Last week, the European Union adopted the 20th package of sanctions against Russia — the largest in terms of individual listings in two years. For the first time, the EU's anti-circumvention instrument was activated: Brussels restricted exports to Kyrgyzstan of goods proven to
Fifteen South American migrants and asylum seekers were recently deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an African country they have no ties to.
Tokyo had warned that installing the structure in Auckland could jeopardise diplomatic relations.
DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)", Deputy Defence Minister Reza Talaei-Nik said on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media. Iran
By Federico Maccioni DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about potential attacks on critical infrastructure. The narrow waterway, already a
In the incident in Johor Bahru’s Ulu Tiram town on May 17, 2024, two police officers were killed and the alleged attacker Radin Luqman Radin Imran was shot dead.
The second installment in Square Enix's epic retelling of Final Fantasy 7 launches June 3 on Switch 2 and Xbox, but you can get a headstart.
In a brisk WIRED interview, Professor Tarek Masoud answers frequently asked questions about Iran’s history. He explains that Iran is not an Arab country but a predominantly Persian one, with a distinct language and identity. He traces how the country became an Islamic republic
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the arrival of European digital nomads in Mexico, a phenomenon transforming tourism with longer stays, remote working and a greater impact on the local economy.
From Qatari-backed PSG to fan-owned Bayern and US-financed Atlético and Arsenal, the Champions League semis double as a battle of club ownership models.
"We're so fucked in this country right now," he said. "We can't even pull off a dinner that shouldn't have existed in the first place"
Despite an ongoing ceasefire, the US and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade passes in peacetime.
MEP Abir Al-Sahlani urges EU countries to pressure the Commission to propose an EU-wide definition of rape. On the war in Iran, the MEP says "global order is being renegotiated in real time".
Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
European Youth Week 2026 takes place from 24 April to 1 May 2026. This year’s edition is dedicated to solidarity and fairness as we celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe. An exhibition will showcase Europeans who have made a meaningful difference in society. The
The statue was planned to be installed in a Korean cultural garden on city-owned land.
The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.
The Politburo, a top decision-making body of the ruling Communist Party, was cited as saying by state news agency Xinhua that the economy got off to a better-than-expected start this year.
CCTV footage circulating on social media showed children at the Little Aresha daycare centre in Yogyakarta, most under two, lying on the floor wearing only diapers with their hands and feet bound with rags.
According to the report, the war is expected to result in a loss of 120 billion cubic meters of natural gas by the end of the decade. Israel is one of the countries that has not been directly harmed by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, due to its domestic supply
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has tapped revered actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai to head the jury for its main competition Golden Goblet Awards. The festival opens June 12 and runs through June 21. Leung has been a fixture of Chinese-language cinema for more than four
The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 faces charges including terrorist offenses. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
"It was not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination, and they know that," the host said of saying Melania Trump had the glow of an "expectant widow"
Logitech's first foray into TMR switches is a triumph, and easily one of the best gaming keyboards I've used in recent memory.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for sustained policy leadership and political commitment to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Kenya and across Africa.
[Premium Times] Last week, videos of violence against African migrants in South Africa circulated online.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on African countries to work together to ensure that African countries are self-sufficient in medical supplies and health commodities to strengthen the continent's health systems.
In the early hours of 26 April 1986, what should have been a routine test at Chernobyl nuclear power plant, quickly escalated into the world’s biggest nuclear accident. A combination of fatal flaws in the reactor’s design and human error, led to a catastrophic explosion,
[WHO] Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit.
Iran's latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved. That is unlikely to satisfy the U.S., which says nuclear issues must be dealt with from the outset
The Maltese leader mainly cited rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, as concerns and fears of a spike in inflation grow in a country reliant on imports as reasons to seek a new mandate.
Universal’s “Michael” opened at No. 1 at the U.K. and Ireland box office with £11.6 million ($15.6 million), according to Comscore, delivering one of the strongest debuts of the year in the territory. The studio also held second place with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which
JAKARTA, April 28 - The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers completed work to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage.
Habitat loss remains the core challenge.
Some seemingly regular events are so massive in their implications across various domains that they deserve their own write-up. TSMC’s highly unusual public complaint of ASML’s latest EUV pricing falls in that category. Not only because the “very very expensive” complainer is
By Ammu Kannampilly and Olivia Le Poidevin NAIROBI/GENEVA, April 28 (Reuters) - For Somalia's malnourished children, already suffering the twin catastrophes of looming famine and radical cuts in foreign aid, the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran means more than soaring petrol pump
Taylor Swift is filing to trademark her voice and likeness, apparently to protest against AI misuse. This move comes after a similar legal strategy launched earlier this year by actor Matthew McConaughey.
More than half of UK business owners say they have considered leaving self-employment over the past year, according to new research from The Accountancy Partnership. Rising costs, inconsistent work and unpaid labour pushing many self-employed professionals to question long-term
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968".
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla upon arrival at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, DC.
Claim by environment minister opens new report into profound ecological damage allegedly done by IDF forces Lebanon’s minister for the environment has accused Israel’s military of committing “an act of ecocide” in the foreword to a report detailing the harm done to the
The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy.
Revolut is making its debut in brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of its first physical store in Barcelona.
The explosion that tore through the Ummul Qura International Madrasa in Keraniganj on December 26 last year followed a very familiar trajectory. What initially appeared to be a possible accident — perhaps a gas leak — quickly shifted as investigators recovered improvised