NATO's Rutte expects 'continuity' from Kiev under new defence minister

Jul 17, 2026

Brussels [Belgium], July 17: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not expect the appointment of a new Ukrainian defence minister to bring major changes to...

Italy blocking return of asylum seekers from Germany, other states: EU report

Jul 17, 2026

Brussels [Belgium], July 17: Italy is effectively still blocking the return of asylum seekers from Germany and other member states, according to an EU report.

Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians in Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'

Jul 17, 2026

Gaza City [Gaza], July 17: At least five Palestinians have been killed in attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip as Israel continues to violate an...

Hundreds feared dead after boats lost off Myanmar

Jul 17, 2026

Geneva [Switzerland], July 17: More than 500 refugees are missing off the coast of Myanmar after the possible capsize of two migrant boats, according to...

Younger sister of late Lindsey Graham, Darline sworn in as US senator

Jul 16, 2026

Washington DC [US], July 16: Darline Graham Nordone, the younger sister of late US senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in on Tuesday to fill his...

Turkeiye marks 10th anniversary of coup attempt that killed over 250

Jul 16, 2026

Istanbul [Turkey], July 16: Turkiye marked the 10th anniversary of the failed 2016 coup attempt on Wednesday with nationwide commemorations, including exhibitions, public memorial events...

Diarrhoea-causing parasite expands to 34 US states with thousands ill

Jul 16, 2026

Washington DC [US], July 16: A parasite that causes severe diarrhoea has now infected thousands of people across 34 US states, a federal health authority...

Wadephul hails Finland as model for defence

Jul 16, 2026

Helsinki [Finland], July 16: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday hailed Finland as a model for Europe's defence against Russia, praising its resilience and...

Starmer offers 'wholehearted support' to Burnham

Jul 16, 2026

London [UK], July 16: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to give his "wholehearted support" to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his...