Hezbollah strikes Israel on Gaza war anniversary; fears grow over Middle East instability
Hezbollah rockets hit Israel's third-largest city of Haifa, police said.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Israel vows response to Iran missile attack as fears of conflict escalation rise
Tehran said any retaliation would be met with "vast destruction", raising fears of a wider war.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Iran says it has finished attack on Israel amid fears of spreading conflict
In its biggest ever military blow against Israel, Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles on Tuesday.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Hezbollah devices explode again in Lebanon, raising fears of wider Israel conflict
Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated across south of Lebanon.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh's assassination sparked threats of revenge on Israel and fears of the Gaza conflict escalating into a wider Middle East war.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Hamas chief's assassination in Iran fuels fears of retaliation and wider war
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said Israel had provided the grounds for "harsh punishment for itself".
Wed Jul 31 2024
Beirut airport cancels flights amid fears of Israeli attack
Some flights at Beirut airport have been cancelled or delayed, with Lebanon's MEA saying disruptions were related to insurance risks.
Mon Jul 29 2024
ANALYSIS - UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London
The UK financial sector is warming to Labour's pro-business overtures and pledges to provide stability and support.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears
When the games open in late July, these systems will scan the crowds, check for abandoned packages, detect weapons, and more.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
Only 11 bodies have been recovered so far.
Fri Jun 07 2024
World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on
Countries make a last push to agree a way forward for a pandemic treaty amid fears the political climate for agreement could sour.
Fri May 31 2024
Student at Columbia University tears up her diploma to protest its alleged complicity in Palestinian genocide
The move came after the university cancelled its main graduation ceremony due to heightened security fears.
Tue May 14 2024
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
Record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defenses against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears
Kim Aris said he heard Aung Suu Kyi was suffering from the heat, but that the junta's official reason for moving her was "not very likely".
Fri Apr 19 2024
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024