Category: world

UN renews peacekeeping mission in Lebanon as US warns of war

The UN Security Council on Wednesday extended the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon for another year amid pressure from the United …

China: Korean tensions at 'tipping point'

Beijing urges US, South Korea to halt military exercises, as White House considers 'all options' after missile launch.

'We won't talk troop numbers': Trump vows 'clear definition of victory' in Afghanistan

President Donald Trump will loosen the rules of engagement for US troops in Afghanistan, but did not specify any changes …

French police rule out terror as van rams bus stops in Marseille, killing one

A van rammed into two bus stops in the French port city of Marseille on Monday, killing one person and …

At Least 13 Dead, 50 Injured After Van Strikes Crowd In Barcelona, Officials Say

A van drove into a crowd of people on a popular pedestrian street in Barcelona, Spain, on Thursday, killing at …

Saudi King Salman invites Qatar pilgrims to Hajj

Qatar welcomes decision, but says move should include a full lifting of the blockade imposed by the Saudi-led group.

Kim Jong-un 'made very wise & well reasoned decision' over Guam - Trump

North Korea’s decision not to follow through on a threat to strike the island of Guam is “very wise,” according …

US satellites spot North Korea moving missiles 'in preparation for possible launch'

North Korea has moved missile equipment into position ahead of a possible launch, according to US defence officials.

North Korea crisis: South's leader in plea to avoid war - BBC News

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called on his US ally to help prevent a war, amid worsening tension over …

Saudi Crown Prince MBS 'wants out' of Yemen war

Leaked emails show Mohammed bin Salman expressing desire to end conflict during talks with former US officials.

Four Palestinians wounded in Israel air attacks on Gaza

At least four Palestinians have been wounded, one of them seriously, after Israel carried out air attacks on Hamas locations …

Derek Saretzky sentenced to 75 years without parole for murder of toddler, father and elderly woman

Derek Saretzky, the southern Alberta man who murdered a toddler, her father and an elderly woman, will not be allowed …

Prince Salman Bin Saad Bin Abdullah Bin Turki Al Saud of Saudi Arabia dies

Jeddah: The Saudi Royal Court said in a statement issued on Tuesday that Prince Salman Bin Saad Bin Abdullah Bin …

Exclusive: Why Indian Air Force May Best Chinese Jets In An Air Battle Over Tibet

Indian Air Force fighter jets will be able to effectively tackle Chinese Air Force fighters over Tibet in the event …

‘Big mistake for US to think it’s safe’ – N. Korea hits out after new UN sanctions

Pyongyang has criticized the new round of UN restrictions against it, promising to respond with “righteous action” and hinting that …

Japan Calls For Denuclearized World On 72nd Anniversary Of Hiroshima

On Sunday, Japan marked 72 years since the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, destroying a portion of …