
Strong earthquake strikes Southeast Asia, buildings collapse in Myanmar
The epicentre was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, which has a population about 1.2 million, according to USGS.
Fri Mar 28 2025

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

UN reducing international staff numbers in Gaza after Israeli strikes
UN cites security concerns for withdrawing 30 of 100 international staff from Gaza.
Wed Mar 26 2025

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza truce as Israeli strikes kill 65
Palestinian health authorities say Israeli strikes killed at least 65 people in the enclave in the previous 24 hours.
Tue Mar 25 2025

Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defence minister says
After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Israel warns more to come as airstrikes kill over 400 in Gaza after two months of truce
Strikes shatter months of relative calm since ceasefire began.
Wed Mar 19 2025

Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes but no full Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine backs a scaled-back deal requiring both sides to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for about a month.
Wed Mar 19 2025

Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 200, Palestinian health authorities say
The Israeli military hit dozens of targets, vowing to continue strikes as needed, extending beyond air raids.
Tue Mar 18 2025

Israeli military conducts strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, army says
A senior Hamas official accused Israel of unilaterally overturning the ceasefire agreement.
Tue Mar 18 2025

Israeli startups make global plans after key role in war
Xtend drones integrate AI to conduct high-precision strikes, and can be operated from 9,000 km away with minimal human intervention.
Sun Feb 02 2025

Israel strikes Gaza within hours of ceasefire accord with Hamas, residents say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of making last-minute demands and going back on agreements.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Hamas and Israel wrangle over talks as Israeli strikes in Gaza intensify
A Hamas official says it approves a list of 34 Israeli hostages to be returned as part of a deal that could eventually lead to a ceasefire.
Mon Jan 06 2025

Questions over airport embankment, bird strikes as South Korea air crash probed
South Korea's policy agency said it was making efforts to expedite the process of identifying dead bodies from the Jeju Air plane crash.
Tue Dec 31 2024

Israel vows to reach Houthi leaders, as Houthi TV says strikes kill nine
Israel says it "conducted precise strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen, including ports and energy infrastructure in Sanaa.
Thu Dec 19 2024

Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts, Israeli strikes kill 20 people
A Palestinian official close to the negotiations say, mediators had narrowed gaps on most of the agreement's clauses.
Thu Dec 19 2024

Musk says he will finish most of $1 trillion federal cost cuts within weeks
Elon Musk says he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as 64 days.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US car buyers face higher prices, less choice under Trump's tariffs
Trump says tariffs will boost US production, but analysts warn theyll impact automakers' choices and raise costs for consumers.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
UNHCR & IOM warn as they launch a joint appeal for food, education aid for Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence for eight years.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Malaysia’s EPF Spotlighted in WEF Longevity Economy Report as global model for retirement reform
Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Amendment to Education Act: Reduce student dropout rate, increase enrolment
MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Myanmar junta declares state of emergency in multiple regions following strong earthquake
Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fri Mar 28 2025

At least three dead after mosque partially collapses in Myanmar earthquake, eyewitnesses say
A mosque in Myanmar partially collapsed when the strong earthquake struck the Southeast Asian nation.
Fri Mar 28 2025