WASHINGTON/CAIRO/ISLAMABAD, April 21 - The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.
Cuba's government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.
The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.
WASHINGTON, April 21 - When President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, he vowed to use tariffs to reset relations with China, which he said was \"killing\" the United States with its trade policies.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union (AU) and Austria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on critical global and regional issues, including peace and security, economic development, good governance, and human rights.
[Daily Trust] The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has warned that lack of cable resilience is putting the region's $150billion digital economy at serious risk.
GENEVA, April 21 - The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.
Lincolnshire grower says rising costs have forced her to reconsider her son's nursery fees.
Regular oral hygiene could reduce hospital pneumonia risk by up to 60%, according to a new study.
Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud of It looks unlikely that Labour will emerge as the largest party at the next general election (though it’s by no means impossible). If just one
Exclusive: Report finds Natural England has created no new SSSIs, which protect areas from development, since 2023 The government’s wildlife watchdog for England is failing to save nature because it has stopped giving protection to rare wildlife and habitats, according to a new
From Roman pizzerias at Fiumicino Airport to taxiway views in Munich, these airports take pre-flight food and drink up a notch.
Summarizing the speech delivered in Antalya by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (pictured), it is observed that an emphasis aligned with the perspective of “The world is bigger than five” was made, writes Ahmet SAĞLAM (pictured, below). Held
[UN News] Ensuring Indigenous Peoples' access to healthcare, including during conflict, is the theme for a major meeting that opened at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday.
All good things come to those who like forgotten mascots ripe for nostalgiabait.
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the
[The Conversation Africa] Think of how many surfaces you touch every day, from your kitchen bench to the hand rail on the bus or train, your work desk and your phone screen.
[RFI] The Senegalese capital Dakar is hosting the 10th International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Monday and Tuesday - an anniversary edition taking place against a backdrop of major geopolitical shifts across the continent and competition over the continent's
The Antoine Fuqua-directed movie about the King of Pop hits theaters on April 22.
The new find would reportedly “unlock significant new volumes for domestic and international markets”.
American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.
The global geoeconomic volatility wrought by the second Donald Trump US presidency and hostilities in the Middle East make the shift in China’s Africa strategy even more important for China and for Africa. China’s Africa strategy started to shift in 2019, towards investment. It
On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart poked fun at President Donald Trump for some unusual behavior during a bill signing. Stewart opened the show by explaining that Trump “did a solid” by signing a bill that fast-tracks the “FDA process for novel
China’s minelaying drones point to a new way of enforcing a Taiwan blockade, using stealthy, autonomous systems to disrupt maritime access and deny entry to contested waters. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported this month that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them. Using a natural pine scent called pinene, which smells like food to termites, researchers can lure the pests straight toward a targeted dose of insecticide
Travel operators say bookings are still far down from usual.
SEOUL, April 21 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has rejected as \"absurd\" claims that his minister overseeing relations with North Korea revealed classified information provided by the U.S. on Pyongyang's nuclear facilities.
Travellers will be permited to bring only two regular chargers on board.
Some 10 titles will be released over the next three years.
The actress starred in the 2001 rom-com alongside McConaughey and Jennifer Lopez.
The city is reportedly considering developing a wolf character as its mascot.
Australia's stockpiles of refined fuel is among the lowest in the developed world.
A unique hybrid honeybee thriving in Southern California may hold a powerful clue to saving struggling bee populations. While U.S. beekeepers are losing massive numbers of colonies—largely due to destructive Varroa mites—a locally adapted mix of feral and diverse bee lineages
HoYoverse reaches for the stars with a cozy life sim that's more ambitious than it first appears.
Mr Lee said the facility's existence had been widely known through academic papers and media reports.
SEOUL, April 21 - South Korean police have requested a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency HYBE, over alleged illegal trading tied to the company's initial public offering.
If no breakthrough is reached in negotiations, the cease-fire is expected to expire on Tuesday night - and Trump has already warned of the consequences of renewed fighting. Meanwhile, reports are surfacing of a growing internal rift in Tehran between the Revolutionary Guard and
The cult anime Dorohedoro returns with a new season, delivering more chaos and grotesque characters hiding a surprising amount of humanity.
The measures include an allocation of RM5 billion (US$1.27 billion) to provide financial coverage of up to 80 per cent and a guarantee period of up to 10 years for affected businesses.
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) pushed back on Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) saying that some Democrats are “cheering” for Iran amid the ongoing war. “No, I think what we're hearing from our constituents when we go back is that they don't want another bloody, endless, costly war,”
The jolt shook large buildings in the capital, hundreds of kilometres from the epicentre.
Objects such as tactile keycap keyrings and squishy toys are emerging as tools to manage stress.
In 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as the primary trade framework for the three countries. The agreement is now being reviewed by the three countries. In a new report by the Brookings Institution,
The ban has been in place since August amid a Capital Markets Act probe.
The goal is to increase the export value of Japanese live-action to about 30 times the 2023 level.
Shrinking food rations caused by dwindling international aid push more Rohingya to leave by sea.