World Bank approves US$225 mn financing to restore water, health services in Syria

Apr 24, 2026

Washington [US], April 24: The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today US$225 million in grant financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to...

Gene therapy yields lasting gains for patients with inherited deafness

Apr 24, 2026

Beijing [China], April 24: An experimental gene therapy for people with an inherited form of deafness led to durable hearing improvements, a new study shows,...

EU agrees €90bn Ukraine loan after Hungary relents

Apr 23, 2026

Brussels [Belgium], April 23: EU countries on Wednesday agreed to unlock a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia,...

Peru's election chief steps down amid anger over long vote count

Apr 23, 2026

Lima [Peru], April 23: The head of Peru's election authority has resigned from his role amid widespread anger over the country's chaotic general election earlier...

ICC rejects bid to drop case against former Philippines president Duterte

Apr 23, 2026

Amsterdam [Netherlands], April 23: The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday rejected a motion to dismiss a case against former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo...

Gaza violence hits peak since October ceasefire: UN

Apr 23, 2026

New York [US], April 23: Violent incidents in Gaza have reached their highest weekly level since a ceasefire took effect in October, the United Nations...

Iran attacks three cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz

Apr 23, 2026

Tehran [Iran], April 23: Iran's armed forces said they had attacked and disabled three cargo ships off the country's coast, according to state media. In...

Trump wants to give Iran only a few days to respond: Reports

Apr 23, 2026

Washington [US], April 23: US President Donald Trump intends to give the Iranian leadership just a few days to agree on a unified proposal to...

Iran's leaders debate war and peace after ceasefire extension

Apr 23, 2026

Tehran [Iran], April 23: State media and Iran's military and security leadership say they are prepared for a resumption in the war with the United...