-
Welcome aboard the Costa Serena, the Asian Games floating hotel
-
Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years
-
Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge
-
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
-
Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
-
From transit to consumption: drug use surges in Mozambique
-
US miner KoBold bets on AI to gain edge in DR Congo mineral hunt
-
Chicago teams, Guardians and Padres all book MLB playoff berths
-
Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages
-
Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons
-
Asian markets mixed after oil gains
-
Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone table tennis kings China
-
'Genius' Ohashi bids for third Asian Games gold after world record
-
India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
-
India's 'Tree Father' plants for a greener future
-
Rebellious Afghan taxi drivers defy ban on music
-
Hopping mad: New health warning stirs up Belgian brewers
-
Brazil candidates mount digital armies for fierce online campaign
-
Canadian capital to rename 'Trump Ave'
-
Nepal PM says floods 'a warning to the world' about climate change
-
Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years
-
Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions
-
Bacteria suspected in deaths of hundreds of baby whales off Argentina
-
Scheffler and Burns give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead
-
US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president to Fox News
-
Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
-
UN approves resolution on dealing with rising sea levels
-
Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League
-
Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier
-
Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister
-
Chicago's White Sox and Cubs book MLB playoff berths
-
Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England series in thriller
-
Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp debut
-
Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires
-
Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise
-
Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England ODI series
-
Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speech
-
Guyana urges Venezuela at UN to respect ICJ's ruling on Essequibo region
-
Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
-
Argentina coach says Messi deserves to go out on own terms
-
Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy
-
Xi sets red lines for Trump despite lavish White House welcome
-
Italy bans burqas in schools, caps numbers of foreign students per class
-
Cowboys, Ravens happy with footing for first Rio NFL clash
-
Israel policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas says
-
Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America
-
Paolini steers Italy past China in BJK
-
French actress Marina Vlady dies at 88
-
Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coach
-
CNN, MS NOW, Politico allowed back in White House after judge's order
Featured
Last news
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
Cuba plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week on Saturday after its national power network failed again, strained by aging infrastructure and a US oil blockade.
US-China 'Board of Trade' may help ties but experts flag market worries
As Washington and Beijing mull a new mechanism to adjust trade between the world's two largest economies, some analysts warn that it could interfere with market forces, while others consider it a path to smoother coexistence.
Iran missiles hit southern Israel, injuring more than 100
Two Iranian missiles struck southern Israel on Saturday, injuring more than 100 people in the most destructive attack of the three-week war, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to retaliate "on all fronts".
Iran missile hits Israeli town home to nuclear site after Natanz strike
An Iranian missile on Saturday hit the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what the Islamic republic said was retaliation for strikes on its own nuclear site at Natanz.
Iranians mark Eid as Tehran reports strike on nuclear plant
Thousands of Iranians held Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of the Ramadan fast, as Tehran reported a strike on its nuclear enrichment plant and Israel threatened intensified bombardment.
Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt
The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.
Tickets to toothbrushes: BTS's money-making machine
The return of the world's biggest boy band BTS after their almost four-year hiatus looks set to be a major money-spinner -- potentially beating Taylor Swift.
After Cuba beckons, Miami entrepreneurs are mostly reluctant to invest in the island
Havana announced this week that it would allow Cuban emigrants to invest to address the communist island's severe economic and energy crises. But in Miami, the epicenter of the diaspora, entrepreneurs are generally reluctant.
Taiwan's Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row
Taiwanese Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, Taiwan's boxing association said Saturday, hailing the news as a "tremendous relief".
Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war but rules out ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic republic.
French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis
A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.
Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate
Liverpool on Friday condemned racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate as "dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate".
Far from war, global fuel frustrations mount
Far from the Middle East war, fallout from oil disruptions is reverberating across the world, unsettling lives from Lagos to Manila as people adjust to fuel price hikes and gas shortages.
German auto exports to China plunged a third in 2025: study
German auto industry exports to China plunged by a third last year as the country's manufacturers face fierce local competition, a study showed Friday, underscoring the sector's deepening crisis.
Ship crews ration food in Iran blockade: seafarers
Seafarers stuck in the Gulf say they are rationing food and water and anxiously hoping supplies will get through Iran's blockade in the war that has stranded them for three weeks.
Kuwait refinery hit as Iran marks New Year under shadow of war
Firefighters battled another blaze at a Kuwait oil refinery on Friday after a fresh drone attack from Iran where millions were marking the country's New Year with muted celebrations under the shadow of war.
'War has aged us': Lebanon's kids aren't alright
Forced by yet another war in Lebanon to flee his home for the second time in just two years, and mourning lost relatives and friends, Hassan Kiki said he feels much older than 16.
Kuwait refinery hit as Iran says missile production 'no concern'
Firefighters battled a blaze at a giant oil refinery in Kuwait on Friday after a fresh drone attack as Iran kept up a wave of strikes on its neighbours and vowed there was "no concern" about its missile production.
Crude down as Netanyahu looks to reassure on war
Crude prices dipped Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being "decimated" and that the war would end earlier than many feared.
Japan ski paradise faces strains of global acclaim
Beneath the powder snow at internationally popular Japanese ski resort Niseko, anxiety is mounting among residents over soaring prices and a massive influx of overseas workers.
From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'
Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life.
Behind the BTS comeback, the dark side of K-pop
K-pop oozes with talent, flair and hard work, but the spectacularly successful South Korean music industry also has a dark side -- sometimes with tragic results.
Crude sinks after Netanyahu tries to reassure on Iran war
Crude prices fell more than two percent Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being "decimated" and that the war would end earlier than many feared.
Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire
Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire.
US stocks cut losses on Netanyahu war comments as energy prices soar again
Energy prices soared during a volatile session Thursday, while Wall Street stocks trimmed losses after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran could finish sooner than expected.
Netanyahu says Iran decimated as Tehran warns of 'zero restraint' in energy attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel's military attacks had "decimated" Iran and that the Middle East war could finish sooner than expected, even as the Islamic republic kept up attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets that have jolted global markets.
Venezuelan student freed after months in US immigration custody
Democrats and activists celebrated Thursday the release of a US high school student from Venezuela who spent 10 months in custody after his arrest by immigration officials enforcing President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans.
US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea despite war on Tehran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East.
IMF raises concern over global inflation, output over Iran war
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it was monitoring the impacts of the war in Iran on global inflation and output, but that no countries had so far approached it for emergency assistance related to the conflict.
Iran attacks on gas and oil refineries heighten fears over war fallout
Iranian attacks on the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar and refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sent shock waves through energy markets Thursday as the US said there was no time frame to end the Middle East war.
EU summit fails to rally Orban behind stalled Ukraine loan
EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary's Viktor Orban to lift his block on a massive loan to support Ukraine's war effort at summit talks on Thursday, leaving the much-needed funding in limbo.
European Central Bank warns of major hit from Mideast war
The European Central Bank warned Thursday that the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war would sharply push up inflation and hit the eurozone's growth this year.