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Ukrainians better treated than others displaced by war, Council of Europe says
ECRI says "admirable efforts" have been made to support Ukrainians since war started in February 2022
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Israel may have violated laws of war in Gaza, UN rights office says
Head of UN inquiry accused the Israeli military of carrying out an "extermination" of Palestinians
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Why is UAE the top destination for millionaires?
Report says UAE driven by advantageous tax policies, strategic location, other favourable factors
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Families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims ask US to seek $24 billion fine
Justice Department says it determined Boeing violated2021 deferred prosecution agreement
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Families plead for news as Hajj heatwave claims over 900 lives
Deaths among Egyptians had risen to at least 600, with the total reported deaths now at 922
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Xi vows crackdown on corruption in military
Critics claim the crackdown is tool to purge political rivals
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Fighting in Rafah intensifies
Tensions soar on Israel-Lebanon border
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Ramaphosa sworn in for second full term
Heads of state attend South African president’s inauguration
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N Korea, Russia sign defence deal
Kim pledges support to Putin on Ukraine
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Landslides kill nine as Bangladesh lashed by rain
Schools turned into shelters, more than million people stranded in northern areas
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Wildfires trigger mass evacuations, state of emergency in New Mexico
About 5,000 residents forced to evacuate as 2 devastating wildfires collectively scorch over 20,000 acres
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Criticism mounts against Modi over exam irregularities amidst job scarcity
Modi lost parliamentary majority partly due to youth unemployment worsened by frequent government job exam leaks
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Putin states Russia is prepared for peace talks with Ukraine at any location and time
Russian president says peace talks won't happen if Kyiv insists on Russian forces' withdrawal from Ukraine
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US expresses deep disappointment over Netanyahu's criticisms
Netanyahu says Blinken assured him Biden admin will lift arms restrictions; Blinken declines to confirm
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India opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal granted bail in corruption case
India's financial-crime agency arrested Kejriwal in March over corruption allegations tied to Delhi's liquor policy
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Iran slams Canada's designation of Revolutionary Guards as terrorist organisation
Ottawa listed IRGC as terrorist group on Wednesday, which could lead to probe of ex-Iranian officials in Canada
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Heatwave and work pressure: India demands action on Amazon warehouse
Amazon has faced criticism elsewhere over working conditions, even in US and UK
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Hezbollah leader's televised address threatens Israel and Cyprus
Lebanon-based group had attacked nine Israeli military sites with rockets, drones earlier this week
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US Senate grills Boeing CEO over safety record, executive pay
Calls for potential prosecution amidst ongoing scrutiny
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Explosions at Chad ammunition depot kill nine, injure dozens in capital
Incident highlights ongoing instability amidst political turmoil, regional tensions
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US, British forces carry out airstrikes on western Yemen’s Raymah Governorate
A coalition led by the US has conducted intermittent airstrikes since Jan 12 on Houthis location
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Russia and North Korea sign mutual defence agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs mutual defence pact with North Korea's Kim Jong Un
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Noam Chomsky under treatment at home after discharge from hospital in Brazil
Noam Chomsky's name trended on social media platforms earlier due to misinformation regarding his death.
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Four Indian spies quietly removed from Australia in 2020: ABC report
Australia's intel chief Mike Burgess says foreign intelligence officers were "quietly and professionally" expelled.
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Putin vows 'indivisible security in Eurasia' ahead of North Korea visit
He thanked North Korea for supporting what Russia calls its special military operation in Ukraine
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UK’s wealthiest family faces human trafficking charges in Swiss court
The Hinduja family members are accused of spending more money on their dog than on their domestic help staff.
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What is Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome or STSS?
Close to 1,000 cases of a potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' disease have been reported in Japan this year.
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China accuses US of 'malign intention' to discredit its COVID vaccines
Report found US military aimed to sow doubt about safety of vaccines, and other life-saving aid supplied by China
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Pakistanis among 12 dead as migrant-carrying boats drown off Italy
The UN agencies said migrants from the second shipwreck came from Iran, Syria and Iraq.
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Earthquake in Iran's Kashmar kills at least four, 120 injured
Governor Hojjatollah Shariatmadari confirmed the casualties and stated that 35 of the injured were hospitalized.
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Israeli tanks storm deeper into Rafah, forcing people to relocate again
Medics and Hamas media said eight Palestinians were killed in Al-Mawasi and many families fled north in panic
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India records more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases so far
Prolonged heatwave has killed over 100 people across the country
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Biden program offers legal status to undocumented spouses of US citizens
The program will allow the spouses and children to apply for permanent residence without leaving the US
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Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank: UN Rights Chief raises concerns
"The situation in the West Bank, is dramatically deteriorating," said Volker Turk of UNHRC
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German interior minister sounds alarm on growing risks to democracy
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser warns of rising threats to democracy from far-right elements and espionage
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World's environment, hunger and health goals stalled by funding and conflicts, UN reports says
The report says 17 goals of 2030 target showing limited or a reversal of progress
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India surpasses Pakistan in Nuclear arsenal: SIPRI report
Pakistan maintained its nuclear arsenal in 2023 while India surpassed Islamabad, focusing on China.
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Putin pledges support for North Korea against US
Putin's foreign policy adviser says Russia and DPRK might sign a partnership deal on security issues during the visit
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Gaza conflict has caused major environmental disaster, says UN
War in Gaza has created tons of debris with unprecedented ecological damage in the region
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Bollywood stars' Eid-ul-Adha wishes delights fans
While Shahrukh Khan greeted fans from Mannat, others stars extended thoughtful greetings on social media
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China and Philippines exchange blame over South China Sea ship collision
US State Department condemns China's actions, reaffirming its defence treaty with Philippines
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Malawi mourns Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima amid protests over plane crash response
President Lazarus Chakwera, who has called for an independent investigation into the plane crash, attended the burial
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French energy prices go negative as renewables surge, prompting shutdown of nuclear plants
Analysts had predicted that energy prices would turn negative during the course of this Summer.
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EU countries approve landmark nature law after delays
The law has come under fire from some governments amid protests by farmers angry at costly EU regulations.
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Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians in Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps
Israeli bombardment continues throughout Eid ul Adha holidays despite the IDF's announcement of a pause.
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Drone strike sparks oil depot fires in Russia's Rostov region
The fire had spread over an area of 5,000 cubic meters with no casualties reported
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NATO Chief Stoltenberg warns China of consequences for aiding Russia
Jens Stoltenberg made the comments during a visit to Washington to prepare for NATO's 75th anniversary summit.
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Malaysia to join BRICS soon, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announces
BRICS countries account for more than 40% of the world's population and around a quarter of the global economy
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Two key Democrats in US Congress approve major arms sale to Israel, Washington Post reports
Biden faces increasing pressure from his own party over support for Israel amidst Gaza assault, urging cease-fire