Blinken in Israel seeking ‘concrete steps’ to reduce Gaza civilian harm
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Friday, an AFP correspondent traveling with him said, in a trip...
Nobel-winner Gurnah: UK imperial literature was openly racist
Nobel-winning writer Abdulrazak Gurnah says removing offensive words from the likes of Agatha Christie is "futile", but says Britain did...
Heavy rains hit final day of royal tour in Kenya
King Charles III's final day in Kenya on Friday was hit by heavy rains and floods as he toured the...
Schools shut as toxic smog engulfs India’s capital
Schools were shut across India's capital on Friday as a noxious grey smog engulfed the megacity and made life a...
Ukraine reports ‘massive’ Russian drone attack
Ukrainian officials said Friday that Russia had launched a "massive" drone attack on its cities and infrastructure overnight, warning that...
Israeli families bring war crime complaint to ICC: lawyer
The families of nine Israeli victims of last month's Hamas attacks have lodged a complaint at the International Criminal Court...
Philippines, Japan announce negotiations for key defense pact
Japan and the Philippines said Friday they will start negotiations for a defense pact that would allow the countries to...
US urges ‘pauses’ in Gaza fighting as Israel besieges Gaza City
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken met Israeli leaders on Friday to call for more to be done to protect Palestinian...
The Sanctity of Time in Islam and Judaism
Muslim, Jew - conflict. That is what we assume today. But it just does not add up. There is too...
Blinken heads back to Middle East to support Israel but seek restraint
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday on his second crisis trip to the Middle East as he renews...
World-Cup winning Springboks get roaring welcome in Soweto
Thousands of people gave the World Cup-winning Springboks a roaring welcome in Soweto on Thursday, as they passed through the...
Split US Congress quarrels over new aid to Israel and Ukraine
US President Joe Biden wants Congress to quickly pass billions of dollars in new aid for both Israel and Ukraine,...
US says to hold climate talks with China in California ahead of COP28
The United States and China, the world's two largest greenhouse gas emitters, will hold weekend talks in California to seek...
UN chief calls for ‘united, sustained, global’ strategy for AI
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a "united, sustained, global" strategy to tackle the risks posed by artificial...
Two wounded by barrage of rockets near Lebanon border: Israel medics
A barrage of rockets wounded two people in the Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona near the Lebanese border Thursday, Israel's...
India rout Sri Lanka by 302 runs to seal World Cup semi-final spot
Mohammed Shami took five wickets as India's pacemen produced a devastating display to skittle out Sri Lanka for just 55...
Macron calls to strengthen partnerships in Central Asia visit
French President Emmanuel Macron said he wanted to "accelerate cooperation" with Kazakhstan on Wednesday, as part of a visit to...
Bangladesh garment workers block roads in fair wage protest
Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers barricaded roads in Dhaka Wednesday demanding fair wages for clothing they make for major Western...
German president asks forgiveness for colonial crimes in Tanzania
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday expressed his "shame" at crimes committed during Germany's colonial rule in Tanzania and pledged to...
China’s smog problem explained
A thick haze has this week smothered Beijing and surrounding areas, with tens of millions of people in northern China...
No swing, no problem as Shaheen goes to number one
Pakistan spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has become cricket's top-ranked bowler but his prime concern is keeping his country in the...
Peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi smuggles message out of cell
"Victory is not easy, but it is certain," imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, said...
Spain’s Catholic bishops apologize after report of 200,000 abused
Spain's bishops apologized on Monday after a report estimated more than 200,000 minors had been sexually abused by the country's...
Myanmar team in Bangladesh for Rohingya repatriation talks
Myanmar officials arrived in Bangladesh on Tuesday to meet with Rohingya refugees as part of a long-stalled repatriation scheme now...
Northern China chokes under severe pollution
Tens of millions of people across northern China were under severe pollution warnings Tuesday, with authorities urging them to reduce...
King Charles visits Kenya as colonial abuses loom large
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a state visit to Kenya on Tuesday, facing widespread calls for an apology...
In UK, tourists discover darker side of Oxford and Cambridge
British universities Oxford and Cambridge are constantly ranked among the best in the world and celebrated for their academic excellence....
Charging ahead: Dutch eye boost to ‘fast charger’ EV network
At a service station near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, a steady stream of motorists charge up their electric vehicles at "ultra-fast"...
Charging ahead: Dutch eye boost to ‘fast charger’ EV network
At a service station near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, a steady stream of motorists charge up their electric vehicles at "ultra-fast"...
Company guilty over New Zealand volcano disaster
The New Zealand firm that managed a volcanic island which erupted killing 22 people in 2019, was on Tuesday found...
Oil exec and climate champion: The man steering COP28?
The Emirati oil boss preparing to take the helm of UN climate talks said he is stunned to hear that...
