UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered an urgent inquiry into the ties between London's former ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, and the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during the politician's time as a government minister.
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi plan to meet on Friday in Istanbul to discuss a possible nuclear deal and other issues, a US official said on Monday.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor today congratulated both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump after both leaders confirmed reciprocal tariffs have been reduced to 18 per cent.
The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China's ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks.
China's anti-corruption probe into top general Zhang Youxia and other senior officials will "remove roadblocks" and strengthen the country's military, state media said Monday.
Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.
A court in China said on Monday it had sentenced a former justice minister to life in prison after finding him guilty of accepting bribes totalling almost $20 million over more than a decade.
US President Donald Trump today announced a trade deal with India, and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "one of my greatest friends". Trump said the US will charge a reduced reciprocal tariff of 18 per cent, down from 25 per cent.
US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a photograph of New Delhi's India Gate, describing the historic structure as a "beautiful triumphal arch".
Iran said Monday that it had summoned all of the European Union's ambassadors in the country to protest the bloc's listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group.
The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has been arrested over new allegations, police said Monday, a day ahead of his trial on charges including rape in a case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family.
Russia has not carried out any targeted missile or drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in the last 24 hours although energy facilities in frontline areas have come under fire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday.
While more than 100 people have claimed to be Epstein's offspring to seek a share of his estate, it has never been officially established if he had any children.
Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Britain's former prince Andrew, called late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a "legend" and the "brother I have always wished for", according to newly-released documents.
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media said Monday, after US leader Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against the Islamic Republic.
Cosmic radio pulses repeating every few minutes or hours, known as long-period transients, have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2022. Our new study, published in Nature Astronomy today, might finally add some clarity.
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire but a mostly symbolic development on the ground as few people will be allowed to travel in either direction.
Even as a Court of Arbitration in The Hague presses ahead with fresh hearings and document orders under the Indus Waters Treaty framework, India has made it clear that it does not recognise the legitimacy of these proceedings and will not participate
New details about Jeffrey Epstein and his long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell's communication with former US President Bill Clinton's staff have emerged in the latest tranche of files related to the serial sex offender.
Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of 'public charge', 'discriminating' against residents of 75 countries.
Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
Donald Trump had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% 'reciprocal' tariff.
Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country.
US president dismisses Taylor Rehmet’s Texas State Senate victory as a ‘local’ race.
The Rafah border crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered 'ceasefire'.
Recent remarks by former US State Secretary Mike Pompeo herald the next phase of Israel’s genocidal project: erasure.
It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.
Syrian forces move into the northeastern city, which was previously under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.
As Gustavo Petro prepares to face Donald Trump in Washington, Colombia’s anti-drug strategy is under intense scrutiny.
Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father have been released from a US immigration detention facility.
Latest files include emails and messages between Epstein and powerful men in India, UK, Australia and Slovakia.
Israeli strikes destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon in the latest attacks to occur amid a so-called “ceasefire.”
Railway firm warns that routes in eastern Ukraine are becoming increasingly 'high risk', urges travellers to take buses.
Official lies after an ICE killing begin to backfire.
‘Lack of resources in Sudan is very worrying’
Balochistan is at the heart of Pakistan's economic promises to US and China. The attacks are a reminder of the risks.
Israel is “reopening” Gaza's Rafah border crossing but limiting transit to 50 patients daily.
Ice hockey, skating, skiing & snowboarding events take centre stage as Games return to Alps for first time in 20 years.
The state-imposed blackout has disconnected Iranians from the world and choked off businesses.
Verdict comes ahead of elections on February 12 with ousted Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League barred from taking part.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed India for recent attacks in Balochistan.
Ex-players and politicians criticise the politicisation of cricket and urge the ICC to step in and mend ties.
Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days.