Category: Global News
Heavy rains hamper recovery as death toll from floods in Asia exceeds 1,750
Hundreds more people are still missing as intensive rains pose new dangers in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
IAEA flags damage to Chornobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield in Ukraine
The IAEA has found a drone degraded the shield in February, in a strike Ukraine has accused Russia of carrying out.
Doha Forum 2025 live: Gaza, Ukraine wars in focus as policy leaders gather
World leaders, high-level diplomats and business executives take part in annual platform held in Qatar's capital.
Arab, Muslim nations reject Israeli exit-only plan for Gaza Rafah crossing
Ministers slam Israeli breach of truce plan, which ultimately aims to 'displace Palestinian people from their land'.
Canada removes Syria from list of states that support ‘terrorism’
Ottawa cites similar move by US as well as Syrian government's efforts to advance stability in the country.
Palestinian groups express ‘grave concerns’ over Marwan Barghouti’s safety
Palestinians express alarm following 'intimidating' call to family of imprisoned leader alleging new abuse.
Australia sanctions Afghan Taliban officials over women’s rights abuses
Canberra said the Taliban officials are guilty of oppressing women and girls, as well as 'undermining good governance'.
Afghan, Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire as tensions flare
Relations have soured between former allies Afghanistan and Pakistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
Flavio Bolsonaro enters Brazil’s 2026 presidential race with father’s nod
Imprisoned ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his eldest son's presidential bid, teeing up a race against Lula.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,381
These are the key developments from day 1,381 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.