Russia's Supreme Court suspends ban on Afghanistan's Taliban

Apr 18, 2025

Moscow [Russia], April 18: Russia's Supreme Court has suspended its ban on the Taliban, which it had designated for more than 20 years as "a...

US, Somalia carry out airstrike against militants as battle rages for key town

Apr 18, 2025

Mogadishu [Somalia], April 18: The US and Somalia have carried out an airstrike against Islamist militants during a battle for control of a strategic central...

Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die of yellow fever

Apr 18, 2025

Bogota [Colombia], April 18: Colombia has declared a nationwide health emergency after at least 34 people died of yellow fever, according to official figures.

At least 29 killed in Israeli attacks

Apr 18, 2025

Jerusalem [Israel], April 18: Five Palestinians, including a young girl, were killed on Thursday afternoon in Israeli air strikes on Deir el-Balah, in central Gaza,...

Trump reportedly rejected Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Apr 18, 2025

Washington DC [US], April 18: US President Donald Trump has refused to support Israel in a potential attack on nuclear facilities in Iran, the New...

Hamas ready to release all remaining hostages for end to Gaza war

Apr 18, 2025

Gaza [Gaza City], April 18: Hamas' Gaza chief said the group was ready to immediately negotiate a deal to swap all hostages for an agreed...

Judges warn Trump risks public perception of lawlessness in his fight with courts

Apr 18, 2025

Washington DC [US], April 18: A U.S. appeals court urged the Trump administration on Thursday to back off from its escalating confrontation with the judiciary,...

Japan to spend 1.8% of GDP on defence in 2025, 2% target in sight

Apr 17, 2025

Tokyo [Japan], April 17: Japan's defence spending and related costs for fiscal 2025 are expected to total 9.9 trillion yen ($70 billion), equivalent to 1.8...

Temporary tariff pause mitigates trade contraction, but strong downside risks persist: WTO

Apr 17, 2025

Geneva [Switzerland], April 17: The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to decline by 0.2% in 2025 under current conditions, nearly three percentage points...