Fear of China, Russia and Iran is driving weapons sales: Report
The US and France led global arms exports to allies in the past five years, as Russian sales collapsed.
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Climate change threatens EU with mass deaths and huge costs: Report
Hundreds of thousands of lives and more than $1 trillion in losses are threatened unless urgent action is taken.
Boeing’s woes continue as 50 injured on Australia-New Zealand flight
A dozen were hospitalised after the LATAM Airlines plane experienced 'strong movement'.
Why did Hollywood stars wear red pin badges at the Oscars ceremony?
Stars wear pins calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release of captives at the Academy Awards.
Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula announces death of leader Khalid Batarfi
Armed group says Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki takes over as new leader after Batarfi's death, according to SITE.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 157
As Ramadan starts, Gaza is overshadowed by Israel’s campaign of hunger that has severely restricted food to millions.
India’s top court orders SBI to disclose electoral bonds details by Tuesday
Court asks state-run bank to publish details of previously anonymous political donations before upcoming national polls.
UK pledges additional funds to protect Muslim communities
The announcement comes amid a sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents since the start of the war in Gaza in October.
Palestinian refugees in Jordan fret over UNRWA’s fate, and their own
The agency provides refugees with services but, more importantly, with hope that they can return to their homeland.
Outside Bali, Indonesia’s Hindus celebrate Nyepi in intimate ceremonies
The Balinese new year, known as Nyepi, is marked by reflection, fasting and meditation.
Why are people in India’s Ladakh protesting against central government?
Residents in Leh and Kargil join forces to demand more power as they fear loss of their tribal identity.
Muslim countries announce start of Ramadan in shadow of Gaza war
This year’s observance, for many, is marred by Israel’s war on Gaza.
Centre-right party ahead in Portugal election, exit polls show
Three polls show the right-leaning parties combined, including far-right Chega, could secure an outright majority.
US military airlifts some embassy personnel from Haiti, bolsters security
The US operation comes amid gang violence that threatens to bring down the government and has led thousands to flee.
Ukraine rejects pope’s call to ‘raise the white flag’ to end Russia’s war
Catholic leader, 87, told Swiss broadcaster that Ukraine should negotiate with Russia and raised idea of surrender.
Sudan army general rules out Ramadan truce unless RSF leaves civilian sites
Sudan general rejects truce after UN Security Council calls for cessation of hostilities during the Islamic holy month.
Protests over Israeli leader Herzog’s presence at Dutch Holocaust Museum
Thousands of protesters demonstrate in Amsterdam against Israel’s war on Gaza.
Around the world, cinephiles say ‘meh’ to Hollywood’s Oscar nominees
Hollywood films entertain but don't uplift, film scholars say.
Ramadan Mubarak: Hear greetings in different languages
Here is how to wish someone Ramadan Mubarak in various languages around the world.
UK ‘terror’ attack survivors warn against equating Muslims with ‘extremism’
Group of survivors says such language fuels anti-Muslim sentiments in the UK.