Bahrain accuses Iran of attacking its territory to ‘settle’ score with US
Tehran says its air attacks on countries cooperating with the US are justified under international law.
A disastrous Iran war? The US is now a mover and shaker of oil markets
Many see the US war on Iran as a colossal geopolitical bungle, failing to secure its larger strategic objectives. Yet it has allowed the blundering Trump administration to move into an immensely powerful position – one i
Hong Kong police investigate theft of HK$810,000 in cash, gold jewellery from flat
A public housing resident in Hong Kong has lost more than HK$800,000 (US$101,960) worth of cash and gold jewellery that disappeared from her flat in Ngau Tau Kok, prompting a police investigation. Police said the 41-year
Australia crush New Zealand to win fourth Women’s Rugby League World Cup
Australia dominated the first half and capitalised on the Kiwi Ferns’ errors to win 34-10 and clinch the trophy.
Megaspeed says Alice Huang left firm in August 2025
Megaspeed is suspected of helping Chinese firms get around U.S. export controls by buying Nvidia chips and routing them to China.
The Philippines and Australia strengthen joint military deterrence at ASEAN summit
Southeast Asian leaders opened their annual summit in the Philippine capital Manila on Sunday. During three days, world leaders are expected to focus on trade, energy and conflict – including the war in Iran. Donald Trum
Iran targets US military radar in Bahrain in ‘retaliatory’ drone strikes
Iran’s IRGC says six drones were launched at a US radar installation at an air base in Bahrain.
Will Ukraine make territorial concessions for NATO membership?
The United States suggested Ukraine make territorial concessions in exchange for a NATO membership, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian president also claims that Russia has rejected an energy truce. This week
Jordan sentences 3 men to death over deadly church attack
A Jordanian court on Sunday sentenced three men to death by hanging over a deadly church shooting, as the kingdom’s Christmas celebrations were cancelled in solidarity with the victims’ families. Gunmen killed nine peopl
Air travel issues persist in the US after nationwide ground stop
After almost five hours of grounded flights in the US, flights have resumed. However, passengers are still waiting and wading through tough logistics to get to their destinations after massive delays and cancelled flight
Samurai Japan beats South Korea to win Asia Professional Baseball Championship
Japan has won all three editions of the tournament.
Francophone summit opens in Cambodia, overshadowed by tensions in Africa
The 20th Francophonie Summit opened on Sunday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, overshadowed by a high-stakes leadership dispute. The International Organisation of the Francophonie is set to elect its next secretary-general on Mo
SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit for first time
SpaceX officials stated that Saturday’s catch proves the total reusability of Starship, which is intended for lunar and Martian travel
Illegal mining threatens French Guiana forests and indigenous communities
In French Guiana, the fight against illegal gold mining is rapidly being lost and creating an environmental and health disaster, according to the World Wildlife Fund. During an aerial survey in early August, park rangers
Siege on Hebron’s Beit Ula industrial zone threatens Palestinian economy
Israel takes measures to crush Palestinian business in the occupied West Bank.
More Nobel winners, less innovation? Chinese study reveals cost of top-tier awards
Science prizes usually put the spotlight on winners, celebrating their discoveries but paying little attention to the researchers left out. A study by scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has found that pr
Top Hamas commander killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Hamas said on Sunday that a senior commander who helped plan and oversee the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel had been killed in an Israeli air strike, with the Israeli military confirming his death. Samir Abu Younis,
Two aircraft collide at Miami International Airport
It came as travellers across the US continued to face disruption following a nationwide ground stop that caused chaos at airports this weekend.
Israel coalition talks put Arab party leader under pressure over Hamas
Mansour Abbas faces mounting pressure from Israel’s change bloc to denounce Hamas as a prerequisite for coalition role.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv drone strike sparks fire at Russia petrochemical plant
The Ukrainian attacks hit a defence and aviation manufacturing plant in the western Bryansk region
New U.S. F-15EX fighters arrive at Okinawa Kadena Base
Kadena is the Air Force's first overseas base to receive the fighters equipped with state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems.
Athletes rewrite the rules as Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics come to an end
Hosts Senegal thrive, and exuberant athletes defy the shadows cast over the Games by politics and history.
