In South Africa, where one in five adults lives with HIV, a new HIV-prevention injection was rolled out reducing the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9 percent
A Chinese drone-parts supplier has taken a stake in one of Russia’s leading drone companies, marking the first documented instance of direct Chinese equity investment in a sanctioned Russian defence company, according to a report
When Dmitry Medvedev served as the President of Russia between 2008 and 2012, the West saw him as a democrat who could bring Western-style democracy to Russia. But he went on to become the foremost champion of Vladimir Putin, who returned to the presidency in 2012.
A major licensing crackdown in New Zealand has taken nearly 460 Indian truck drivers off the road, sparking fresh protests. Many affected drivers insist they were misled by a scam, involving dubious documentation from the UAE
What should the world’s colonisers be made to pay their former colonies? African leaders are calling for reparations to address colonial-era crimes, exploitation, and the lasting impact on their countries.
Since taking over Russia in 1999, Vladimir Putin has turned a nation grappling with the collapse of the Soviet Union into a superpower that it is today. He came to power on the promise of bringing political stability and handling national security strongly.
Jaishankar on Monday cautioned that the misuse of biological weapons by non-state actors is no longer a “distant possibility” and called for a comprehensive overhaul of global biosecurity frameworks under the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).
Scientists say the neon-blue tint is a warning sign of toxic rodent bait spreading through California’s food chain
Pakistan’s junior law minister has hinted that the federal government may impose Governor’s Rule in PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as uncertainty deepens over the whereabouts of former prime minister Imran Khan.
A BBC investigation suggests authorities deployed obsolete, highly persistent agent "Camite" in water cannons against demonstrators
From 1991 to 1999, Yeltsin's eight-year rule was a rollercoaster of historic gains for freedom and crushing economic and political chaos, leaving a legacy as messy and contradictory as Russia itself
US lawmakers are calling for urgent oversight after a report alleged that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike to “kill everybody” aboard a suspected drug-smuggling vessel, prompting questions over the legality of the Trump administration’s operations off Venezuela.
A court in Dhaka has sentenced ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in jail and her niece, British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to two years for alleged corruption linked to a government land allotment scheme.
Heavy rainfall triggered by tropical storms such as Cyclone Ditwah, Typhoon Koto, and Cyclone Senyar has unleashed widespread flooding and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. The extreme weather has claimed the lives of over 1,000 people already, with hundreds of others still missing. Is climate change to blame for this watery chaos?
US President Donald Trump is preparing to select the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The White House has narrowed its search to five contenders, and they could reshape American monetary policy for years. Jerome Powell’s term is ending in 2026, and internal divisions over rate cuts are growing
The debate has intensified following Aiko’s successful first solo official overseas trip to Laos in November, where she represented Emperor Naruhito
Authorities in California are urging witnesses to a fatal Stockton birthday party shooting to come forward as the search for suspects continues
South Korean prosecutors have indicted Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon for allegedly breaking political funding laws by having a supporter finance opinion polls ahead of the 2021 by-election
After US President Donald Trump endorsed him in an act of unabashed foreign interference, conservative candidate Nasry 'Tito' Asfura is leading in preliminary and partial results of Honduras presidential election.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the 79-year-old president received "advanced imaging" in a "routine physical" and is in "exceptional physical health."
Researchers find melanin-rich fungi inside the ruined reactor, thriving by converting gamma rays into energy
Revenues at China’s major state-owned defence companies fell last year as sweeping corruption investigations disrupted arms contracts and slowed procurement, according to a new SIPRI study. The decline stands in sharp contrast to the strong growth seen among global arms manufacturer
The Asian countries Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help the victims, stranded in the deadly floods and landslides.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a presidential pardon, submitted while his corruption trial is still underway, has been described as unprecedented in the country's history. The appeal places President Isaac Herzog in an extraordinary position, and has drawn criticism from legal experts
Musk has said that work could become optional within the next two decades, as rapid advances in artificial intelligence and robotics reshape the nature of human labour.
A child’s birthday celebration in Stockton, US, took a tragic turn when a mass shooting left four people dead, including three children, and injured more than 10 others. With the shooter still at large, investigators believe this was a 'targeted' attack. They are now urging anyone with information to come forward, with Stockton Mayor announcing a $25,000 bounty
Police arrested 4 men in Sydney on Thursday over their involvement in the satanic child abuse material ring. The suspects involved in distributing, and facilitating child abuse images and videos with satanic and ritualistic theme, through a website.
Indonesia’s death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides has climbed to 442, with more than 400 people still missing as rescue teams race to reach isolated communities across Sumatra
Indian equity markets opened higher on Monday, December 1, 2025, lifted by optimism over potential interest-rate cuts. The BSE Sensex rose 359.25 points to 86,065.92, while the Nifty 50 gained 122.85 points to 26,325.80 at the start of trade, after closing at 85,706.67 and 26,202.95, respectively, in the previous session.
The United States will maintain a pause on asylum decisions for “a long time,” President Donald Trump said Sunday, following the fatal shooting of a National Guard member near the White House by an Afghan national who had recently been granted asylum.