Sri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks
News Sri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people. Sri…
Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law
Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law Venezuela’s National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law. A prisoner is received…
Amid Iran tensions, Trump says he prefers diplomatic solution
Amid US military build, Trump says he prefers diplomatic solution with Iran Trump strikes belligerent tone on Iran during State of the Union, but says he would prefer a diplomatic…
India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters
EXPLAINER India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters India’s prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions. Why…
Modi in Israel live: India’s PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset
Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen
Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen A bus collided with a truck in Yemen’s second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in…
Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’ if diplomacy ‘given priority’
Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’; Trump says he prefers diplomacy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s remarks in advance of Geneva talks come as a second US aircraft carrier…
Donald Trump heckled during State of the Union
Donald Trump has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan. A man walks past…
Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims
In his State of the Union address, US President Trump reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.