Category: Global News
Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises
A huge increase in Pakistan's fuel import bill from $300m to $800m is putting more pressure on the economy.
Somalia shapes its own destiny in global security forums
New roles at the UN and African Union mark a shift from being the subject of decisions to helping shape them.
Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon’s ‘Black Wednesday’?
Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.
Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks
Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure
Environmental disaster fears grip Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries
Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.
Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years
Reporters Without Borders warns that 'journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide'.
Humanoid robots being trialled as airport workers in Japan
Japan Airlines says it will trial humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
Rockets defeat Lakers in Reaves’s return, force Game 6 in NBA playoffs
Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series.
Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.
Zaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawl
Esteban Andrada banned for 13 matches and teammate Dani Tasende for two after pitch melee in La Liga 2.