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Hundreds of US diplomats join letter to Rubio to protest dismantling of USAID
More than 700 people have signed onto the letter, a US official speaking on the condition of anonymity said.
6 March 2025, 01:10 AM
Pakistan hails renewed co-op with US
Pakistan trumpeted the arrest of Mohammad Sharifullah, whom it blames for a 2021 attack on US troops, in a military operation along the border with Afghanistan, as the result of its renewal of counter-terrorism cooperation with US.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
India opposition unites against Modi’s plan
India’s opposition party politicians in the southern states yesterday met to protest plans by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to redraw constituencies based on the 2011 census, on concerns the northern states would dominate in parliament.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
US, Israel reject Egypt’s Gaza plan
Israel criticised a plan put forward by Arab states for Gaza’s reconstruction on Tuesday, while Palestinian group Hamas welcomed it.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Zelensky ready for Russia talks, mineral deal
US President Donald Trump said later on Tuesday that Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals deal, days after the pair’s explosive White House meeting.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
4,000 displaced by battle for port site in Rakhine
Fierce fighting between Myanmar’s military junta and ethnic minority rebels closing in on the planned site of a strategic China-backed port has displaced 4,000 people, a local aid worker said yesterday.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
EU states agree to roll out automated border system
EU member states yesterday agreed on a phased rollout of a new border check system for non-EU nationals which will do away with passport stamps.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
'China is strong': lawmakers bullish despite 'turbulent' world
Many economists view the newest goal as ambitious.
5 March 2025, 07:10 AM
Trump says Zelensky ready for Russia talks, mineral deal
Addressing Congress, Trump added that, "regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time that is convenient for you."
5 March 2025, 06:38 AM
'America is back,' Trump declares in divisive Congress speech
"The American Dream is unstoppable," said Trump in a speech lasting over one hour and 40 minutes
5 March 2025, 06:11 AM
Zelensky calls Trump clash 'regrettable', says 'time to make things right'
'My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts,' he said
5 March 2025, 03:50 AM
Amnesty says Israeli attacks on Lebanon health sector should be probed as war crimes
Amnesty International said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on ambulances, paramedics and health facilities during its recent war with Hezbollah should be investigated as war crimes
5 March 2025, 03:20 AM
Canadian sanctions over DRC conflict ‘shameful’: Rwanda
Rwanda said yesterday it was “shameful” of Canada to impose sanctions over its involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Tunisia opposition figures go on trial
The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened yesterday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
WHO says it won’t ‘give up’ after US aid funding cuts
The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday acknowledged that the US freeze on foreign aid funding has hit vital global health programmes but vowed to find a way to keep delivering to those in need.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
2 explosive-laden cars ram into Pak military compound
Two suicide bombers belonging to a militant group drove two explosive-laden cars into an army compound in northwestern Pakistan yesterday evening, triggering massive explosions, police told AFP.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Disarming ‘a red line’ amid Gaza truce impasse
Hamas leader Sami Abu Zuhri told AFP yesterday that disarming is a red line for his movement and other Palestinian groups in negotiations to extend the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Ukrainians see Trump helping Putin
Ukrainians were furious and in shock yesterday following a decision by US President Donald Trump to suspend military aid to Kyiv, saying the move played into the Kremlin’s hands.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
US starts trade wars with China, Canada, Mexico; what are the impacts?
The tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual US trade went live at 12:01 am EST (0501 GMT)
4 March 2025, 06:59 AM
US tariffs on Canada, Mexico imports come into effect
The duties stand to impact over $918 billion worth of US imports from both countries.
4 March 2025, 05:36 AM