Category: Global News
South Korea’s stock market in meltdown amid US-Iran war
Benchmark index plummets as much as 12.2 percent, eclipsing single-day plunge after 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region
Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as conflict spreads through Gulf nations.
Israeli forces bomb hotel in Beirut, residential building in Lebanon’s east
Israel hits Comfort Hotel in greater Beirut without warning; more residents displaced across Lebanon.
Video: Smoke seen rising after explosion near Baghdad airport
Video shared by Iraqi media shows the moment of an explosion near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq's capital.
The dark side of Holi
India’s festival of colour has become a day when women brace for harassment.
China set to release new five-year plan at National People’s Congress
Beijing is expected to set a growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent cent for 2026 at this week's NPC.
Destruction seen after attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building
Videos show the aftermath of an air attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building in the city of Qom.
Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran
China's foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.
UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students
The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
Oil on Fire: War impacts global energy markets
Attacks on energy facilities, along with Iran blockading the Strait of Hormuz, are raising global oil and gas prices.