Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials...
Russia puts death toll from Ukrainian strike on occupied village at 27. Kyiv rejects...
Russia’s accusations against Ukraine come amid a US-led diplomatic push to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine
Russian authorities...
Japan emperor hopes for peaceful 2026 in New Year’s address
TOKYO - Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members of the imperial family joining him in...
First list of those killed by Kiev’s drone strike on seaside cafe published
Identification of all other victims will be possible only after a special genetic examination
GENICHESK - The first list containing...
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
SEOUL/BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, signalling Beijing’s intent to strengthen ties with...
2026 to be a key moment in space innovation
In two respects, 2026 is set to be a decisive year for space. The first is that, as geopolitical tensions rise globally, space is becoming a new...
Israel offers help to Switzerland after deadly ski resort blaze kills dozens
Three Jewish people said missing; Herzog offers condolences, notes Israeli experience in dealing with disasters; authorities still identifying victims, cause of...
Six reported killed in Iran clashes, as cost-of-living protests continue to rage
Five protesters and one paramilitary volunteer are among reported dead, as dozens arrested amid growing signs of crackdown; protests slow in...
China military drills near Taiwan ‘unnecessarily’ raise tensions: US
WASHINGTON: Chinese war games around Taiwan “unnecessarily” spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to “cease its military pressure.”
Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war, families wounded...
ROME - Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries “bloodied by conflict” and families wounded by violence.