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US woman accused of assaulting officers with swarm of angry bees
Woods unleashed a hive of angry insects on deputies when they were in process of enforcing the eviction notice
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Ukrainians endure blackouts as power curbs follow Russian air strikes
People were urged to use less power as govt enforced nationwide curbs on electricity usage between 7am and 11pm
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What would it mean for Pakistan to exit FATF grey list?
FATF said it was keeping Pakistan on the list - but said it might be removed after an on-site visit to verify progress
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Iran warns Saudi Arabia over 'reliance' on Israel
You are relying on an Israel which is collapsing, and this will be end of your era, says top commander
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Modi promises one million government jobs as elections loom
Indian PM office says 75,000 new recruits would immediately join 38 ministries or departments of the federal govt
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UK interior minister Braverman quits over security issue, criticises government
Former transport minister Grant Shapps is likely to replace Braverman
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UK PM Truss clings to power as chaos in Westminster escalates
Only six weeks into the job, Truss has been forced to abandon almost all of her policy programme
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First-ever licencing deal struck for cancer drug
Deal will give selected manufacturers the opportunity to develop, manufacture and supply generic versions of nilotinib
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Deadly Iran jail fire erupted as police clashed with inmates, sources say
The patrols at the Tehran jail began without any apparent provocation by inmates, the sources said
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UN wants India to mobilise G20 to help debt-stressed countries
India's neighbours Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh have in recent months sought IMF loans
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Liz Truss quits after six chaotic weeks as UK PM
Tories vow new leader next week
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UN chief blasts India on human rights record
India has a responsibility to protect and promote the rights of members of minority communities, says Antonio Guterres
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Underwater images of ruptured Russia-Europe pipeline show extent of damage
At least 50 meters of gas pipeline appeared to be missing in Baltic Sea, Sweden-based Expressen newspaper reports
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Taiwan ‘fully prepared’ for any Chinese invasion: defence chief
Taiwanese military holds monthly exercise, firing howitzers, mortars, automatic weapons
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US support to Ukraine will only ‘lead to its destruction': Russia
‘Washington intends to use conflict as springboard, training ground, tool,’ says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
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Putin declares martial law in occupied Ukrainian regions
Russian President issues decree restricting movement in and out of eight regions adjoining Ukraine
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UN wants India to mobilise G20 to help debt-stressed countries
India takes over the G20 presidency from Indonesia for a year from Dec 1
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India's Congress elects first non-Gandhi chief in 24 years
Kharge overwhelmingly won the party vote, defeating former U.N. diplomat Shashi Tharoor
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India stops Pulitzer-winning Kashmiri journalist from travelling to New York
Tuesday was the second time this year that Mattoo was prevented from leaving India
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Indonesia to offer tax holiday to companies investing in new capital
Incentives include a tax holiday of up to 30 years and a 350% "super-tax deduction" for research and development
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Malaysia deports Myanmar asylum seekers despite dangers back home - sources
Myanmar has been in crisis since the coup whipped up widespread opposition to the return of military rule
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Soaring food prices push UK inflation back to 40-year high
The pound slipped below $1.13 on the news and was last down 0.2% on the day
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Russia destroys power and water infrastructure across Ukraine
Kyiv and West denounce attacks as 'war crime', aimed at leaving Ukrainians with no heat and power as winter arrives
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'Modi govt approved release of Muslim woman’s rapists'
11 men convicted of gang-raping Bilkis Bano, killing her family members in 2002 Gujarat riots were released in August
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Defying the West: Iran agrees to ship missiles, more drones to Russia
The move is likely to infuriate the United States and other Western powers
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Who could replace UK's under-fire Prime Minister Liz Truss?
Premier Truss vows to lead Conservatives into next election but many doubt she will remain leader long
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UAE rejects Borrell's 'racist' remarks, demands written apology
UAE summons the acting head of the mission at the EU delegation for an explanation
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Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Wong said the decision was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Cabinet on Tuesday
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China reports 951 new COVID cases for Oct 17 vs 921 a day earlier
As of Oct. 17, mainland China had confirmed 256,268 cases with symptoms
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US researchers develop new deadly Covid strain with 80% fatality rate
Boston University scientists combined Omicron with the original virus that began in Wuhan
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World's top finance firms continue to fuel deforestation, report warns
This latest assessment shows how big banks and institutional investors are blind to the urgency of the moment
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‘Jihad and martyrdom’ if Saudi Arabia threatened
Prince Saud's viral video of threat comes amid escalating tensions over oil output cut
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US 'confident' of Pakistan's ability to secure nukes after Biden uproar
Washington values long-standing cooperation with Islamabad, says State Department spokesperson
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Russian fighter plane crashes into apartments near Ukraine
Footage shows a large fireball erupting from a multi-storey building in Russian city of Yeysk
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Germany starts new admission programme for Afghan refugees
Berlin has pledged to take in around 38,000 Afghans particularly at risk under the rule of the Taliban
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Veteran of India's opposition Congress expected to win leadership race
Results are due on Wednesday in battered party's bid to revamp itself after losing last two general elections
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Russia launches deadly new attacks on central Kyiv using drones
Ukrainian soldiers fired into the air trying to shoot down drones after blasts rocked central Kyiv
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Australia drops recognition of West Jerusalem as Israeli capital: report
‘Country is committed to a two-state solution in which Israel and a future Palestinian state co exist’
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledge $1.2 billion to eradicate polio
Governments and foundations aim to end polio in Pakistan and Afghanistan
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World Cup boom pushes some Qatar residents out of homes
Rents in the capital Doha have risen sharply for tenants coming to the end of their leases in recent month
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Biden will act 'methodically' in re-evaluating Saudi relationship
US Senator Bob Menendez called for a halt to most US arms sales to Saudi Arabia after the OPEC+ move
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Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest soaring prices
Weeks of strikes for higher wages at oil refineries spurred demands for a general strike in France
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Employers may need to justify bans on wearing religious signs, EU court says
Ruling centred on case concerning Muslim woman who was told at company that she would not be allowed to wear headscarf
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China will 'never commit to abandoning the use of force' on Taiwan: Xi
Resolving Taiwan issue is matter for Chinese people themselves, and must be resolved by Chinese people alone, says Xi
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Iran slams Biden's 'interference' during protests
Iran has been rocked by protests since 22-year-old Amini's death on September 16
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Ukrainians brace for blackouts, hard winter after Russia pummels power grid
President Zelenskiy's government asks people to cut down on their electricity use wherever possible
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Biden will act 'methodically' in re-evaluating US-Saudi relationship: Sullivan
White House advisor says Biden has no plans to meet with Saudi Crown Prince at G20 leaders summit
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China's Xi talks up security, reiterates Covid stance as congress opens
Xi, 69, is widely expected to win a third leadership term at the conclusion of the week-long congress
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Iran prison fire kills four, injures 61 as protests persist
Iranian authorities say Evin prison workshop was set on fire ‘after a fight among a number of prisoners’
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Balling on the streets
Through a highly moving initiative, street children across the world unite to play football
















































