Tropical cyclones: Why are some countries more at risk?
New York [US], December 11: Recent tropical cyclones in southeast and south Asia, Earlier in November, the Philippines were hit by Fung-wong, the most powerful...
EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs
Brussels [Belgium], December 11: "What we cannot accept is the threat to interfere in European politics," EU Council President Antonio Costa stated on Monday at...
Police spot toddler steering car on German autobahn
Frankfurt [Germany], December 11: A police patrol in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate made a shocking discovery after they came across a driver who appeared to...
US revoked 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules
Washington DC [US], December 11: The US State Department announced that 85,000 visas have been revoked since January, highlighting the Trump administration's intensified focus on...
Thai F16s bomb Cambodian villages, Cambodia fires rockets on Thai hospital as...
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], December 11: Clashes intensify between southeast Asian neighbours as Thai F16s bomb Cambodian villages while Cambodia fired rockets on a Thai hospital...
UN chief condemns Houthis' referral of UN staff to special criminal court
New York [US], December 11: The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his grave concern over the continued arbitrary detention of 59 UN personnel by...
UN urges stronger support for emergency response fund, warns of falling contributions
New York [US], December 11: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community to step up support for the UN Central Emergency Response...
Iran unveils new homegrown electronic warfare system "Sayyad-4"
Tehran [Iran], December 11: Iran on Wednesday unveiled a homegrown electronic warfare system, dubbed Sayyad-4, state-run IRIB news agency reported.
3 IRGC members killed by "terrorists" in SE Iran
Tehran [Iran], December 11: Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Wednesday that three members of its Ground Force were killed in a "terrorist" attack...
Europe leaders and Trump discuss Ukraine peace efforts
Washington DC [US], December 11: The leaders of Britain, France and Germany held a call on Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Washington's...
UN launches $33 billion appeal for 2026
New York [US], December 10: The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected...
30 injured after magnitude 7.5 quake hits northeast Japan
Tokyo [Japan], December 10: A powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, injuring 30 people and triggering tsunami waves...
EU strikes deal to simplify sustainability reporting, due diligence requirements
Brussels [Belgium], December 10: European Union members and parliament on Tuesday reached a provisional agreement to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost...
Arab Parliament President condemns Israeli forces' storming of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem
Cairo [Egypt] December 10: Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, condemned the storming of the UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem by Israeli occupation...
EU ministers agree on new migration reform plan for 2026
Brussels [Belgium], December 10: European Union (EU) interior ministers on Monday advanced a sweeping overhaul of the bloc's migration system, agreeing to new rules on...
Cambodia vows to fight after renewed clashes with Thailand
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], December 10: Fighting intensified along the border between Thailand and Cambodia on Tuesday, with both sides promising to defend their sovereignty.
2025 set for second-hottest year on record
Brussels [Belgium], December 10: The year 2025 is expected to rank as the second-warmest on record on record, alongside 2023, according to the European Union's...
Trump voices concern over Europe's political direction
Washington DC [US], December 10: US President Donald Trump on Monday escalated his criticism of Europe, saying the continent was "going in some bad directions"...
Climate complacency is a worry, says UN environment head
New York [US], December 10: Inger Andersen is candid about what sees her wake up with fresh determination every day.
UN Chief raises concerns as renewed clashes between Thailand-Cambodia kills 8
Geneva [Switzerland], December 10: The renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left eight people dead, while leaving several others injured. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
U.S.- Europe split widens over tech fines, new U.S. security strategy
Brussels [Belgium], December 10: From Europe's sweeping crackdown on American big tech to a hard-edged new U.S. national security strategy, transatlantic tensions are mounting.
Trump says he could extend anti-drug military operations to Mexico, Colombia
Bogota [Colombia], December 10: U.S. President Donald Trump said he could extend anti-drug military operations to Mexico and Colombia, Politico reported Tuesday.
"Weak" people leading "decaying" Europe: Trump
Olympia [Washington], December 10: "Weak" people are leading a "decaying" group of nations in Europe, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview published by...
1 dead, 1 injured in Kentucky State University shooting, suspect in custody
New York [US], December 10: One person died and another was injured Tuesday in a shooting on Kentucky State University (KSU)'s campus, and a suspect...
Trump pushes Zelensky to quickly accept peace plan: media
Olympia [Washington], December 10: The Trump administration is pushing hard for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept the new edition of a U.S.-brokered peace deal,...
Thailand and Cambodia border conflict enters second day
Bangkok [Thailand], December 10: A fierce border battle between Thailand and Cambodia raged for a second day and spread to new fronts on Tuesday, as...
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
Washington DC [US], December 10: US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as "weak" and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine.