Land convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest against Israeli blockade of Strip

The convoy of buses and cars plans to traverse Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Rafah, the border crossing with Egypt that has remained largely closed sin...

Fire breaks out on container ship after explosion, Indian coastguard says

The coast guard has not yet given the cause of the explosion and fire on board the vessel managed by Singapore-based Wan Hai Lines.

An explosion and subsequent f...

Ukraine and Russia commence new prisoner of war exchange

Ukraine and Russia have started a new prisoners of war exchange, following the agreement reached at the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last Monday. Kyiv...

Czech court sentences Colombian to eight years in prison for Russia-linked arson attack

A court in Prague has sentenced a Colombian citizen to eight years in prison on Monday for conducting an arson attack and planning another one, in a case which au...

Iran says it obtained Israel's nuclear secrets without providing proof

The announcement comes as Iran prepares to face fresh diplomatic pressure from the International Atomic Energy Agency, with Western nations expected to propose a ...

NATO chief to call for 'quantum leap' in defence spending over growing threats

The secretary general of the military alliance is expected to call on members to increase their air and missile defence by 400% to counter the threat from Moscow....

Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and missiles in latest record strike

Russia has launched a total of 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Monday, specifically targeting western regions of Ukraine. Kyiv has neutralised mos...

At least 27 arrested as Los Angeles protests against ICE immigration raids continue

Thousands have taken to the streets in California to protest against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and the deployment of National Guard troops...

Four Japanese soldiers injured in explosion at US base in Okinawa

The blast occurred while the soldiers, who specialise in handling explosives, were working at the storage facility for unexploded World War II ordnance, authoriti...

Trump's travel ban on cititzens from 12 countries takes effect

Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan included in a full-country ban as citizens from seven other countries partially restricted from entering the US.

US President Donald...

French president Macron says its time for an agreement as UN Ocean conference readies to begin

Macron said this on the eve of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference which kicks off this Monday in Nice, and amid rising pressure for nations to turn decades o...

Aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists to Gaza intercepted, group says

According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), the “Madleen” was trying to transport aid to Gaza when the Israeli soldiers boarded it.

Activists on board the...

Portugal beats Spain to win The Nations league

The win marks the second Nations League trophy for Portugal after lifting the trophy in the inaugural edition in 2019.

Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5...

Israel confirms killing of Hamas leader after body found underground

The body of Mohammed Sinwar was found in a subterranean control and command centre, says Israel. Meanwhile, Palestinian officials say a dozen people have been kil...

Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 strikes Colombia's capital Bogota region

No casualties have been reported so far.

An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale has struck Colombia on Sunday, the Colombian Geological Service said. T...

Israel’s defence minister vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaching Gaza

The Madleen is nearing Gaza's territorial waters.

Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel wouldn't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of th...

Latest attacks on Ukraine: 'These strikes are not in response, but to destroy,' says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "tough coercion of Russia to peace" after a series of strikes on Ukrainian cities.

Russian troops attacked Ukr...

Trump and CA Governor Newsom clash over deployment of National Guard in LA

Claiming that state officials “cannot perform their duties,” US President Donald Trump dispatched the National Guard to control Los Angeles' immigration “insurgen...

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay shot at a rally in Bogotá.

Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after the attack, which is being investigated by the authorities.

Colombian Senat...

Thousands of pilgrims observe traditional Pentecost at Șumuleu Ciuc in Romania

Following the centuries-old tradition, some of the faithful stopped first at the Franciscan cathedral to pray before walking up Șumuleu Hill to the open-air altar...

French president Emmanuel Macron welcomed in Monaco for historic state visit

Macron's state visit is the first to Monaco by a French president since that of François Mitterrand in 1984.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigi...