Iranians pay last respects to late president Raisi killed in helicopter crash Mourners walk behind lorry carrying coffins of Raisi and those who died with him, including foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Updated 21 May, 2024 05:57pm
Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence, one passenger dead, 7 critically injured Singapore Airlines says eighteen people have been hospitalised; carrier has sent a team of 50 to help care for the injured at the hospital. Published 21 May, 2024 09:15pm
India shuts schools as temperatures soar Weather bureau has warned of “severe heatwave conditions” this week, with mercury reaching 47.4 degrees Celsius in Najafgarh on Monday. Published 21 May, 2024 02:28pm
RSS steps in as Modi’s BJP faces resistance, fatigue in election Bread and butter issues "replacing religious fervour" in many parts of India. Updated 21 May, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan, Turkiye vow to hike trade to $5bn Visiting Turkish FM hold talks with PM, Dar and army chief. Updated 21 May, 2024 09:33am
Editorial: Iran’s new leader will have to confront economic woes and political polarisation internally
Internet split after learning Amal Clooney assisted in arrest warrants sought for Israeli, Hamas leaders
‘Abusers never take responsibility’: P Diddy slammed online for apology after footage of him beating Cassie emerges
Kids YouTube star Ms Rachel ‘bullied’ after launching fundraiser for children in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine
‘Do better or get out of office’: Bella Hadid slams world govts for lack of empathy towards Palestinians
Cohen acknowledges stealing from Trump at hush money trial Says he paid roughly $20,000 of the $50,000 that Trump’s company owed to the 'tech company' in cash, handing it off in a brown paper bag at his office. Updated 21 May, 2024 08:28am
Key seats locked in Indian polls Political analyst Yogendra Yadav says BJP can suffer serious reverses in a few of the eight states where voting was held. Updated 21 May, 2024 08:34am
Over 500 more students repatriated from Bishkek Many students express apprehensions that they might not be allowed to return to Kyrgyzstan to complete their degree. Updated 21 May, 2024 09:21am
Israeli strikes kill six pro-Iran fighters in Syria The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says “Israeli strikes targeted two positions of pro-Iran groups in the Homs region”. Published 21 May, 2024 06:59am
US, Saudis close to strategic agreement Washington plans to present the deal to Israeli premier before he decides to normalise ties with Riyadh. Published 21 May, 2024 06:59am
