Category: World

KHARTOUM: Paramilitary drones conducted multiple attacks against key army positions and civilian infrastructure in southern Sudan on Sunday. An army official confirmed the strikes targeted the Sudanese army’s 18th Division headquarters and fuel depots near the Nile’s western bank. The attacks extended to the Kenana airbase and airport southeast of Kosti, along with strikes on… Continue reading Paramilitary drones strike key Sudanese army positions and civilian infrastructure

MADRID: United States and Chinese officials are meeting in Madrid for critical trade discussions addressing longstanding economic tensions and pressing deadlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are meeting Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for their fourth European meeting in four months. These talks aim to prevent the fractured US-China… Continue reading US and China hold Madrid trade talks on TikTok deadline and Russian oil tariffs

SYDNEY: Australia will spend an initial Aus$12 billion (US$8 billion) to upgrade shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government said Sunday. The investment is to be spent over a decade to transform a shipbuilding and maintenance precinct in Perth, Western Australia, Defence Minister Richard Marles said. The government is ploughing money… Continue reading Australia to spend US$8 bn on nuclear sub shipyard facility

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister called upcoming joint military drills involving the United States and its allies a “reckless show of strength” that would bring “bad results”, state media said Sunday. South Korea, the United States, Japan are set to hold joint military drills from Monday through Friday off the South’s… Continue reading North Korea warns of ‘bad results’ in US-Japan-S. Korea drills

JAKARTA: In removing Indonesia’s finance minister and U-turning on protester demands, the leader of Southeast Asia’s biggest economy is scrambling to restore public trust while seizing a chance to install loyalists after deadly riots last month, experts say. Demonstrations that were sparked by low wages, unemployment and anger over lawmakers’ lavish perks grew after footage… Continue reading Indonesia leader in damage control, installs loyalists after protests

NAIROBI: Surrounded by incubators, a red tube snaking into her tiny nose, four-day-old Grace-Ella is being fed donated breastmilk at the only facility in Kenya that offers the life-giving service. The breastmilk bank at Pumwani Maternity Hospital is one of very few across sub-Saharan Africa, and is especially helpful for premature babies, of which roughly… Continue reading Kenya’s only breastmilk bank, life-line for premature babies

WASHINGTON: For some Americans on the far right, Charlie Kirk died a “martyr” and any criticism of the hugely popular conservative activist must be punished. Online vitriol and grassroots persecution have exploded in the wake of the assassination of the 31-year-old who had been an electrifying presence on the US right, with the killing further… Continue reading Supporters of slain US activist Charlie Kirk shut down critics

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore authorities have issued a stern warning to businesses against hiring foreign freelancers for creative services, emphasising that such arrangements violate national employment regulations and undermine local professionals. According to Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Visual, Audio, Creative Content Professionals Association (Vicpa) released a joint statement on September 11, explicitly prohibiting… Continue reading Singapore bans foreign freelancers in creative industries

BEIJING: China’s military said on Sunday it had conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea and warned the Philippines against any provocations. The two countries have been engaged in a long-running maritime standoff in the strategic waterway that has included regular clashes between coast guard ships and massive naval exercises. A spokesperson for the… Continue reading China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

ECUADOR: A suspected gang attack on a pool hall in Ecuador overnight left seven dead and four wounded, police said Saturday. Videos posted on social media showed gunmen, most of them masked, opening fire as people play billiards in Santo Domingo, 160 kilometers (100 miles) west of Quito. “Presumably this violent incident stems from a… Continue reading Suspected gang attack in Ecuador kills seven

ISTANBUL: United States (US) President Donald Trump said Saturday he hopes the US will heal following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. “I’d like to see it heal,” Trump told NBC News in a telephone interview. “But we’re dealing with a radical left group of lunatics, and they don’t play… Continue reading Trump hopes US will heal after Kirk assassination

FIVE U.S. F-35 aircraft were seen landing in Puerto Rico on Saturday after President Donald Trump last week ordered 10 of the stealth fighters to join a military buildup in the Caribbean to counter drug cartels amid rising tensions with Venezuela. The F-35s were seen landing at the former Roosevelt Roads military base in Ceiba,… Continue reading US F-35s seen landing in Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions

SAO PAULO: Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, who played – and even boxed – with Miles Davis and was known as “The Sorcerer” for coaxing tunes from everything from a live piglet to water-filled kettles, died on Saturday aged 89. According to a message shared on his social media pages, Pascoal “passed surrounded by family and… Continue reading Brazilian composer Hermeto Pascoal, known as ‘The Sorcerer’, dies aged 89

MADRID: An explosion gutted a bar in Madrid on Saturday injuring 25 people, three of them seriously, Spanish authorities said, while ruling out more victims being trapped under rubble. Firefighters were clearing debris at the premises in the capital’s Vallecas neighbourhood, Madrid emergency services announced on X, sharing footage of the bar’s partially collapsed ceiling… Continue reading Madrid bar explosion injures 25

WASHINGTON: How did Tyler Robinson — a straight-A student raised Mormon by Republican parents — become the alleged assassin of right-wing mega-influencer Charlie Kirk? It’s a question that has gripped Washington, the small town in Utah where the suspect grew up. The 22-year-old arrested late Thursday after a 33-hour manhunt reportedly confessed to killing Kirk,… Continue reading Who is Tyler Robinson, alleged killer of Charlie Kirk?

