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Taliban Suspends Chess Across Afghanistan Over Gambling Concerns

Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which is illegal under the government's morality law, a sports official said on Sunday.

Published on: 11.05.2025 14:57
Putin Proposes Direct Peace Talks With Ukraine After Three Years Of War

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine aimed at ending the war, an initiative welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy who said Kyiv was willing to talk but Moscow must agree to a ceasefire.

Published on: 11.05.2025 14:01
Fraudster Elizabeth Holmes' Partner Launches New Blood-Testing Company Similar To Theranos

The company is planning to start with pet health before expanding to humans, and it seeks to raise more than $50 million.

Published on: 11.05.2025 13:39
Free Flights, Cash Bonus: Inside Trump's New Plan For Migrants Who Self-Deport From US

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new self-deportation program offering free flights and cash bonuses to undocumented migrants to help them leave America voluntarily.

Published on: 11.05.2025 13:06
Ukraine's Zelenskiy Calls On Russia To Confirm Ceasefire Before Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Russia on Sunday to confirm an unconditional ceasefire beginning on May 12, saying Ukraine would then be ready to meet for direct talks with Russia.

Published on: 11.05.2025 11:47
Opinion: Opinion | How IAF Taught Pakistan That The Mythical 'Godzilla' Isn't Extinct After All

For military planners, India's performance provides a case study in how middle powers can effectively employ air assets to achieve limited strategic objectives while managing escalation with nuclear-armed adversaries.

Published on: 11.05.2025 11:32
Illegal Acupuncture In Cybercafe Leaves Chinese Man In ICU With Punctured Lungs

The procedure was performed at a cybercafe lounge, where Gao's condition rapidly deteriorated after needle insertion, causing breathing difficulties.

Published on: 11.05.2025 11:15
Pope Leo's 'No More War' Message Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war" in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's Square since his election as pontiff.

Published on: 11.05.2025 11:05
Kremlin Focuses On 2022 Draft Deal For Proposed Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposed peace talks with Ukraine will take into account an abandoned 2022 draft deal between the two countries and the reality of Russia's control over almost a fifth of Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Sunday.

Published on: 11.05.2025 11:02
Pope Leo XIV Reveals How AI Helped Choose His Papal Name

In an address, Pope Leo XIV explained that his name references Pope Leo XIII, who presided over the church between 1878 and 1903.

Published on: 11.05.2025 10:46
How UK Is Planning To Change Visa Rules Amid Immigration Crackdown

The UK government is planning to tighten visa requirements for migrant workers to curb the number of people coming to Britain through legal routes.

Published on: 11.05.2025 10:45
Pak Envoy Was Asked About Trump's Role In Ceasefire With India. His Reply

Pakistan's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mohammad Faisal, during an interview with the UK's Sky News, was asked whether he could clarify the role of President Trump in the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.

Published on: 11.05.2025 10:04
"Positive Sign": Ukraine's Zelensky Welcomes Putin's Call For Peace Talks

Calling it a "positive sign," Zelensky said that "the entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time. And the very first step in truly ending any war is a ceasefire."

Published on: 11.05.2025 09:31
Did Pakistan Admit To Pulwama Role? What Its Air Force Official Said

Amid the escalation of tension between New Delhi and Islamabad following the Pahalgam terror attack, a remark by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) spokesperson on the 2019 Pulwama terror attack is raising eyebrows.

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:53
In This US Town, A Permit Is Needed To Wear Heels Over 2 Inches

In Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, wearing high heels over two inches requires a permit.

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:30
"Will Work With You Both...": Donald Trump's Kashmir Offer To India, Pak

Donald Trump's Mediation Offer To India, Pak Hours After Ceasefire Agreement

Published on: 11.05.2025 06:52
Donald Trump's Big Trade Promise To India, Pakistan After Ceasefire Agreement

US President Donald Trump has said the United States would increase trade "substantially" with both India and Pakistan, after the two nuclear power neighbours reached a fragile ceasefire agreement.

Published on: 11.05.2025 06:47
This Is Humanity's "Main Challenge" According To Pope Leo XIV

Leo, the first American pope, told the cardinals that he was fully committed to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, the 1960s meetings that modernized the church.

Published on: 11.05.2025 06:43
GenZ Believes They Could Marry AI, Replace Human Connections: Report

A survey found that 83 per cent of GenZ respondents believe they could develop a meaningful connection with a chatbot.

