World

Iraq anti-government protesters burn shrine entrance in holy city, PM quitting 'not enough'

The incident took place during one of the bloodiest weeks of Iraq's anti-government unrest, which erupted last month.

Dec 1, 2019

China wants US tariffs rolled back in phase one trade deal: Report

US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Washington was in the "final throes" of a deal aimed at defusing a 16-month trade war with China.

Dec 1, 2019

Inebriated Hollywood actress makes a surprising request to Prince William at an event?

Reportedly, "The Crown" actress, who portrays Princess Margaret on the hit Netflix show, opened up about the drunken encounter with the Prince.

Nov 30, 2019

Tapeworms in Chinese worker's brain after eating undercooked meat

The man, in his 40s, was suspected to have got the parasites after eating undercooked pork and mutton.

Nov 30, 2019

Uber loses business in London; will not be given license due to 'safety issues'

The cab aggregator was first stripped of its operating license in September 2017 over a "lack of corporate responsibility".

Nov 27, 2019

Kate Middleton winning feud with Meghan Markle; Duchess of Cambridge is Palace favourite?

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton each have their own approach to their Royal duties and we have to say that recently, Meghan Markle seems to be floundering while Kate Middleton is flourishing.

Nov 27, 2019

'Time to take out our swords': Inside Iran's plot to attack Saudi Arabia

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei approved the operation to attack Saudi Aramco, but with strict conditions: Iranian forces must avoid hitting any civilians or Americans.

Nov 26, 2019

Taiwan ruling party says China 'enemy of democracy' after meddling allegations

Among several allegations levelled, the would-be defector said he had helped guide positive media attention toward certain pro-Beijing politicians, including President Tsai's main opponent, Han Kuo-yu.

Nov 25, 2019

Hong Kong democrats celebrate landslide win in local elections after months of protests

Democratic candidates across the city of 7.4 million people secured more than half of the 452 district council seats for the first time against a pro-establishment opposition.

Nov 25, 2019

Record numbers vote in Hong Kong amid angry calls for democracy

Brutal attacks on election candidates in recent weeks have thrust the lowest tier of government in the Chinese-ruled city into the world spotlight.

Nov 24, 2019

Turkey arrests Ebu Cihad al-Din al-Nasir Ubeyde, IS leader behind bomb attacks in 20 countries

The IS leader codenamed Yusuf Huda is the mastermind in the attacks in Russia in 2018 and a shopping centre in Germany's Hamburg,

Nov 23, 2019

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry being iced out by the rest of the Royal Family; both sides digging in?

Reportedly, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have continued to be frozen out by the Royal Family as "they don't speak" and "no one is checking in" on them, a source has told People magazine.

Nov 23, 2019

Israel PM Netanyahu charged with corruption, says he won't resign

Netanyahu, in power continuously since 2009 and before that in the 1990s, has dominated Israeli politics for a generation, decisively turning the country to the right.

Nov 22, 2019

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton working together in secret?

There may very well be some tension between the couples Sussex and Cambridge, but it looks like Meghan and Kate put their differences aside when it comes to helping out charities.