Sri Lanka mourns ‘Uncle Percy’ – cricket’s one-man cheer squad
Sri Lanka's cricket stars and newspapers Tuesday mourned the death of a beloved "super fan" who had become a one-man...
Sri Lanka mourns ‘Uncle Percy’ – cricket’s one-man cheer squad
Sri Lanka's cricket stars and newspapers Tuesday mourned the death of a beloved "super fan" who had become a one-man...
I was born to hate jews.
Av Kaseem Hafiz It was part of my life. I never questioned that. I was not born in Iran or...
Eric Adams’. Community Op-Ed: New Yorkers are Spreading the Love. Here’s how you can get involved
We all love New York City. And this year, New Yorkers have been showing their love by lending a helping...
Fans flock to remember ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry in New York
Matthew Perry was always their friend, too. That was the feeling among fans of the American actor, known for his...
Springboks fall back on old recipe for World Cup success
Defense, discipline and set-piece mastery again proved key as South Africa ran out back-to-back winners of the Rugby World Cup...
Return to Sudan talks brings no respite for Darfur
Sudan's rival generals have returned to the negotiating table in Saudi Arabia, but the fighting shows no sign of easing...
Four people killed in Philippine village electionsby Cecil Morella and Pam Castro
At least four people were killed in the restive southern Philippines on Monday as millions turned out to vote for...
UK prepares to host global leaders’ gathering on AI
The UK government will welcome foreign political leaders, tech industry figures, academics and others this week for a two-day summit...
Top China, Russia officials warn foreign forces stoking turmoil
Top Chinese and Russian officials warned Monday that foreign forces were seeking to sow turmoil in Asia and beyond as...
Hunting in pairs: ‘High quality’ bowling by India’s Shami-Bumrah
Cricket-crazy Indian fans have long enjoyed opposition fast bowling attacks that hunt in pairs -- Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson,...
Hong Kong students jailed for ‘glorifying’ attack on police
Four former student leaders of a Hong Kong university were jailed for two years Monday for inciting others to wound...
UN chief urges world to ‘stop the madness’ of climate change
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the world Monday to "stop the madness" of climate change as he visited Himalayan regions...
‘We’re not geniuses!’ Nienaber says after final selection pays off
Strength in depth and the positional versatility of the 33-strong squad were behind South Africa's record fourth World Cup title,...
Turkey celebrates centenary in shadow of Gaza war
Turkey marked its centenary as a post-Ottoman republic on Sunday with somewhat muted celebrations held in the shadow of Israel's...
Families to hold mass commemoration for Seoul 2022 crush victims
Victims' families, survivors and activists will hold a mass commemoration in Seoul on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of...
Mouse embryos grown in space for first time: Japan researchers
Mouse embryos have been grown on the International Space Station and developed normally in the first study indicating it could...
Bangladesh opposition chief held after anti-PM protests
Bangladesh's main opposition leader was detained for questioning on Sunday, as clashes raged for a second day between police and...
Myanmar ex-information minister arrested: junta
Myanmar's former information minister has been arrested and charged with encouraging dissent against the military, the junta said Sunday, the...
Trump pledges to reimpose Muslim ‘travel ban’ at Jewish gathering
Donald Trump used a speech to a Republican Jewish convention Saturday to promise reimposition of a controversial travel ban that...
Kazakhstan in mourning after 36 killed at mine
Kazakhstan was in nationwide mourning Sunday after 36 people died in a fire at an ArcelorMittal mine, the worst such...
‘George Orwell Library’ shines a light in Russia
The librarian scans the shelves and quickly picks out a few works -- Orwell, Sorokin, Dostoevsky -- the authors she...
England opt to bowl against India in must-win World Cup game
England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bowl first against unbeaten India on Sunday in a must-win...
Russians remember Stalin’s victims amid crackdown on dissent
Russians commemorated the victims of Stalinist terror on Sunday, more than 20 months into Moscow's Ukraine offensive that has been...
UN chief warns Gaza growing more desperate ‘by the hour’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday warned the situation in Hamas-ruled Gaza is declining rapidly as he repeated desperate appeals...
Musa Drammeh deserves commendation for promoting religious inclusivity in New York State — Senator Nathalia Fernandez
In a heartfelt proclamation, New York State Senator, Nathalia Fernandez, has officially recognized the outstanding efforts and unwavering commitment of...
‘Extraordinary’ museum of censored art opens in Spain
A crucified Ronald McDonald clown, prayer mats adorned with stilettos and sketches by former Guantanamo prisoners take pride of place...
Hong Kong university sacks Tiananmen scholar after visa denied
A Hong Kong university has fired a professor who researches China's deadly 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown after the city denied...
Barenboim-Said music academy rocked by Mideast conflict
On stage, the musicians of the Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin still play in perfect harmony. But inside, they are reeling....