China probes ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of teen diving champion Quan
China probes ‘malicious’ cyberbullying of teen diving champion Quan Three-time Olympic gold medallist has faced toxic online abuse and considered quitting over comments on her appearance. Save Quan Hongchan won…
‘We’re new miyas’: Will BJP naming some Assamese Muslims ‘Indigenous’ work?
‘We’re new miyas’: Will BJP naming some Assamese Muslims ‘Indigenous’ work? As the BJP reaches out to some 4 million Muslims in the poll-bound northeastern Indian state, many remain sceptical…
UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain report attacks despite Iran-US ceasefire Several strikes reported across the Gulf region hours after the US and Iran announce a ceasefire for two weeks.…
US ‘third-country’ deportees deal sparks backlash in DRC
US ‘third-country’ deportees deal sparks backlash in DRC
US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next?
EXPLAINER US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next? US and Israel to halt attacks on Iran for two weeks, while Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of…
Lebanon excluded from ceasefire as Israeli strikes continue
Israel has backed a ceasefire between the US and Iran but made clear it does not extend to Lebanon.
On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation
On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation KMT chief Cheng Li-wun, the party’s first leader to visit China in a decade, hopes to meet Chinese President Xi…
‘Our geography is our oil’: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases
‘Our geography is our oil’: Why Djibouti hosts many foreign military bases Just miles from one another, along the coast of the small African nation, sit military bases of rival…
Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire
In Pictures Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire Iran hailed the ceasefire as a ‘victory’, crediting national unity and patience for securing US negotiation agreements. Save Iranian…
Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80
Romanian football great Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80 Lucescu, one of the most successful football coaches and players, won Euro 1984 and several European club titles. Save Mircea Lucescu, 80,…