Four Afghan girl guitarists escaped the Taliban. Will they be forced back?
Yasemin, Zakia, Shukriya and Uzra, just 7, fled Afghanistan. A Trump order and Pakistan could send them back.
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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll passes 1,000
Myanmar's military rulers say at least 1,002 people killed following earthquake that also killed 10 people in Thailand.
Judge blocks Trump effort to shutter Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The injunction is a setback for Trump, who has sought to streamline the federal government through cuts and layoffs.
How the ‘war on terror’ paved the way for student deportations in the US
Experts say there are parallels between attempts to expel pro-Palestinian student protesters and Bush-era deportations.
Trump administration notifies Congress of planned USAID reorganisation
The US State Department has also announced staff cuts as it seeks to dismantle the aid agency and absorb its functions.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy cautious on new US minerals deal proposal
Kyiv to assess US proposal on rare earths, noting major differences from earlier framework shared in bilateral talks.
Trump says Greenland takeover needed for ‘world peace’
US president's comment comes as Vice President Vance and his wife visit US military base on the Danish territory.
The many ways Israeli settlers steal Palestinian homes
Israeli settlers are coordinating with the Israeli state to annex Palestinian land.
Bangladesh up against time to find stolen billions: Central bank governor
Central bank Governor Ahsan Mansur talks about the hunt for wealth transferred out of the country by political elites.
Trump orders removal of ‘improper ideology’ from top US museums
Trump's new executive order targets what he describes as the spread of a "divisive, race-centered ideology" at museums.
Two powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Six killed in Red Sea tourist submarine sinking off Egypt: What we know
Investigations continue after at least six Russian nationals die, dozens wounded, following sinking of a tourist vessel.
US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says
US defence secretary meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos amid controversy over leaking of Yemen strike plans.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,128
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,128.
Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks
The Russian president also suggested Ukraine be placed under 'temporary administration' as part of a peace deal.
Australia’s Albanese calls national election for May 3
Australian prime minister sets off five-week election campaign set to be dominated by cost-of-living issues.
Panama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli’s passage to Nicaragua
Ricardo Martinelli has been convicted of money laundering in his native Panama and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
‘We won’t back down’: Global leaders threaten backlash to Trump auto tariff
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that 'nothing is off the table' in retaliation to 25-percent tariffs.
Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Signal texts on Houthi attack
Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order against deleting any messages in the controversial chat.
Iran responds to Trump letter on nuclear talks, state media reports
Iran's foreign minister says response sent through Oman, affirms policy that 'indirect negotiations can continue'.