Category: News
Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs
Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice.
Risk of long-feared regional war rises as Israel and Iran swap threats
Israel pledges to respond to Iran's barrage of missiles; Tehran threatens repeated attack 'with multiplied intensity'.
More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal?
Working-class communities bear the brunt of Kathmandu's floods, worsened by climate change and poor urban planning.
Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain for the second time
Babar's second stint at captaincy saw Pakistan lose seven matches and has coincided with a poor run of his batting form.
S Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 ‘monster missile’ takes centre stage at military parade
South Korea's president revived the now annual parade to signal the country's readiness to respond to N Korean threats.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, says lawyer
The hip-hop star has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy in a New York court.
For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk
Beijing's efforts to play greater role in Middle East still largely symbolic but could expand in future, analysts say.
Repeat of 2006? Why Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon won’t be easy
The failures of the past loom large as Israel launches a new military foray into southern Lebanon.
Vance versus Walz: Five takeaways from the US vice presidential debate
The Republican and Democratic candidates for vice president confronted one another in New York at a televised debate.
Australia’s PM warns against pro-Palestinian rally as police seek ban
Palestine Action Group condemns bid to ban vigil on October 7 as an 'attack on fundamental democratic rights'.