Nepal’s girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law
Nepal’s girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law Nepal has 5 million child brides. A proposal to lower the marriage age could imperil millions more, mothers…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday At least six of the court’s eight justices need to uphold Yoon’s impeachment to remove him from office. South…
Huge gas pipeline fire forces evacuations in Malaysia
A huge fire at a gas pipeline in Malaysia has injured more than 30 people and forced residents to evacuate their homes.
A ‘coup d’etat’: Israel’s Netanyahu pushes ahead with his judicial changes
A ‘coup d’etat’: Israel’s Netanyahu pushes ahead with his judicial changes After claiming in 2023 that the changes were ‘paused’, prime minister resurrects his plans to declaw the judiciary. Israeli…
Can Donald Trump seek a third term – and what are his options?
EXPLAINER Can Donald Trump seek a third term – and what are his options? US president hints at serving third term despite constitutional limits. Here are some options his allies…
Israel bombs Lebanon’s Beirut again, testing fragile truce with Hezbollah
Israel bombs Lebanon’s Beirut again, testing fragile truce with Hezbollah Lebanese officials say the attack on Dahiyeh killed at least three people and wounded seven others. This picture taken early…
Ashwani Kumar makes record-breaking IPL debut for Mumbai Indians
Ashwani Kumar makes record-breaking IPL debut for Mumbai Indians Kumar put on an outstanding bowling display, becoming the first Indian player to take four wickets on IPL debut. Mumbai Indians’…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,132
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,132 These are the key events on day 1,132 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers of the 24th Mechanized Brigade attend a…
China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’
News China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’ Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong is seen in a video released by the Eastern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation…
Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?
EXPLAINER Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal? Beijing’s displeasure over conglomerate’s plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong. Cranes load…