World
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784
As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Fighting At least 17 people were killed in
Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian…
Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year.Police in Canada have arrested multiple pe
Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees?
Afghanistan says the move is illegal, but Pakistan insists it’s for security reasons.Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are being forced to leave Pakistan as pa
After the Hurricane
The effect the carbon footprint of rich countries is having on developing nations who enjoy very few of the benefits.There can be no denying that wealthier coun
Brazil football legend Romario announces comeback at 58
Many will recall Romario’s starring role at the 1994 World Cup, but he’s registered to play again in Brazilian football.At 58, Brazilian football legend Rom
Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath
Spain is on a mission. As Israel’s war on Gaza rages on for a seventh month, with almost 34,000 Palestinians killed, Madrid wants to recognise Palestine as a
How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli…
Tehran, Iran – Israel has pledged to “exact a price” from Iran in response to missile and drone attacks launched by Tehran in retaliation to the deadly bo
European court rules drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be…
Colombia’s most feared drug baron, who was shot dead in 1993, earned billions from smuggling cocaine to the US.The name of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar c
Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air…
As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows ‘slightest attack’ will be met with a ‘strong and fierce response’.The “tiniest attack” by Israel
Photos: Dubai reels from flood chaos as record rains lash…
A torrential downpour has left Dubai’s highways clogged by floodwaters and passengers were urged to stay away from the airport as the glitzy financial centre
Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year’s…
By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm (5.59 inches) of rain had soaked Dubai over 24 hours.Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE), dump
Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south…
New Delhi, India – In the early part of his campaign for India’s upcoming 2024 election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a target for his ruling Bhar
