Ukrainians call to replace army chief
Protesters in Kyiv called for the dismissal of Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, after President Volodymyr Zelensky’s removal of a popular defence minister sparked outrage and...
International
Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions
As Europe faces repeated, dangerous heat waves, the question is no longer whether rich countries need climate adaptation. It is whether they are willing to...
India launches first private orbital rocket
India’s first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant as...
Lebanon’s president departs for Washington
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday left Beirut for Washington, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump, the Lebanese presidency said, after talks between...
Indian activist moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike
New Delhi police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday over health concerns after a 20-day hunger strike in protest against India’s...
Massive fire destroys 100 homes in Norway
A major fire in southern Norway destroyed more than 100 homes Friday and forced hundreds of people to evacuate the area, according to police and...
Eight killed, 34 missing after landslide in China
Rescue teams continued searching for survivors on Saturday after a landslide in southwest China’s Chongqing municipality killed at least eight people and left 34 others...
UN urges probe into reports of unrest Kashmir
The United Nations called Friday for impartial investigations into dozens of reported deaths that have occurred in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a wave of unrest ahead of...
US extends strikes on Iran to bridges, airport in escalation of campaign
The United States escalated its renewed bombing campaign on Iran on Friday by hitting bridges and an airport, and Tehran responded with strikes on US...
Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
Japan’s parliament has enacted a controversial law introducing criminal penalties for desecrating the national flag. The passage of the legislation on Friday is part of...
Israel headed for October election as parliament dissolved
Israel’s parliament has officially dissolved, kicking off a high-stakes campaign for national elections on October 27. The dissolution of the 25th Knesset (parliament) on Friday...
Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US
The Manhattan skyline was obscured by thick haze and Chicago closed its beaches Thursday (Jul 16) as out-of-control Canadian wildfires raged, sending smoke spewing into...