Published on: 11.05.2025 06:26
SpaceX Employee With Crohn's Disease Fired Over Bathroom Breaks, Sues Company

The employee claimed that supervisors at the SpaceX facility timed each of his restroom breaks and reprimanded him if he exceeded 10 minutes, according to a lawsuit obtained by The Independent.

Published on: 11.05.2025 05:32

News from Arabic Countries

James Cowan on clearing landmines and the legacy of war

Landmine-clearing NGO chief explains how explosives still kill in peacetime, why world is failing to clean up its wars.

Published on: 11.05.2025 15:28
The first American Pope

What are the implications of the first American pope?

Published on: 11.05.2025 15:21
Is Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, a registered Republican?

Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally registered with any party.

Published on: 11.05.2025 15:10
What percentage of US toys and Christmas goods are imported from China?

Data shows that some 80 percent of all toys and 90 percent of Christmas goods sold in the US are manufactured in China.

Published on: 11.05.2025 14:46
India tried to project strength but ended up showing weakness

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s image as a regional hegemon has frayed.

Published on: 11.05.2025 14:05
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,172

These are the key events on day 1,172 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 11.05.2025 14:03
Thousands of Kashmiris remain displaced despite India-Pakistan ceasefire

India-Pakistan ceasefire brings relief, but many who fled Kashmir fighting remain fearful of returning home.

Published on: 11.05.2025 13:59
Putin proposes Ukraine peace talks after Western leaders threaten sanctions

European leaders have given Russia’s president an ultimatum on agreeing to a 30-day Ukraine ceasefire.

Published on: 11.05.2025 13:36
Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message

The new pope used phrases favoured by his predecessor, Francis, to call for an end to wars around the world.

Published on: 11.05.2025 13:27
What the Christians of the Holy Land expect from Pope Leo XIV

We hope to see in the new pope a father who will stand by our side and protect us from oppression.

Published on: 11.05.2025 13:02
Pope Leo XIV ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza, calls for aid and a ceasefire

In his first Sunday address, Pope Leo XIV has appealed to world powers for ‘no more war.'

Published on: 11.05.2025 12:03
Iran says fourth round of ‘difficult’ nuclear talks with US ends in Oman

Foreign minister says civilian enrichment cannot be subjected to any deal as Tehran and Washington set for more talks.

Published on: 11.05.2025 11:30
Trump offers to work with India, Pakistan on Kashmir ‘solution’

US president offers to mediate between nuclear-armed neighbours days after his administration helps broker a ceasefire.

Published on: 11.05.2025 11:29
Heavy rains cause flooding in Somalia’s Mogadishu, killing seven

Heavy rains trigger flooding that damages roads, homes and key infrastructure in Mogadishu.

Published on: 11.05.2025 11:01
Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk says she will continue to pursue her case

Student freed from US detention after writing Gaza opinion piece says she has 'faith in American system of justice'.

Published on: 11.05.2025 09:43
Bangladesh bans activities of Awami League, the party of ousted PM Hasina

The move comes after a call for a commission to investigate the killing of protesters and establish national unity.

Published on: 11.05.2025 09:17
Week in Pictures: From India-Pakistan fighting to V-E Day anniversary

A roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:58
Resistance and extractivism: Inside Carrara, Italy’s home of white marble

In a place where natural beauty and industrial extraction collide, people are fighting for a town threatened by decline.

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:41
The race for rare earths

The struggle to obtain rare earth elements is fast becoming a national security issue.

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:39
Edwards, Timberwolves overcome Warriors in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead

Anthony Edwards leads a late rally as the Minnesota Timberwolves surge past Golden State Warriors to win Game 3.

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:27
Freed Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk thanks supporters after her release

Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk has been released six weeks after she was held in an immigration detention centre.

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:16
India and Pakistan are “keen to avoid further escalation”

“Both India and Pakistan would not have wanted this to escalate."

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:16
‘Difficult ceasefire’: Guns silent, but will the India-Pakistan truce hold?

While residents along India's border areas remain on the edge, experts say the fragile peace does not promise much.

Published on: 11.05.2025 08:13
Albania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term

A weary electorate votes in parliamentary elections after campaign dominated by EU hopes and political corruption.

Published on: 11.05.2025 07:49
At least 21 die in Sri Lanka after bus carrying pilgrims veers off cliff

The accident takes place near the town of Kotmale, about 140km (86 miles) east of Colombo.

Published on: 11.05.2025 07:48