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India's Modi says committed to farmers' welfare, protesting leaders call meeting
Leaders of the farmers say they are pausing their campaign for two days following the death of a young protester
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Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza's Rafah, killing large family in home
Neighbours, relatives around bombing site vent anger at US for vetoing UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
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US, EU protectionism against China's auto industry hurts their long-term development: spokesperson
United States mulls non-tariff curbs on Chinese smart cars; EU probes subsidies for Chinese electric cars
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Israeli airstrike kills two people in Damascus, Syrian state TV says
Military source says the strike at about 9:40 a.m. wounded a number of other people, identifying the dead as civilians
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Police fire tear gas on Indian farmers marching to capital, government offers talks
The farmers, mostly from the northern state of Punjab, have been demanding higher prices backed by law for their crops
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US, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top UN court
10 states including South Africa overwhelmingly critical of Israel's conduct in occupied territories
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Putin says Russia will push further into Ukraine after 'chaotic' fall of Avdiivka
Putin tells military to prepare future advances properly
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Ukraine outnumbered, outgunned, ground down by relentless Russia
War enters 3rd year with Russia in ascendancy
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US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto in Israel-Hamas war
13 council members voted in favour of the Algerian-drafted text, while Britain abstained
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India's Gandhi bailed in defamation case over 'murder' remarks
Gandhi faces at least 10 other defamation cases, critics accuse government of using justice system to target rivals
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World Food Program halts distribution in northern Gaza until safety improves
Latest reports confirm Gaza’s precipitous slide into hunger and disease, says UN organisation
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Indian farmers reject support price contract offered by government
Farm analysts say the government has completely sidestepped the demands of farmers
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Israel to bar some Muslim citizens from Jerusalem mosque in Ramazan
Israeli government has clamped down on entry by Palestinians since Oct 7; cap set despite protests
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US proposes UN Security Council oppose Rafah assault, back temporary Gaza ceasefire
United States draft UN resolution condemns Israeli calls for settlers in Gaza, opposes reducing Gaza's territory
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Israel to set security limits on Ramazan prayers at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa
Hamas denounced the proposed restrictions and the Palestinian Islamic council called on all Muslims to visit Al Aqsa
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India offers protesting farmers support prices on corn, cotton, pulses
The farmers' unions said they would decide on the proposal within a day or two
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India's projects in Maldives gain pace, despite strained security ties
New Delhi has spent nearly 7.71b rupees, or almost twice its budgeted 4b on projects in the Maldives this fiscal year
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Landslide buries houses in eastern Afghanistan, many killed
At least five bodies were buried while efforts to recover others going on in Nuristan province
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Treating China as 'un-investable' would be 'wide of the mark': JPMorgan strategist
JP Morgan's John Bilton views China's economy as investable despite challenges; sees opportunities in bonds and stocks
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China will be a force for stability in enhancing global governance: Chinese FM
FM Wang Yi says China, as the largest developing nation, committed to offering more global public goods
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UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto
'The United States does not support action on this draft resolution,' says US Ambassador to the UN Thomas-Greenfield
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India lion legal battle over Hindu deity name
Hindu nationalist group seeks court order to separate lioness Sita and lion Akbar in zoo enclosure
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Russia takes Avdiivka from Ukraine, biggest gain in nine months
Russian defence ministry says its troops have advanced 8.6 km in that part of the 1,000-km front line
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Iraqi armed groups dial down US attacks on request of Iran commander
Quds Force commander meets armed groups after US blames them for soldiers' killing, urges caution to avert retaliation
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Navigating the new Cold War
With US & China locked in this century’s first great power competition, cooperation rather than confrontation stands
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Blinken sees 'extraordinary' opportunity for Israel to normalise ties with neighbours
US diplomat says there is an urgent imperative for a Palestinian state ensuring Israel's security
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India's Congress party says bank accounts frozen over $25m tax demand
Congress treasurer Ajay Maken told reporters the party had filed a complaint against the tax department
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Alexei Navalny, Russia's opposition leader, is dead, authorities say
Supporters of Navalny say they could not confirm he was dead, but that if he was then they believed he had been killed
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India’s Supreme Court scraps Electoral Bonds in setback to Modi’s BJP
Individuals and companies bought $1.99b of Electoral Bonds in total up to November 2023
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Top Israeli ministers reject Palestinian statehood as part of post war plan
'A Palestinian state is an existential threat to the State of Israel as was proven on Oct. 7,' says finance minister
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Canada, Australia, NZ call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza ahead of Rafah assault
PMs of the three countries also said the ICJ ruling in a genocide case obligated Israel to protect civilians
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Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests
To deter advancing farmers police employ drones for tear gas, nail strips, slippery roads, high-pitched sounds
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India's Modi opens Hindu temple in Muslim UAE as election nears
First traditional, stone-carved Hindu temple on the Arabian Peninsula; UAE gifted 27-acre site for $95m temple
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OIC condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza, calls for int’l intervention
Islamic body specifically denounces indiscriminate attacks on Rafah city
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India security forces fire tear gas at protesting farmers on drive to Delhi
Protesters vow to continue until demands met; traffic disrupted, mobile services suspended
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Iran's main gas pipeline hit by sabotage, oil minister says
Incidents occurred at 1 a.m. local time on Wednesday morning, hit national gas pipelines in two regions
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India security forces fire tear gas at protesting farmers on drive to Delhi
Government appeals to farmers to come forward for discussion regarding their demands, with Agriculture Minister Munda
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Chief ministerial pick Gandapur faces arrest
ATC declares 30 suspects involved in May 9 riots proclaimed offenders
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Indian magazine ordered to delete IIOJK army killings report
Rights groups say that restrictions on the press are increasingly common in India and particularly oppressive in IIOJK
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France proposes Hezbollah withdrawal, border talks for Israel-Lebanon truce
Hezbollah rejects formally negotiating a de-escalation until the war in Gaza ends
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US Senate passes $95b aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Legislation allocates $61b for Ukraine, $14b for Israel and $4.83b to support Indo-Pacific partners, including Taiwan
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Indian police fire tear gas as protesting farmers march to capital
Tensions rise near New Delhi as farmers protest demanding crop price fixes
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Danish law banning Quran’s desecration a great achievement: MQI
Spokesperson says historic legislation achieved through dialogue and peaceful advocacy
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Qatar frees eight Indians months after dropping death sentences
Indian Prime Minister Modi's intervention credited in securing release; seven of the eight men have returned to India
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Indian police block roads to halt farmers marching to New Delhi
Farmers in India demand better crop prices promised in 2021; talks scheduled to avoid protests
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Death toll from Philippines landslide jumps to 68
51 missing still missing as rescue efforts shift to search and retrieval; US provides $1.25M aid
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Israel frees two captives as airstrikes kill 67 Palestinians
Israeli military spokesman said hostages were being held on second floor of a building
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Pakistan condemns Israel’s Rafah ‘massacre’
Attack violates measures indicated by ICJ to protect people of Gaza from genocide, says FO
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US Senate committee chair regrets denial of ‘meaningful participation of all parties'
Ben Cardin condemns 'in strongest terms' deadly bombings at election campaign offices in Balochistan
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Death toll in Indian town violence over demolition of ‘madrasa, mosque’ rises to five
Situation under control in Banbhoolpura area of Uttarakhand state after Thursday’s violent clashes, says official