South Asia is experiencing extreme weather conditions, with at least nine killed due to a suspected heat stroke in India's west, while parts of Bangladesh and neighbouring states are likely to be hit by a cyclone in a couple of days. Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month

Travellers to Saudi Arabia holding visit visas will not be allowed to enter the holy city of Makkah during the Haj season, according to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior. In a statement, the ministry said the ban would remain in force from May 23 to June 21. Foreigners

German police cleared about 150 pro-Palestinian demonstrators from a Berlin university faculty on Thursday, ending one of a wave of student-led protests across Europe over Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas. Activists had occupied several rooms of the Humboldt

The White House said on May 22 it opposed "unilateral recognition" of a Palestinian state after Ireland, Norway and Spain announced they would establish relations but warned Israel against withholding funds in retaliation. President Joe Biden "has been on the record

It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees. At least 83 of the midsize primates, who are known for their roaring vocal calls, were found dead in the Gulf coast state of Tabasco. Others were rescued by residents, including five that were rushed to a

China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround self-ruled Taiwan in what it said was "strong punishment" for the island's "separatist acts". The war games come after Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan's new president this week and made

Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced they will formally recognize a Palestinian state from 28 May. Spain and Ireland said the decision was not against Israel nor in favor of Hamas, but rather in support of peace. Israel reacted angrily, warning the move would mean more

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap general election, choosing July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party after 14 years in power. Ending months of speculation as to when he would call a new

The prime minister will make a statement in Downing Street at 5pm, when he is expected to name the date the country will go to the polls. The surprise move comes as the Tories trail Labour by 20 points in the polls, and face being ousted by the Opposition after 14 years in government.

China said on Wednesday (May 22) it would impose sanctions on a number of US defence firms and several executives over Washington's "economic coercion" against Chinese companies and its sales of arms to Taiwan. Beijing has bristled in recent days over the warm ties

Israel reacted with fury after three European countries said on May 22 they would recognise a Palestinian state, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war. Ireland, Norway and Spain said they would formally recognise the State of Palestine on May 28. Israel strongly

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude, the largest recorded in the area in the last 40 years, shook the province of Campania, in the Phlegraean Fields area, beneath which there is a huge volcanic caldera.  It was also strongly felt in the center of the city of Naples, sparking

The repatriation of Afghan nationals from Pakistan continues, with the total number reaching 577,239 as of May 20, 2024. The return process remains active, with recent figures indicating that between May 10 and May 20, 9,685 Afghans have crossed back into Afghanistan. This group

The Irish government is set to announce the recognition of a Palestinian state, a move strongly opposed by Israel, a source familiar with the matter has said. European Union members Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have indicated in recent weeks that they plan to make the

The head of Singapore Airlines has apologised after a flight on Tuesday was hit by "severe extreme turbulence", killing one person and injuring dozens. Goh Choon Phong said the airlines was "very sorry for the traumatic experience" for those onboard flight SQ321

One passenger was killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence en route today, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, officials and the airline said. “Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, whose death in a helicopter crash was announced Monday, is the latest major political leader to die in an aviation accident. Here are some of the best known among the others: 2024: Former Chilean president Sebastian Pinera On 6 February 2024, former

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has angrily condemned the International Criminal Court's prosecutor for seeking arrest warrants for him alongside Hamas's leaders over alleged war crimes in the Gaza conflict. Mr Netanyahu said he rejected with disgust that

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced on Monday five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash. “I announce five days of public mourning and offer my condolences to the dear people of Iran,” said Khamenei in an

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over actions taken during their seven-month war. Karim Khan said that he believes Netanyahu, his