News Ukraine’s women wage war on Russia as mothers, breadwinners and soldiers The conflict has transformed the role of women by catapulting them into army ranks and positions of authority. Video Duration 11 minutes 29 seconds play-arrow 11:29 Can Ukraine and Russia realistically reach peace? By John T PsaropoulosPublished On 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025 Last…
Rescuers race the clock as Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs past 1,700 Three days after devastating quake, rescue teams lacking equipment to sift through the debris and help survivors. Rescuers work at the site of a building that collapsed, in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 30, 2025 [Stringer/Reuters File Photo]…
Muslims around the world have been holding prayers to mark the festival of Eid al-Fitr after the end of Ramadan.
EXPLAINER Why is Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin and who will secondary tariffs hurt? Putin’s refusal to accept Zelenskyy’s legitimacy has upset Trump. His threatened sanctions could unsettle oil markets. Video Duration 08 minutes 26 seconds play-arrow 08:26 Trump threatens bombing Iran over nuclear deal, more tariffs on Russia for delaying Ukraine talks By Sarah ShamimPublished…
Netanyahu nominates new Israeli spy chief despite court order Israeli PM is still trying to push firing of Ronen Bar, former head of Shin Bet security agency, past Supreme Court. Protesters rally against the resumption of fighting in Gaza and the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, Tel Aviv, Israel, March 22 (File: EPA)…
‘This is our home’: D-day for Afghans facing Pakistan deportation Hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have lived in Pakistan for decades face deportation from April 1. They’re being asked to leave behind the only home they’ve known. Mohammad Laal Khan (left) and his mother Guldana Bibi have been living in Islamabad since the early…
Musk hands $1m cheques to voters in Wisconsin judicial race Race for state Supreme Court seat most expensive in US history as billionaire pushes to prevent challenges to Trump’s agenda. Elon Musk presents a cheque for $1m to a man during a town hall on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin [File:Jeffrey Phelps/AP]…
BREAKINGBREAKING, French court finds far-right leader Le Pen guilty of embezzlement French far-right National Rally (RN) party leader Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris court for her trial verdict, March 31, 2025 [AFP] Published On 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025 A French court has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling European…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,131 Ukrainians visit the graves of relatives to mark the third anniversary of the liberation of the town of Bucha, Ukraine, on March 30, 2025 [Gleb Garanich/Reuters] Published On 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025 Here is where the war stands on Sunday, March 30: Fighting Russian bombing of…
As the US and China lock horns, Malaysia hopes to harness an AI revolution The Southeast Asian country is betting big on tech as it sits out the rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The skyline of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on September 14, 2016 [Rustam Azmi/Getty Images] By John PowerPublished On 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025 Kulim,…