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Argentina’s SC finds 83 boxes of Nazi materials in basement

Dozens of boxes of Nazi material confiscated by Argentinean authorities during World War II were recently rediscovered in the Supreme Court’s basement, the court said on Sunday.
12 May 2025, 04:09 AM

US, Iran discuss ‘tech elements’ of nuclear deal

The US government’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff had a fourth round of direct and indirect discussions with Iran in Muscat, Oman, yesterday where they were discussing “technical elements” of a nuclear deal, according to a senior US administration official speaking on condition of anonymity.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Eight killed in Israeli strike on Khan Yunis

Gaza’s civil defence yesterday reported eight deaths, including four young children, in an Israeli air strike on tents housing displaced people in the southern city of Khan Yunis.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Ready to meet Russia if ceasefire agreed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday said that Kyiv would meet with Moscow for talks in Istanbul on May 15, but said that Russia must first commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting today.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Villagers in no hurry to return to their homes

`After spending days in temporary homes and with relatives, people from both sides of the Indian and Pakistani border are sceptical about this weekend’s ceasefire and in no hurry to return to their villages.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Pope Leo XIV appeals for ‘no more war’

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war” in his first Sunday message to crowds in St Peter’s Square since his election as pontiff.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Iran, US hold fresh nuclear talks as enrichment concerns grow

Iran and the United States kicked off the fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman Sunday amid a standoff over uranium enrichment, with Tehran calling it "non-negotiable", while Washington has described it as a "red line"..The negotiations follow earlier rounds that began nearly a month ago,
11 May 2025, 14:25 PM

Leo XIV to address faithful with St Peter's prayer

Cardinals chose Leo as the 267th pope at a secret conclave Thursday
11 May 2025, 03:56 AM

Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages alive in Gaza

Hamas's Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades shows one of the hostages, 36-year-old Bohbot, visibly weak and lying on the floor wrapped in a blanket
11 May 2025, 02:43 AM

Putin proposes direct Ukraine talks but quiet on 30-day ceasefire

"We propose to the Kyiv authorities to resume the talks that they broke off in 2022, and, I emphasise, without any preconditions," Putin said.
11 May 2025, 02:38 AM

Somalia floods kill seven, displace 200 families

At least seven people were killed in an overnight devastating flood in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, local government officials said yesterday.
10 May 2025, 19:31 PM

Taliban arrest 14 for playing music, singing

Taliban authorities have arrested 14 people in northern Afghanistan for playing musical instruments and singing, activities they restricted since taking power, provincial police said on Saturday.
10 May 2025, 18:00 PM

US offers to help India and Pakistan start talks, G7 also urges dialogue

World powers raised the alarm over the latest escalation in the India-Pakistan rivalry
10 May 2025, 11:33 AM

Trump launches paid self-deportation program to end 'invasion'

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10 May 2025, 05:33 AM

Myanmar junta chief meets China's Xi for first time: state media

The highest-level meeting with a key ally for the internationally sanctioned military leader
10 May 2025, 05:09 AM

Columbia suspends more than 65 students over library occupation

The university also barred 33 other people from campus
10 May 2025, 04:24 AM

Thai court denies ex-PM Thaksin bid to travel for Trump talks

A Thai court has refused former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to leave the country for Qatar, where he said he hoped to meet US President Donald Trump for informal trade talks.
9 May 2025, 19:36 PM

Church must fight ‘lack of faith’

Leo XIV urged the Catholic Church to “desperately” counter a lack of faith in his first homily as pope yesterday, a day after the modest cardinal largely unknown to the world become the first US head of the 2,000-year institution.
9 May 2025, 18:06 PM

China-made Pak J-10 downs two Indian fighter jets

A top Chinese-made Pakistani fighter plane shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday, two US officials told Reuters, marking a major milestone for Beijing’s advanced fighter jet.
9 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Pakistan says India has brought neighbours 'closer to major conflict'

The two countries have fought several wars over Kashmir since 1947
9 May 2025, 12:24 PM