At least 11 killed in Afghanistan bus bombing
Interior ministry says dozens of people, including children, have been injured in the attack in southern Zabul province.
Category Archives: News
Myanmar poet’s body returned to family with organs missing
Prominent cultural figures and celebrities have emerged as key supporters of opposition to the February 1 coup.
India COVID cases dip from peak as nationwide lockdown calls grow
India sees 366,161 new infections and 3,754 deaths, off a little from recent peaks, amid calls for nationwide shutdown.
Grief and anger after deadly blasts target Afghan school
Residents of the Shia neighbourhood blame the government for the attack that has killed 58, mostly students.
Afghans hold funeral for victims of Kabul school bomb blasts
Dozens of young girls were buried after a school was targeted in the bloodiest attack in Afghanistan in over a year.
Key suspect in Nasheed attack arrested: Maldives police
Three of the four suspects allegedly behind the explosion that critically wounded the former president are in custody.
Putin vows to defend ‘Russian interests’ on WWII Victory Day
Thousands of soldiers and veterans attended the gathering in Red Square to mark victory in the 'catastrophic' war.
US Navy seizes huge weapons cache in Arabian Sea
Cache included dozens of advanced Russian-made anti-tank guided missiles and thousands of Chinese assault rifles.
Activist’s killing triggers protests in Iraq’s Karbala
Ihab al-Wazni was a leading figure in protests against the government in the city - his funeral was held on Sunday.
Deadly landslide hits gold mine in Guinea
The artisanal mine in Siguiri region collapsed on Saturday killing the miners instantly, according to area councillor.
Major fire hits oil refinery in Syria’s Homs
The blaze, which erupted in a distillation unit, was caused by a leak in a pumping station, state media reported.
India COVID-19 deaths could touch 1 million by August: Lancet
The medical journal said the government of PM Modi needs to 'own up to its mistakes' and work to control the virus.
Scores of Palestinians in East Jerusalem wounded on holy night
Israeli police crack down again on protesters outside the Old City where tens of thousands prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque.
Beirut bakery grows own wheat to combat rising food insecurity
Lebanese bakers build projects to ensure food security as crisis-hit Lebanon increases food imports.
Gunmen kill Nigerian police officers in southern oil hub: Police
Police stations and security checkpoints targeted in River State amid deteriorating security in the country.
Plunging back to Earth: Chinese rocket makes re-entry
China says debris of Long March 5B landed in Indian Ocean and most of it burned up in the atmosphere.
Sadiq Khan elected London mayor for a second term
In victory speech, Khan promises to 'build bridges' and create jobs as UK capital emerges from pandemic.
SNP to seek Scottish independence vote after election victory
The Scottish National Party took 64 of the 129 parliamentary seats up for grabs, just one short of an overall majority.
EU and India agree to resume long-stalled trade talks
The European Union and India agreed to restart talks on a free trade deal that have been frozen since 2013.
Mexico City metro collapse victims’ families to get compensation
At least 26 people were killed and dozens more injured when a metro overpass collapsed in Mexican capital on Monday.