How long can Iran's asymmetric strategy hold? April 2, 2026US President Donald Trump has signaled he wants a quick end to the war in Iran, even as US military assets amass around the Persian Gulf,…
Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project is likely to get a blessing from Washington planning authorities on Thursday, two days after a judge ruled work cannot proceed without Congress’s…
Video. Videos show explosions after a series of strikes hits Isfahan in central Iran Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Massive explosions and thick…
Italy arrests German-Indian ‘guru’ on child abuse allegations The two children did not attend school and had to stand guard around the house where they lived at night The suspected leader of an…
A coalition of civil rights groups sued the Trump administration on Thursday, saying that a new executive order to limit mail-in voting is unconstitutional. The order, which Trump signed on Tuesday,…
Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong From a coffee festival to a Doraemon show, there’s plenty to do and see for both residents and visitors over the long…
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez. The move comes less than three months after…
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale A 19th Century painting by iconic artist Raja Ravi Varma has become the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold, setting a new…
Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says The brother of Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi says he fears her life is in imminent danger after she…
Scientists are aiming to grow 4,500 trees at a national park with the help of fertiliser made from festivalgoers’ urine. The fertiliser was created by Bristol-based startup NPK Recovery, which…
Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition April 2, 2026The Hungarian election campaign has been in a frenzy for weeks, but this latest scandal has shocked even the most cool-headed…
The US president has repeatedly railed against Western partners for not responding to his call to assemble a naval force to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed…
Call to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill NGOs say amendment bill should offer better protections for young victims giving evidence in court and create new offences More than…
Ukraine has sought to scale up its air defences in response, deploying cheap interceptor drones to destroy their Russian counterparts. Russia fired more drones at Ukraine in March than in any month…
A woman in Arizona who went missing 32 years ago, when she was just 13 years old, has been found alive, authorities said this week. Christina Marie Plante was reported missing in May of 1994 from…
Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city. A Saudi official has confirmed that Mecca,…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (April 2, 2026) emphasised the importance of safeguarding UN Peacekeepers while advocating for accountability amid rising tensions in West…
OpinionHow East Asia is being quietly reordered by the US war on Iran States like China and Russia that can provide energy, industrial inputs, strategic reassurance or room for manoeuvre are gaining…
Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, wants to amend the constitution through a bill in parliament. It won’t be that simple, however.
Women’s Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money Japan and Australia renew calls for pay parity with men’s football, as former also sack coach Nils Nielsen. Women’s Asian Cup…