At least 10 killed as car bomb explodes in central Mali April 22, 2023 at 07:19AM

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured on Saturday in a complex attack near a military base in central Mali, said the army.

After Russia bombs own city, explosive found at same site April 22, 2023 at 07:00AM

The Russian Defense Ministry quickly acknowledged that a weapon accidentally released by one of its own Su-34 bombers caused the explosion.

Philippines, China to set up more lines of communication to resolve maritime issues April 22, 2023 at 05:00AM

6.4-magnitude quake hits Indonesia April 22, 2023 at 01:16AM

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Southeast Sulawesi province in Indonesia on Saturday, but did not trigger a tsunami, Indonesia's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency BMKG said.

Suspected separatists kill four Nigerian police, two civilians April 22, 2023 at 12:36AM

Suspected separatist militants from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), killed four Nigerian police and two civilians in a gunfight in the Ngor-Okpala area of Imo State. IPOB has been blamed for numerous attacks on police, local government offices and electoral-agency buildings in the southeastern states where the group demands a separate state for Igbo people. The separatist movement has repeatedly denied that it is behind the attacks.

Philippines raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with China April 22, 2023 at 12:01AM

The Philippines' foreign secretary, Enrique Manalo, expressed concerns about escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a meeting in which the two countries discussed deepening economic ties. While they reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue and cooperation, China has been conducting military exercises around Taiwan this month after a meeting between the Taiwanese President and the US House Speaker.

Japan gets ready to shoot down North Korea spy satellite debris April 21, 2023 at 11:40PM

Russia’s air force accidentally bombs its own city, two injured April 21, 2023 at 03:48PM

Drive-by shooting kills 12-year-old bystander, wounds 3 in US April 21, 2023 at 07:06AM

Every breath a struggle, as air pollution harms health in Thailand April 21, 2023 at 02:23AM

Old Nasa satellite plunges to Earth over Sahara Desert April 21, 2023 at 02:57AM

Killer political blow for UK's karate-loving deputy PM April 21, 2023 at 12:57AM

Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, stepped down from his position after facing allegations that he was a serial bully, who showed no respect to his team of civil servants. Raab has denied the allegations and also criticized the inquiry as "flawed". This latest blow comes after Raab had already lost his role as foreign secretary in PM Boris Johnson's September cabinet reshuffle.

'This visit should not be seen as a bilateral...': Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto on SCO meet in Goa April 20, 2023 at 11:26PM

Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that his participation in a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council in India reflected Islamabad's commitment to the charter of the SCO and should not be seen in terms of bilateral ties. "We are committed to the SCO charter and this visit should not be seen as a bilateral one but in the context of the SCO," he said.

China is not inflaming Ukraine situation, says Chinese foreign minister April 20, 2023 at 04:15PM