Arab League calls for peacekeepers in Palestinian territories Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas says Oct 7 gave Israel an excuse to attack Gaza; "friendly fire" kills five Israeli soldiers. Published 17 May, 2024 07:52am
Genocide hits ‘new, horrific stage’, South Africa tells ICJ Urges court to order a halt to Israel’s assault on Rafah. Published 17 May, 2024 07:44am
Slovak PM ‘able to speak’ after shooting: president-elect President-elect urges EU parliament election candidates to halt campaigning. Updated 16 May, 2024 11:43pm
Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in Indian election Easy to make AI videos, which contain near-perfect shadow and hand movements, can at times mislead even digitally-literate people. Published 16 May, 2024 05:40pm
Xi, Putin hail ties as ‘stabilising’ force in chaotic world “Relations between Russia and China are not opportunistic and not directed against anyone,” Putin says. Updated 16 May, 2024 04:56pm
‘Do better or get out of office’: Bella Hadid slams world govts for lack of empathy towards Palestinians
India’s Arif Zakaria to depict Jinnah as ‘flawed and complicated human’ in an upcoming drama based on Partition
Palestinians mark Nakba in the shadow of conflict UN launches probe into killing of staffer in Rafah strike. Updated 16 May, 2024 08:16am
In talks with Dar, China vows to ‘upgrade’ CPEC Deputy PM describes relations with China as the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. Updated 16 May, 2024 07:51am
Putin heads to Beijing seeking greater support over Ukraine conflict Putin’s first trip after his inauguration "to show that Sino-Russian relations are moving up another level”, says political analyst. Published 16 May, 2024 07:12am
Four killed in New Caledonia riots; France declares state of emergency The state of emergency will give authorities additional powers to ban gatherings and forbid people from moving around. Published 16 May, 2024 07:12am
14 refugees get Indian citizenship under new law The Citizenship Amendment Act grants citizenship to Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Christians. Updated 16 May, 2024 03:07pm