International
Japan's demographic crisis deepening as population falls by over 3 million in five years
Japan’s population has declined by more than three million over the past five years, according to preliminary results from the country’s latest national census, underscoring the growing severity of its long-running demographic crisis.
We should never have gone to Iran: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the United States should not have become militarily involved in either Iraq or Iran, describing past American interventions in the region as major strategic mistakes.
Five-storey building collapses in New Delhi, 12 rescued alive
At least 12 people have been rescued after a five-storey commercial building collapsed in southern New Delhi, triggering a major emergency response and raising concerns over construction safety in the Indian capital.
Abhishek Banerjee wears helmet after attack
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked by protesters while visiting the family of a party worker killed in post-election violence in West Bengal on Saturday.
India races to move 13 ships out of Hormuz
India has launched an emergency operation to move 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to simmer across the Gulf region, officials said on Friday.
Most green card applicants will not need to leave US: DHS
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has moved to ease concerns and confusion surrounding a recent announcement suggesting that immigrants awaiting permanent residency, or Green Cards, would be required to leave the United States and return to their home countries during the application process.
UN Chief praises global role of peacekeepers, calls for greater investment in peace
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has praised the dedication and sacrifice of peacekeepers serving in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones.
Trump holds key to new US-Iran ceasefire extension
A proposed two-month extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump, despite both sides reaching a preliminary understanding after weeks of negotiations, according to reports citing US officials.
Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians
A force affiliated with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed at least 27 people, including elderly residents, in an attack on villages west of Bara in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.
Six killed after under-construction bridge collapses in India
At least six workers were killed and three others injured after a section of an under-construction bridge collapsed during a storm in India’s Uttar Pradesh.