Russia’s Putin declares unexpected Ukraine truce for May 8-10 amid tensions
MOSCOW, April 28 — Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire…
Trump at 100 days: Supporters reflect on a tumultuous, but rewarding, start
WASHINGTON, April 28 — US President Donald Trump has come racing out of the…
Trump at 100 days: Concerns grow in US over eroding defences against disinformation
WASHINGTON, April 28 — From slashed federal funding for disinformation research to the closure…
Iran says foiled ‘complex’ cyber attack against infrastructure
TEHRAN, April 28 — Iran has thwarted one of the most sophisticated cyberattacks ever…
Suspected US airstrike hits Yemen migrant centre; Houthi TV says 68 killed
DUBAI, April 28 — Corpses covered in dust and debris were scattered in the…
Massive blackout hits Spain, Portugal, France
MADRID, April 28 — Electricity was cut off across Spain and Portugal and part…
China’s Xi to showcase Shanghai’s strength amid US trade war tensions
SHANGHAI, April 28 — Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Shanghai this week, two…
China, Philippines trade barbs over disputed reef
MANILA, April 28 — China and the Philippines on Monday defended their claims to…
French mosque murder suspect surrenders to police in Italy after brutal killing of Malian worshipper
NIMES (France), April 28 — A man suspected of stabbing a young Malian to…
Lost and found… and lost again on Mount Fuji: Phone fiasco leaves hiker rescued twice in four days
TOKYO, April 28 — A man in his 20s was airlifted from Japan’s Mount…
Saudi’s Jeddah old town regains glory as Grand Prix lures tourists
JEDDAH, April 28 — When Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Jeddah hosted Formula…
Australia’s ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge
SYDNEY, April 28 — Australia’s ruling Labor Party said today it would raise visa…