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Pro-Palestinian students have refused to disband from the main campus of Columbia University in the US despite a midnight deadline being set by the institution's president. more
Horses run loose in London city, later recovered by cops

Normal life in London was disrupted momentarily on Wednesday when a number of military horses broke loose and caused carnage in the city.

Silence the guns, amplify women’s voices for peace to end rape in wartime

The UN verified 3,688 cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in war in 2023, a “dramatic increase” of 50 per cent over the previous year, the Security Council heard ...

Timur Ivanov: Russian Deputy Defence Minister detained over accusation of taking bribery

Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking bribes, media reports said.

Suspected Chinese spies detained from China,UK

Three people have been arrested in Germany over suspicion of spying for China, media reports said.

Malaysia: Two navy helicopters collide mid-air, 10 crew members die

Two Malaysian Navy choppers collided mid-air while they were conducting a rehearsal for a naval parade, leaving at least 10 crew members dead on Tuesday, media reports said.

UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap

The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a “surge in investment” to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people.

Independent review panel releases final report on UNRWA

An independent panel released its much-awaited report on Monday about the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), providing 50 recommendations and noting that Israeli authorities ...

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for UN 2.0 to tackle 21st century challenges

Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday emphasised the need for a “strengthened and updated” United Nations to better reach and support people around the world.

UN chief Antonio Guterres upholds UNRWA as a ‘lifeline’ following receipt of independent panel’s report

UN chief António Guterres issued an appeal on Monday to “actively support” the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, adding that he accepted the final findings of an indep ...