Pakistan’s capital in lockdown as Imran Khan supporters protest

Pakistan tests China-like digital ‘firewall’ to tighten online surveillance

The new monitoring system could give the government unprecedented insights into citizens' online use.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:45:00

Israel strikes across Lebanon during reports of ceasefire deal

Multiple Israeli air strikes hit Beirut on Monday evening during reports of a potential ceasefire deal.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:43:58

Climate Change: Are women the answer?

Women play a vital part in finding a solution to climate change.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:38:09

‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation

The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and government insiders.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:32:06

Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights

Judge rules that the government's policies favouring heterosexual couples 'cannot be justified'.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:03:06

What are Trump’s plans for tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico?

US president-elect has promised to impose tariffs for as long as drugs and undocumented migrants flow into the country.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:51:57

At least four killed as ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters enter Islamabad

Thousands clash with police as they force their way into capital to demand jailed ex-prime minister's release.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:30:34

Trump will deliver the final death blow to the liberal order

The current international order, already on its last legs due to the West's support for Israel, won't survive Trump 2.0.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:29:08

Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary picks ‘enshittification’ as word of 2024

Judging committee says term captures widespread sense that things are getting worse.

Published: 2024-11-26 07:44:55

Ronaldo scores two goals as Al Nassr win AFC Champions League tie in Qatar

Portuguese star draws 37,000 fans to Al Bayt Stadium as Al Nassr beat Al Gharafa 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Published: 2024-11-26 07:11:24

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Police use tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters who defied a ban to march inside the country's capital.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:49:11

French prosecutors seek 20 years for Dominique Pelicot in mass rape case

The 71-year-old Frenchman drugged his wife and invited dozens of strangers to rape her over a nine-year period.

Published: 2024-11-26 04:21:22

Leaders make push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in South Korea

Island nations say recycling insufficient to solve problem when 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced yearly.

Published: 2024-11-26 03:22:30

Trump promises 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, extra 10% tariff on China

US president-elect says measures will remain until countries stamp out irregular border crossings and drug trafficking.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:57:18

Total Energies pauses investments into Adani Group on bribery charges

Impact of US indictment of group's chairman is spreading as multiple projects say they are reviewing deals with Adani.

Published: 2024-11-25 22:01:50

One killed, dozens injured as supporters of Imran Khan protest in Pakistan

Supporters of the former prime minister are marching to the capital, Islamabad, demanding his release from jail.

Published: 2024-11-25 20:56:06

Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon but claims ceasefire deal ‘close’

After previous hopes for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire were dashed, US officials warn that negotiations are not complete.

Published: 2024-11-25 20:37:15

Lithuania investigates deadly plane crash near Vilnius Airport

A DHL cargo plane crashed near Lithuania’s Vilnius Airport, killing one crew member.

Published: 2024-11-25 20:17:57

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?

Musk wants to slash government spending by a third, and Ramaswamy wants to cut 75% of the federal workforce. Can they?

Published: 2024-11-25 19:51:41

Biden gives final Thanksgiving turkey pardons of his presidency

Joe Biden performed his final presidential pardons of Thanksgiving holiday turkeys.

Published: 2024-11-25 18:41:00

Prosecutors move to dismiss Trump’s 2020 election, secret documents cases

Special counsel Jack Smith cites Donald Trump’s return to White House, policy not to prosecute sitting presidents.

Published: 2024-11-25 18:30:24

At least eight migrants drown in shipwreck off Greek island of Samos

Six children died in the disaster, while the police found 36 survivors alive on Samos and three people were rescued.

Published: 2024-11-25 18:03:12

UN evacuation in Haiti, police assault stronghold of gang leader ‘Barbecue’

Insecurity in Haiti is rising again, forcing embassies and UN agencies to evacuate capital amid gang-fuelled violence.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:31:53