Indian killed in Jordan was victim of job scam, family say
Thomas Gabriel Perera was killed by Jordanian security forces while trying to enter Israel illegally.
At least 14 people killed in overnight attacks in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, damaging buildings and vehicles.
They lost 52 soldiers fighting alongside the US. Now they feel threatened by Trump
Danes, who have been loyal allies of Washington, are blindsided by Trump's insistence on taking over Greenland.
Around the world in 60 hours: Nigerian aims to set travel record with ‘low-mobility’ passport
Alma Asinobi wants to break Guinness world record for shortest time to visit seven continents
In 2019, Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian postgraduate architecture student, gave herself an ambitious goal after obtaining her first passport: to visit up to 16 countries every year.
Then Covid-19 triggered a global lockdown, curtailing her dreams. Since restrictions were lifted, she has visited more than 30 countries and founded a travel agency, Kaijego.
Continue reading...Cyclone Alfred weakens but dangerous winds, flooding continue
More than 330,000 homes lose power as Cyclone Alfred leaves devastation in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.
They lost 52 soldiers fighting alongside the US. Now they feel threatened by Trump
Danes, who have been loyal allies of Washington, are blindsided by Trump's insistence on taking over Greenland.
Russia agrees to help Trump communicate with Iran on nuclear issue, Bloomberg reports – AOL
- Russia agrees to help Trump communicate with Iran on nuclear issue, Bloomberg reports AOL
- Putin Agrees to Help Trump Broker Nuclear Talks With Iran Bloomberg
- Can Russia avert a US slide toward war with Iran? Responsible Statecraft
- Russia says minister discussed Iranian nuclear program with Tehran's envoy Reuters
- As Trump cozies up to Putin, Russia offers to mediate US-Iran nuclear talks The Times of Israel
‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’
Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.
Bourbon is out, patriotism is in – How Canadians are facing Trump threats head on
Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.
South Sudan general among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter
President Salva Kiir appeals for calm while analysts say escalating tensions could lead to full-blown conflict
A South Sudanese general and dozens of soldiers have been killed after a United Nations helicopter trying to evacuate them from the northern town of Nasir came under attack, the government has said.
The UN said Friday’s incident, which could deal a blow to an already fragile peace process, was “utterly abhorrent” and a possible war crime.
Continue reading...Yemen’s Houthis warn Israel of naval attacks over Gaza blockade
Rebel group say they will resume naval attacks against Israel if it fails to lift the blockade on Gaza within four days.
Is Trump reining in Musk after a cabinet showdown with secretaries?
The president intervenes in a cost-cutting row after a reported clash at the White House.
Is Trump reining in Musk after a cabinet showdown with secretaries?
The president intervenes in a cost-cutting row after a reported clash at the White House.
Diagnosed with arthritis at 24, she set out to hike… and change an unequal society
Joshuanette Francis strives to create a brighter future for people with physical challenges in Antigua.
Why Ireland’s politicians say St Patrick’s Washington trip makes a difference
Politicians from the island of Ireland are visiting Washington DC this week - but it's not without controversy.
Trump says Ukraine ‘more difficult’ to deal with than Russia
It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
The 95-year-old actor's Alzheimer's means it is "quite possible" he was unaware of his wife's death, say officials.
Double murderer is first US inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, who battered his ex's parents to death, said in his last statement it was wrong to take "eye for an eye".
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
The 95-year-old actor's Alzheimer's means it is "quite possible" he was unaware of his wife's death, say officials.
Who’s doing the dishes? Bollywood film and government data have the same answer
Data from India's second Time Use Survey shows that women still do far more domestic work than men.