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US claims progress in trade talks with China
Trump calls dialogue 'a total reset negotiated in a friendly, but constructive manner'
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Taliban suspend chess over gambling
Mashwani said the national chess federation had not held any official events for around two years
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Iran, US wrap up nuclear talks with no breakthrough
Tehran says nuclear talks 'difficult but useful'; Washington 'encouraged'
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Erdogan says efforts to end Ukraine war at 'turning point'
Paris confirmed the phone call between the two leaders took place.
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'Trump to accept lavish jet from Qataris as Air Force One'
The White House did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment.
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Hamas hold direct Gaza ceasefire talks with US
Hamas continues to hold 58 hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
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Pope Leo XIV appeals to world leaders: ‘No more war’ in first Vatican address
Pope Leo XIV calls for an end to war in Ukraine and Gaza while welcoming peace progress between India and Pakistan.
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Bus plunges off cliff in central Sri Lanka, killing 21 and injuring dozens
The crash happened near Kotmale, 140km east of Colombo, in a hilly region known for narrow roads and steep terrain
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'Losses are part of combat': Indian Air Marshal responds to Rafale downing
India claimed success in cross-border escalation with Pakistan in joint briefing by military operations chiefs.
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At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens
Gaza’s 2.3 million residents face growing hunger as charity kitchens shut down and food supplies run out
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UK moves to curb legal migration with tougher visa rules
PM Starmer’s admin to unveil new Immigration White Paper that includes stricter requirements for skilled worker visas.
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Trump hails 'great progress' after first day of US-China trade talks
Trump calls total reset in relations between world’s two largest economies
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Gaza war blocks Trump's bid for Saudi-Israel deal amid ceasefire push
US quietly urges Israel to agree Gaza ceasefire, a Saudi condition for resuming normalisation talks, say officials.
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Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15
Announcement comes after Ukraine, UK, France, Germany, and Poland call for immediate 30-day unconditional ceasefire.
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Pope Leo warns of AI’s impact in first meeting with cardinals
Leo XIV pays tribute to Francis’s legacy, pledges vision of ethical leadership in face of emerging technologies.
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Over 100 dead as flooding submerges village in DR Congo
Flooding hits Kasaba village as DR Congo battles M23 rebel offensive; thousands killed in eastern fighting this year
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Indian attack on Nur Khan base prompted US intervention: NYT
US officials intervened swiftly after signs of possible nuclear risk emerged in the Pakistan-India standoff.
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Toxic cloud sparks lockdown for 160,000 in Spain's Catalonia
Fire begins at industrial warehouse, releases toxic cloud of chlorine gas in coastal town of Vitanova I la Geltru
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THE SILVER SCREEN AS BATTLEGROUND
As trade tensions around tariffs escalate between the US and China, unexpectedly Hollywood gets the squeeze
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Trump to work with Pakistan, India to resolve Kashmir dispute
Trump says he will also increase trade substantially with both countries.
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How Pakistan became China’s air power showroom
India-Pakistan air battle showcased China's fighter jets and tech.
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THE UNATONED ATROCITY OF JALLIANWALA BAGH
General Dyer's brutal order at Jallianwala Bagh massacre altered the subcontinent's history
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Offline across borders
India’s YouTube ban on Pakistani channels sparks a digital cold war, cutting off creators, audiences, and conversation
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WHEN INDIAN MEDIA CHOSE BLOODLUST OVER TRUTH
What happens when journalism trades its spine for slogans?
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Russia asked to agree to 30-day truce
Leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Poland in Kyiv
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Critical intelligence lead US to intervene in India-Pakistan crisis: CNN
While Trump and Pakistan credit US mediation for the ceasefire, India offers a version that contradicts their account.
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Iran stands firm on nuclear rights ahead of US talks in Oman
West says Iran's sped-up nuclear programme seeks weapons and insists for civilian use after 2015 deal collapse
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UN chief sees Pakistan-India ceasefire as opportunity for lasting peace
Guterres welcomed the ceasefire, hoping it fosters conditions to address longstanding India-Pakistan issues.
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Qatar joins search for US hostage remains in Syria after a decade
From 2014–2017, IS held parts of Syria, Iraq, beheaded captives including Westerners, and shared videos of the acts
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Indian markets lose $83 billion amid Pakistan tensions
Twelve of the 13 major sectoral indexes ended the week in the red.
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Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' label on US maps
Trump ordered Gulf of Mexico renamed 'Gulf of America'; Google updated maps with new name on Feb. 11
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Beijing urges India, Pakistan to resume political dialogue for peace
Beijing says it's closely watching and ready to play “a constructive role” in easing India-Pakistan tensions.
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G7 urges de-escalation between Pakistan and India
US offers to assist in initiating “constructive talks” between the nuclear-armed neighbors
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Federal judge blocks Trump’s govt overhaul, halts mass layoff
Judge Illston issues temporary restraining order, argues overhaul violates Constitution by bypassing congress approval
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Putin vows Russia will win in Ukraine
Allies attend WWII parade marking end of hostilities
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Trump says 80% China tariff 'seems right'
Move seen as first step towards resolving trade conflict between two countries
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US court orders release of Tufts student held after criticising university's Gaza stance
Despite court order, 30-year-old Fulbright scholar was moved to Louisiana detention after arrest in Massachusetts
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Trump backs 80% tariff on Chinese goods ahead of crucial talks
Since January, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, adding to earlier and Biden-era import duties
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Canadian unemployment rises to 6.9%, matching eight-year high outside pandemic
Canada's jobless rate nears 1.6M, partly due to Trump-era tariffs on imports, says Statistics Canada
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French pro-Palestinian group challenges ban, cites political motive and 'false' claims
Group's lawyer says shutdown is part of broader Western crackdown on pro-Palestinian, anti-war activists
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China advises caution to citizens in Pakistan, India amid escalating tensions
China urges citizens in India, Pakistan to boost safety; warns against travel near Nepal-India border