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Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action
US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avoid military action, sending oil prices tumbling as he boasted of raising "trillions of dollars" on a Gulf tour.."We're not going to be making any nuclear dust in Iran," Trump said in Qatar, t
15 May 2025, 10:55 AM
'I thought she'd survive': Story of slain Gaza photojournalist touches Cannes
Reporters Without Borders estimates around 200 journalists have been killed in 18 months of Israeli strikes on Gaza
15 May 2025, 03:35 AM
Ukraine, Russia to hold first direct talks since 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin not included on the list of attendees
15 May 2025, 02:36 AM
Fresh gun battles rock Libya capital after brief lull
Fresh gunbattles have erupted in the Libyan capital between two powerful armed groups, a security official said yesterday -- just a day after authorities declared the fighting over.
14 May 2025, 18:14 PM
EU demands accountability for Myanmar school strike
The EU yesterday voiced shock at a deadly air strike on a school in central Myanmar, warning the “perpetrators must be held accountable for this atrocity”.
14 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Trump meets Syrian president
US President Donald Trump met with Syria’s president in Saudi Arabia yesterday and urged him to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel, after a surprise US announcement that it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump offers to go to Ukraine talks if Putin does
US President Donald Trump yesterday offered to head to Turkey for talks on ending Ukraine war if his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also showed up.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
China, Colombia sign Belt and Road co-op pact
China and Colombia have signed a joint cooperation plan on the Belt and Road Initiative, state media said yesterday after their leaders met in Beijing.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Ousted Myanmar envoy charged with trespass
Myanmar’s ex-ambassador to London has been charged with trespass for refusing to leave his ambassadorial residence, police said yesterday, after he was stripped of his post by the military junta following a 2021 coup.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Israeli military intercepts missile fired by Houthis
Israel’s army yesterday urged Yemenis to stay away from Houthi-held ports, in a likely warning of retaliation after it intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed rebels.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
US admin cuts more Harvard funding
The US government on Tuesday announced fresh funding cuts to Harvard, a day after the elite school’s president said it shared “common ground” with the Trump administration on many issues.
14 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump presses Syria leader on Israel ties after lifting sanctions
Trump became the first US president in 25 years to meet a Syrian leader
14 May 2025, 14:35 PM
Trump says 'possibility' of meeting Putin for Ukraine talks in Turkey
The Kremlin was silent for a third day running on who would represent Moscow at the highly anticipated talks
14 May 2025, 14:29 PM
Strikes kill 29 in Gaza as hostage release talks ongoing
Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 52,908 people in Gaza
14 May 2025, 11:04 AM
Latin America mourns world's 'poorest president' Mujica, dead at 89
The 89-year-old who spent a dozen years behind bars for revolutionary activity lost his battle against cancer
14 May 2025, 07:56 AM
China, Colombia sign deal on Belt and Road cooperation
The agreement came on the sidelines of a gathering of leaders from the region in the Chinese capital
14 May 2025, 06:06 AM
Gaza civil defence says at least 29 killed in Israeli strikes
Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP
14 May 2025, 05:51 AM
US judge says Trump can use Alien Enemies Act for deportations
It appears to be the first court ruling that backs the Trump administration’s interpretation of the 1798 law
14 May 2025, 03:52 AM
Universe dying quicker than thought: study
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
13 May 2025, 18:05 PM
China offers LatAm, Caribbean billions
Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday vowed to deepen ties with Latin America at a time of “bloc confrontation” as he addressed regional leaders in Beijing.
13 May 2025, 18:00 PM