Paramilitary attack on Sudan famine-hit camp kills 25
Sudan鈥檚 paramilitaries killed 25 civilians in a famine-hit camp in Darfur Friday, activists said, as the battle for the last army-held state capital in the vast western region intensifies.
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UN approves 1st global carbon pricing system
Member states of the Intentional Maritime Organization voted in favour of a global pricing system to help curb maritime emissions, the UN shipping body announced on Friday.
Thousands of children raped in DRC in 2 months: UN
The UN condemned on Friday the widespread rape of children in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where thousands were reportedly subjected to sexual violence in the first two months of 2025.
Yoon quits presidential residence
South Korea鈥檚 impeached ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol embraced supporters as he left the presidential residence in the capital Seoul on Friday, after being stripped of his duties.
Israel threatens Gaza鈥檚 survival says UN
The United Nations warned on Friday that the cumulative impact of Israel鈥檚 actions in Gaza threatened 鈥榯he future viability of Palestinians as a group鈥� in the war-torn territory.
Two Turkish journalists released on bail
Two prominent Turkish investigative journalists were released on bail on Friday, with their newspapers denouncing their arrests on blackmail charges as attempted intimidation by the authorities.
US govt cuts thousands off from social security
The Trump administration has added over 6,000 immigrants to a database of dead social security recipients, effectively cutting off benefits and their ability to work, US media reported Thursday.
Europe vows more arms for Ukraine
Ukraine鈥檚 European allies vowed Friday to step up weapons deliveries as support from the United States dries up under president Donald Trump.
Iran seeks fair deal in US nuclear talks
Iran is seeking a 鈥榬eal and fair鈥� agreement with the United States on its nuclear programme, a senior aide to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Friday, setting the stage for a diplomatic showdown this weekend in Oman.
US senators call for insider trading probe into Trump over tariff pause
Several US senators have called for an investigation into whether president Donald Trump engaged in insider trading or market manipulation by encouraging people to buy stocks just before his dramatic reversal on global tariffs.
Russia, US swap prisoners in push for closer ties
The United States on Thursday exchanged a sanctions-busting suspect for a ballet dancer held by Russia, the second swap under US president Donald Trump as Moscow and Washington push to rebuild ties...
No retaliatory measures against US: ASEAN economic ministers
Economic ministers of the ASEAN regional bloc committed on Thursday 鈥榯o not impose any retaliatory measures鈥� against the United States over sweeping tariffs and said they were ready to engage in talks...
7 Ethiopian journalists detained over terrorism allegations: CPJ
At least seven journalists have been detained on terrorism allegations, an international journalism monitor said, after they aired a story accusing men in military uniforms of raping a woman in 2020.
Countries must do more to resolve conflicts: Red Cross
States must do more to resolve the world鈥檚 crises as budget cuts force aid agencies to scale back their operations, a top Red Cross official said Thursday.
France could recognise Palestinian state in June: Macron
France plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference in New York in June on settling the Israel-Palestinian conflict, president Emmanuel Macron said in an interview broadcast Wednesday.