Harvard sues Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

Harvard said the US government's action came in retaliation for defying its political demands.

Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration's decis...

First part of Ukraine-Russia prisoners of war exchange completed, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each during face-to-face talks in Istanbul on 16 May.

The first part of a prisoner exchange with Russia ...

Turkey issues arrest warrants for military personnel over alleged links to 2016 coup

Officials say the individuals were identified through phone records and allege that FETÖ continues to pose a major threat to the state.

The Istanbul Chief Public...

Netanyahu accuses Macron, Starmer and Carney of siding with Hamas after Gaza operation criticism

Earlier this week, the three leaders issued a joint statement condemning what they said was Israel's "egregious" military actions in Gaza and warning that they wo...

US says it will impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons

The Trump administration accuses the military-led Sudanese government of using the prohibited weapons during their civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF...

Russia is offering Ukrainian POWs to ‘switch sides and occupy Europe together’

Ukraine has submitted a list of POWs to Russia for a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap. Many Ukrainian soldiers have now spent over three years in Russian captivity, ...

Russian military hackers target Western aid supply chains to Ukraine, US security agency report says

The hacking effort, attributed to the group Fancy Bear, used tactics such as spearphishing and exploiting weak security in small office networks.

Hackers linked ...

Suspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington

Elias Rodriguez, 31, was charged with killing Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside an event in Washington on Wednesday. He cited his support for Palestine a...

Lack of funding threatens women-led peace initiatives, UN warns

Policymakers, civil society leaders, and international organisations met in the Belgian capital on Wednesday to reflect on the progress made by the Women, Peace, ...

Japan's Prime Minister urges Trump to choose investment over tariffs

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday that he held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump and agreed to hold “productive" discussions at an...

Trump administration bars Harvard from admitting foreign students

The Trump administration has intensified its battle with Harvard University, revoking their license to host international students for the upcoming academic year ...

Don't panic but be aware, experts advise tourists after earthquakes rattle Greece

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency...

North Korea's Kim Jong-un furious after failed naval destroyer launch

The country's leader said the damage caused to the 5,000-tonne ship during its unveiling was the result of 'absolute carelessness' and 'irresponsibility'.

North ...

Strong earthquake, 6.1 Richter, off Crete causes disruption in many areas of Greece

The epicentre of the earthquake is located 56 km north northeast of Heraklion

A very strong earthquake, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, occurred at 06:19 (Gr...

Taiwan says China using cash to bring poor nations on side regarding island's status

Chinese economic pressure has reduced the number of Taiwan's formal diplomatic allies to just 12, mainly small island nations in the South Pacific and Caribbean. ...

US accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump to potentially use as Air Force One

The plane Qatar has offered Trump is estimated to be worth around $400 million (€352 million) which Trump called a "great gesture."

The United States Defence Sec...

Thailand vows tighter controls of cannabis as smuggling cases among tourists soar

Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in 2022, which has boosted the country's tourism industry and spawned thousands of shops.

Off...

Termez Dialogue: In search of a new paradigm for Central and South Asian relations

Strengthening connectivity will create a true win-win scenario. Most importantly, it will provide a powerful impetus for building a unified regional space, laying...

Central Asian countries push for regional development at Termez Dialogue

The Termez Dialogue in Uzbekistan aims to create a permanent platform for Central and South Asian cooperation, emphasising connectivity and economic integration. ...

Poland intervenes after Russian 'shadow fleet' ship detected near Baltic Sea cable

A Russian "shadow fleet" ship performed suspicious manoeuvres near the cable connecting Poland and Sweden, Poland's PM Donald Tusk said.

The Polish military inte...

Five killed and 38 injured after suicide bombing strikes school bus in Pakistan

Officials have warned that the death toll from the attack in the southwestern province of Balochistan could rise.

At least five people, including three children,...