Pakistan and Afghanistan return to talks in China as border clashes resume

Apr 02, 2026

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 2: Pakistan and Afghanistan returned to the negotiating table, officials and sources said on Wednesday, as both sides seek to stabilize ties...

UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Apr 02, 2026

London [UK], April 2: The United Kingdom will convene talks with dozens of countries on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer...

Investigation launched as dozens die after Russian military plane crash in Crimea

Apr 02, 2026

Moscow [Russia], April 2: Authorities launched an investigation on Wednesday after a Russian military aircraft crashed on the Russian-annexed Ukrainian Black Sea peninsula of Crimea.

Flights cancelled, schools closed as storm batters Aegean

Apr 02, 2026

Athens [Greece], April 2: A violent storm front over the central Mediterranean is causing major disruption in the Aegean and on Crete.

US may re-examine NATO over limited ally support in war with Iran: Rubio

Apr 01, 2026

Washington [US], April 1: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Spain and other NATO allies for limited support in the war with Iran, suggesting...

Extra UK troops to help defend Gulf countries against Iranian attacks

Apr 01, 2026

London [UK], April 1: Extra UK troops are being sent to the Middle East to help the UK's allies defend their skies from Iranian attacks.

Strait of Hormuz will reopen 'automatically', says Trump

Apr 01, 2026

Washington [US], April 1: US President Donald Trump has suggested the countries "that are using" the Strait of Hormuz should reopen it after Iran's blockade,...

EU foreign ministers commemorate Russian massacre in Bucha

Apr 01, 2026

Brussels [Belgium], April 1: European Union top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several of the bloc's foreign ministers have taken part in events to commemorate Russia's...

At least 70 killed in Haiti gang attack, says rights group

Apr 01, 2026

Port-au-Prince [Haiti], April 1: At least 70 people have been killed and 30 injured during an attack near Petite-Riviere in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region, a...