Spacecraft changes path of asteroid
WASHINGTON – The American space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said its recent attempt to deflect the path of an asteroid was...
Iran schoolgirls remove hijabs in protest vs gov’t
TEHRAN – Schoolgirls in Iran have been waving their headscarves in the air and chanting against clerical authorities, in an unprecedented show of support...
Ukraine regains Kherson villages from Russians
KYIV – Ukrainian forces have liberated a key village in the southern region of Kherson, hastening another Russian military retreat.
The defence ministry in Kyiv...
Ecuador prison gang fight leaves 15 inmates dead
QUITO – A clash between prisoners in one of Ecuador’s largest jails – in Latacunga – has left at least 15 inmates dead, the...
Hurricane Ian: Death toll rises as storm strengthens
MIAMI – A huge search and rescue effort is continuing in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which cut a swathe of destruction...
Saudi Crown Prince named prime minister
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been appointed prime minister – a post that is traditionally held by the...
Ukraine will treat Russian deserters fairly, Zelensky vows
KYIV – Russian soldiers who surrender to Ukraine will be treated in a “civilized manner”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
In his nightly address,...
Russia admits mobilisation errors, amid growing public opposition
MOSCOW – The Kremlin has admitted mistakes were made in its drive to mobilise Russian army reservists to fight in Ukraine, amid growing public...
Hurricane Ian makes landfall with catastrophic wind, rain
MIAMI – A life-threatening hurricane has made landfall on Florida’s south-western coast, bringing heavy rain, high winds and catastrophic storm surges.
Hurricane Ian has sustained...
Russians flee to border after military call-up
MOSCOW – Russian men are attempting to leave the country to avoid a military call-up for the Ukraine war.
Queues have formed at border crossings...