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EU decides on key €90bn Ukraine loan after pipeline deadlock ends

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:47
The funding was agreed last December, but it has been held up in a row over Russian oil supplies to Hungary.

US charges anti-extremism organisation over payments to informants in hate groups

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:09
The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would "vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work".

South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 08:35
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 08:35
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 06:25
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 06:25
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:55
Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 04:01
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 04:01
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 03:11
The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:55
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:55
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:24
The new maps approved by the state's voters could allow Democrats to flip as many as four House seats.

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 01:10
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 00:32
The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 00:32
The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:47
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:28
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:10
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:14
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.

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