Unpaid for months and coerced: migrant workers still exploited in Saudi Arabia, report finds
Exclusive : Human rights organisation ALQST says employers in the Kingdom continue to exploit loopholes in regulations with impunity
Are we too reliant on technology? Questions arise after Microsoft's widespread outages
This week's Microsoft outage highlighted the risks of relying on a single technology provider for essential services. The disruption lasted nearly 24 hours, impacting millions of users across more than 70 countries – fro
Speed kills as New Zealand fall flat in World Cup final fizzer
The World Cup final seemed to have all the makings of a classic but New Zealand missed the memo and they failed to fire at Lang Park in Brisbane.
MMA fighters jailed after Abu Dhabi hotel lobby brawl
Ten people have been convicted by the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court over a brawl in a hotel lobby.
South China Sea code of conduct: can Beijing and Asean meet 2026 deadline?
China and Southeast Asian nations have made progress in negotiating a code of conduct for the South China Sea, with Manila announcing that roughly 80 per cent of the draft agreement is complete. Yet whether the long-awai
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv drone strike sparks fire at Russia petrochemical plant
The Ukrainian attacks hit a defence and aviation manufacturing plant in the western Bryansk region
Protest in Prague over media freedom expected to be one of biggest in Czechia’s history
Hundreds of thousands expected to rally against plan to scrap licence fees and fund broadcasters from state budget Hundreds of thousands of Czechs are expected to rally in Prague on Sunday to protest against what they sa
Inside Yemen’s tent schools: how war is stealing a generation’s education
Hesham Al-Shabili reports from Marib, where displacement and overcrowding is driving pupils out of education
Three men sentenced to death in Jordan over fatal church mass shooting
The attack on funeral at a Greek Orthodox church killed nine and injured 34 others last month.
Police confront protesters in clashes across France and Germany
Tens of thousands took to the streets in cities across France and Germany over rising living costs.
Haitians welcome deployment of Salvadoran troops as gang violence rages on
The around 2,000 soldiers in Haiti are operating outside the official framework of the UN-back Gang Suppression Force.
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Give Donbas, take NATO seat: Could new US pitch work for Ukraine, Russia?
Ukraine's NATO ambition has always been a red line for the Kremlin. Giving up territory has been a no-no for Ukraine.
Pope Leo denounces suffering of African enslaved people during Peru visit
He made the comment during a visit to the historic Afro-Peruvian city of Zaña, a UNESCO-recognised memorial site for slavery.
Pope laments poverty-stricken Inca communities as locals leave Peru
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday will traverse the length of Peru in what marks the penultimate day of his Latin American tour. The leader of the Catholic church – who underwent cancer surgery just a month ago – warned that Peru's
India’s Under-19 Asia Cup win over Pakistan marred by post-match aggression
India beat Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling comeback in the final but follow it up with unsporting behaviour.
EU forces board suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, Kallas says
The shadow fleet helps Russia get around Western sanctions on its oil industry by utilising complex ownership structures, flags of convenience and other tactics designed to mask the origin of its cargo.
Global diesel prices ease as winter approaches
Global diesel prices, which have remained elevated since the start of the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have fallen sharply in recent weeks as Gulf exports recover and global oil supplies get back on
Jordan sentences three men to death over deadly church attack
An Israeli air strike has killed a senior Hamas military commander in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Israel says, while Jordan dishes out death sentences after last month's attack in the city of Karak.
Spain football coach denies racism ahead of England match
Spain's coach denied racism exists after England's manager said he would brief his players on anti-racism protocols.
Philippine star Carmelle wins first Asian edition of Eurovision song contest
The Philippines has won the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The Filipino singer beat ten other acts to take the title in Bangkok, with a song celebrating women's empowerment. A taste of the winning so
China TCM doctor defies medical secrecy by carving 100 private prescriptions on her tombstone
A tombstone for a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) doctor, engraved with 100 prescriptions she developed, has gone viral on mainland social media, with many people praising her generosity and noble character. The tombs
Watch: SpaceX catches Starship in midair on return to launch tower
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft was successfully caught by giant mechanical arms at its Texas launch tower after a 22-hour journey, marking the first successful midair capture of a Starship returning from space.
Polls open in Cape Verde in race with first female presidential candidate
Joana Rosa and four other opposition candidates face off against President Jose Maria Neves, who wants a second term.
Evolutionary threat: Chinese mountain birds lost nearly half genetic diversity in 50 years
Genetic diversity is nature’s insurance policy – an evolutionary safety net that provides the building blocks for natural selection. While members of the same species share a mostly identical genome, a sliver of unique g
Drone attacks on power stations plunge Sudan’s cities into darkness
Sudan's power stations are being targeted in waves of drone attacks, resulting in power outages.