Category: Global News
Half a million people stranded by heavy flooding evacuated in Pakistan
In Punjab province, all three major rivers overflowed simultaneously, for the first time in the country’s history.
The rebellion of my daughter in besieged Gaza
My special-needs daughter resisted the genocide with a dream.
China supports UN’s global role, Xi tells Guterres before SCO summit
The UN chief says he values China's support, where he is attending the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
A music teacher uses Gaza’s relentless soundtrack of war to resist Israel
Palestinians have had to cope with the sound of Israeli drones overhead for years before Israel's current war on Gaza.
Who can get updated COVID-19 vaccines in the US now?
FDA has approved COVID shots for people aged 65+ and at high risk; others need a doctor’s order.
The military-police pipeline
Hind Hassan tracks the spread of the global weapons trade beyond the battlefield - to the militarised police.
Iran arrests eight suspected of spying for Israel’s Mossad in 12-day war
Revolutionary guards say suspects apprehended in northeastern Iran as materials for making weapons are also seized.
EU nations divided on sanctioning Israel for Gaza war as FMs meet
A proposal to suspend EU funding to Israeli start-ups will be discussed as initial punitive action for Gaza atrocities.
SCO summit in China: Who’s attending, what’s at stake amid Trump tariffs?
China is the host of this year’s SCO Summit which takes place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
Townsend through at US Open but tennis and Ostapenko in spotlight
Taylor Townsend progresses at US Open but focus remains on allegations from heated confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko.