Strike shuts down Bangladesh's biggest port

Garment industry workers block a road during a protest demanding a wage raise, in the Mirpur area of Dhaka, Bangladesh…

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack, Zelensky calls for US help

Explosion lights up the sky over the city during a Russian drone, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukrain…

New York mayoral candidate Mamdani defends campaign despite Democratic unease

Zohran Mamdani reacts next to his parents Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair and wife Rama Duwaji during a watch party for …

Asia Cup 2025 schedule likely to be announced in first week of July

Ravindra Jadeja goes for a pull shot during the Asia Cup Twenty20 international cricket Group A match between India an…

India plane crash probe looking at all angles: minister

A fire officer stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad, India. — Reuters/F…

Ilia Topuria bags first-round knockout against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317

Spain's Ilia Topuria poses with his belts after winning his lightweight title match against Charles Oliveira at UF…

Trump's sweeping tax-cut, spending bill clears first US Senate hurdle

Donald Trump displays his signature after signing the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul plan in the Oval Office of the White …

Ronaldo chooses rest over playing in Club World Cup

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo before the match against Al Khaleej at Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 21,…

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tax on US tech firms

US President Donald Trump walks on the day of a "One Big Beautiful" event at the White House in Washington, …

Pakistani cueists qualify for semi-finals of Asian Team Snooker Championship

This collage shows Pakistani cueists Awais Munir and Muhammad Asif. — Reporter/File Awais Munir and Muhammad Asif of P…

US Supreme Court curtails power of individual judges to block Trump

The US Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, US, April 6, 2023. — Reuters WASHINGTON: A divided US Supreme Cou…

Japan hangs 'Twitter killer' in first execution since 2022

Takahiro Shiraishi covers his face inside a police car in Tokyo, in this photo taken by Kyodo in November 2017 and rel…

US, China agree to boost rare earth exports

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing, China, January 21, 2021. — Reuter…

Iran rejects nuclear talks after strikes, accuses US of overhyping damage

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi makes a phone call during the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers…

Khamenei says US ‘gained no achievement' as Pentagon backs Trump on 'successful' Iran strikes

This collage shows US President Donald Trump, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US Defense Secretar…

Mamdani's shock NYC primary lead brings risks, rewards for national Democrats

At least 11 dead as gunmen open fire at holiday party in central Mexico

Residents comfort each other after a shooting at the Barrio Nuevo neighbourhood in Irapuato, Guanajuato state, Mexico,…

Sixteen killed in Kenya protests, most by police, says Amnesty

Protesters react next to burning tyres during demonstrations to mark the first anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-gov…

US hit likely slowed Iran's nuclear progress by only ‘months', say intel sources

A satellite view shows an overview of the Fordow underground complex, after the US struck the underground nuclear faci…

Turkiye arrests 158 military staff suspected of links to Erdogan foe

Turkish riot police stand guard in front of the Justice Palace in Istanbul March 31, 2015. — Reuters Military members…

Qatar-Iran ties scarred but should recover after missile salvo at US base: PM Al Thani

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani addresses a press conference in Doha on November 5…

India bag unwanted record with defeat in England Test series opener

England's Joe Root and Jamie Smith celebrate winning the first Test against India at Headingley Cricket Ground, Le…

Iran dismisses Trump's claim, says no ceasefire agreement yet

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Baghdad, Iraq October 13, 2024. — Reuters TEHRAN: Iran's Foreign Mini…

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, others condemn Iran's attack on US base in Qatar

This collage of pictures shows Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin S…

'Flagrant violation of sovereignty': Qatar says reserves right to respond after Iran's attack on US base

An interception takes place after Iran's armed forces say they targeted The Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, in …

Pakistan defeat Qatar to reach AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup final

Pakistan players celebrate after defeating Qatar during their AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup semi-final at the M…

Pakistan, China, Russia urge immediate end to Israeli aggression against Iran

A meeting of the United Nations Security Council takes place at UN headquarters in New York City, US on June 22, 2025,…

What are the main US military bases in the Middle East?

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks to US troops, next to a banner reading, "Peace Through Strength",…

US lawmakers call for Congress to review Trump's Iran actions

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson looks on, after President Donald Trump delivered remarks on tariffs, …

What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for oil?

This file photo shows oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. — Reuters Iran's top security body — Supre…

Eight killed in fiery hot-air balloon crash in Brazil

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Inter Milan bounce back to beat Urawa Reds as Carboni stars

Inter Milan's Valentin Carboni celebrates scoring their second goal against Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field, Sea…

B-2 bombers moving to Guam amid Middle East tensions, US officials say

A B-2 Stealth Bomber, which is the only military aircraft capable of deploying the GBU-57, pulls up on the runway afte…

Trump hints at 'historic' settlement with Harvard over next week

A view of Harvard campus on John F. Kennedy Street at Harvard University is pictured in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, …

Trump says two weeks is 'maximum' for Iran decision

US President Donald Trump talks to reporters upon his arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jerse…

Earthquake hits northern Iran as Israeli air strikes continue

A representational image of a Richter Scale can be seen measuring an earthquake. — AFP/File TEHRAN: A 5.1-magnitude ea…

Modi's ambitious water scheme fails to quench India's thirst

Women carrying earthen pitchers on their heads shout slogans during a protest against the shortage of drinking water o…

Satellite images show mass aircraft pullout from US base in Qatar

Satellite images of the Al Udeid US military base in Qatar on June 5 and June 19 , 2025. — AFP/File WASHINGTON: Satell…

Pakistan among countries evacuating citizens from Israel-Iran warzone

Expats, including diplomats from different nationalities, who were stranded in West Bank and Israel, prepare to board …

Air India warned for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides

A woman stands next to the Air India Airbus A350 aeroplane, displayed at Wings India 2024 aviation event at Begumpet a…

Trump hints at joining Israel war but keeps world guessing

President Donald Trump speaks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he meets with members of the Juventus Football C…

US bases in the Middle East

A F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, Red Sea, February 13, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The United…

Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal reaches quarterfinals of Asian Squash Championship

Pakistan Squash star Nasir Iqbal after winning the Asian Individual Squash Championship quarterfinals against Hong Kon…

Trump says he stopped Pakistan-India war despite Modi's rejection

US President Donald Trump Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — Reuters/Fi…

China's Xi signs treaty to elevate ties with Central Asia

China's President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for the China-CELAC Forum ministerial m…

Second Mexico mayor gunned down in two days

Security forces are seen at a scene where Celaya's mayor candidate for the ruling party Morena, Bertha Gisela Gayt…

NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani slams US Islamophobia, vows rights for refugees

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England's Sam Billings welcomes 'King' Babar Azam to BBL

Babar Azam takes the aerial route, Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi, PSL, May 17, 2025. — PCB England wicke…

G7 summit: Trump terms Russia's removal from group 'big mistake'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump attend the first working session at the G7 leaders' summ…

Harvard wins extension of court order blocking Trump's international student ban

Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025. — Reuters A federal j…

ICC faces backlash for Jay Shah-centric WTC Final highlights

ICC chairman Jay Shah hands over the ICC Test Championship Mace to South Africa's Temba Bavuma as they pose for a …