BERLIN: Thousands of people gathered in front of Berlin’s landmark Brandenburg Gate on Saturday, demanding an end to “the genocide in Gaza” as well as a halt to arms deliveries to Ukraine. Around 12,000 people joined the rally in the centre of the German capital condemning Israel’s offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory, according to… Continue reading At least 12,000 join pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said eliminating Hamas leaders would end the war in Gaza, as top US diplomat Marco Rubio said hours ahead of his visit to Israel that its strike against Hamas in Qatar would not derail their alliance. “The Hamas terrorists chiefs living in Qatar don’t care about the people in… Continue reading Netanyahu says killing Hamas leaders is route to ending Gaza war

THE International Monetary Fund expressed deep condolences on Saturday for the loss of life caused by Pakistan’s devastating floods and said its upcoming Extended Fund Facility review mission will evaluate whether the country’s fiscal policies and emergency provisions can effectively address the crisis, a senior IMF official said. “The mission will assess whether the FY26… Continue reading IMF says Pakistan’s flood spending, budget agility to be reviewed

THE United Nations Secretary-General condemned on Saturday the reported killing of at least 40 people during an attack by armed gangs in a fishing village north of Haiti’s capital. Local media in Haiti widely reported that the attack took place on Thursday night in Labodrie, another sign of escalating gang violence that has spread outside… Continue reading U.N. condemns reported massacre in Haiti that left more than 40 dead

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged allies to stop buying Russian oil and not to “look for excuses” to avoid sanctions. U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S. would only follow sanctions when all NATO members agree to the same. “I urge all partners to stop looking for excuses not to impose sanctions—Europe,… Continue reading Zelenskiy urges allies not to ‘look for excuses’ to avoid sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON: A U.S. judge on Saturday said it appeared that President Donald Trump’s administration intentionally circumvented immigration laws this week when it deported Nigerian and Gambian migrants to Ghana. Judge Tanya Chutkan, based in Washington, D.C., scheduled an emergency hearing after lawyers representing some of the migrants said their clients expected they could be moved… Continue reading US judge questions deportation of West African migrants to Ghana

LONDON: Clashes erupted in London Saturday and police made 25 arrests after up to 150,000 people massed for one of the largest-ever far-right protests in Britain, organised by activist Tommy Robinson. Police said 26 officers were injured, four seriously, after facing “unacceptable violence” while trying to control the crowds, many draped in English and British… Continue reading Clashes with police after up to 150,000 gather at far-right UK rally

WASHINGTON: After the fatal shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, U.S. Republicans have a warning for Americans: Mourn him respectfully or suffer the consequences. Over the past several days, Democratic and Republican leaders have widely condemned the murder of Kirk, a 31-year-old activist and Trump world celebrity known for his hard-right views and pugnacious debating… Continue reading Charlie Kirk’s allies warn Americans: Mourn him properly or else

OREM: The Utah trade school student jailed on suspicion of fatally shooting right-wing activist Charlie Kirk faces formal charges next week, according to the governor, from an act of violence widely seen as a foreboding inflection point in U.S. politics. Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on Thursday night after relatives and a family friend alerted… Continue reading Accused sniper jailed in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges in Utah

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced he is prepared to impose major sanctions on Russia but only under specific conditions involving NATO allies. Trump demanded that all NATO nations must first agree to completely halt purchases of Russian oil and implement their own sanctions against Moscow. He also suggested that NATO members consider imposing tariffs… Continue reading Trump demands NATO halt Russian oil purchases before US sanctions

WASHINGTON: Republican allies of slain right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk have issued stark warnings against mocking his death while coordinating online campaigns against critics. At least 13 people have been fired or suspended from their jobs after discussing Kirk’s killing online according to a Reuters tally based on interviews and public statements. The affected individuals include… Continue reading Republicans warn against mocking Charlie Kirk’s death amid firings

GUWAHATI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for peace on Saturday in Manipur state during his first visit since deadly ethnic violence erupted two years ago. Modi unveiled a development package worth nearly one billion dollars while addressing residents in both conflict-affected communities. Ethnic clashes between Manipur’s predominantly Hindu Meitei community and mainly Christian Kuki… Continue reading Modi appeals for peace in Manipur amid ethnic violence, launches projects

MOSCOW: Russia’s defence ministry announced the capture of Novomykolaivka village in Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region on Saturday. Moscow’s forces reportedly reached the area near the Donetsk border in early July, though AFP could not independently verify the claim. Ukrainian military analysts operating the DeepState battlefield map maintained that the village remains under Kyiv’s control. Russian… Continue reading Russia claims capture of Ukrainian village in Dnipropetrovsk region

BAGHDAD: Iraq has signed investment agreements worth one billion dollars with the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank’s private sector arm, to develop its energy, agriculture and finance sectors. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the new contracts during a ceremony marking two decades of the IFC’s operations in Iraq, involving both private and public… Continue reading Iraq signs $1 billion investment deals with World Bank’s IFC

ANKARA: Istanbul’s prosecutor has ordered the arrest of dozens of city officials in the opposition-held Bayrampasa district according to media reports. This marks the latest development in what the Republican People’s Party describes as a state-led campaign against Turkey’s main opposition force. Authorities have launched multiple investigations into CHP officials over the past year including… Continue reading Istanbul prosecutor orders arrest of opposition officials in Bayrampasa

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s newly appointed interim prime minister began work on Saturday by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, was tasked a day earlier with restoring order and addressing protesters’ demands for a corruption-free future ahead of elections in six months. She… Continue reading Nepal’s first woman PM takes charge amid post-protest calm

DOHA: Qatar will host a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders to denounce Israel’s recent attack on Hamas officials within its capital. Monday’s meeting will consider a draft resolution on the Israeli attack on Qatar to be prepared during a ministerial meeting on Sunday. Foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari stated the summit reflects broad solidarity… Continue reading Arab and Muslim leaders to meet in Qatar to denounce Israeli attack