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Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group
Universal Music, the label behind superstars Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, is expected to list in NY from Amsterdam.
Massive fire engulfs oil storage tanks near Baghdad
Video showed orange flames and thick black smoke pouring from “black oil” storage tanks in Nahrawan near Baghdad, Iraq.
FIFA opens disciplinary probe against Spanish FA after Islamaphobic chants
Barcelona and Spain international forward Lamine Yamal blasted his home support's chants during the match against Egypt.
Mediterranean migrant deaths mounting towards 1,000 in 2026: UN
The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began.
Pope Leo slams Trump’s threat that Iran’s ‘civilisation will die’
Pope Leo condemned Trump’s threats that Iran’s “civilisation will die”, calling the remarks “unacceptable".
Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
A total 11 out of 15 members supported resolution, which was already watered down to evade vetoes.
‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade
The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.
Palestinians queue for hours in pouring rain to get bread
Palestinians in Gaza were seen standing in line for hours in the rain for bread, as food shortages deepen.
Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’
Kabul's foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.
Tehran synagogue destroyed as US-Israeli strikes kill over a dozen
A synagogue in Tehran was struck in a wave of US-Israeli attacks overnight.