Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran's defence capabilities, Iran's chief diplomat said on Friday, as regional powers work to prevent military conflict between the two foes.
Eleven members of the Ming family criminal gang, who ran mafia-like scam centres in Myanmar, have been executed by China, state media reported on Thursday.
In a moment being described as civilisationally historic, sacred relics of Lord Gautam Buddha excavated from Piprahwa, believed to be the ancient Kapilavastu of the Shakya dynasty, have returned to India after 127 years.
Israel has for the first time acknowledged that the data on fatalities released by the Gaza Health Ministry since the October 7, 2023 attack carried out by Hamas launched a full-blown war between the two sides.
A separatist group in Canada called the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) has received approval to collect signatures in support of a referendum seeking to make the western province an independent country.
US President Donald Trump, his wife Melania Trump and other top members of his administration were at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to attend the premiere of the documentary "Melania".
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Fed. After current chair Jerome Powell's term expires in May, Warsh would replace him.
A man dressed as Batman berated officials in the California city set to host the Super Bowl next month over claims they could let ICE officers patrol the NFL championship game.
US President Donald Trump asked Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to halt strikes on Kyiv for a week "until February 1", the Kremlin said Friday, without mentioning when the request was made.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China is the latest win Beijing can tout in its rivalry with Washington, but the deals he brings back to London also show the limits of the balancing act that middle powers may try to play.
Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's successor could be named as soon as next week, President Donald Trump said Thursday, setting the stage for a major shift in the US central bank's leadership.
A US Navy destroyer has docked at the Israeli port of Eilat, Israel's Ynet news website reported on Friday, citing the military, as tensions between Washington and Iran escalate.
The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach an eleventh-hour deal before their last remaining arms control treaty expires in less than a week.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, further increasing pressure on the communist-led island.
With the introduction of Squadron 921 and its new ambitious ships, the Israeli Navy now has the capability to move troops and equipment quickly.
Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national effort aimed at combating addiction and substance abuse by coordinating federal, state, local, and private-sector resources.
Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan underwent an eye-related medical procedure last week at a hospital in Islamabad.
US renewed a push to require country-of-origin labeling on prescription drugs, citing temporary restrictions on pharmaceutical exports during the Covid pandemic by India as evidence that America's drug supply remains vulnerable to foreign disruptions
A newly released image from the NISAR mission has showcased the satellite's ability to penetrate cloud cover and reveal detailed features of Earth's surface.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced that it's returning three stolen bronze sculptures to India. The move came after rigorous provenance research showed that sculptures were removed illegally from Indian temples.
It's the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.
Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.
Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany's Alexander Zverev over five hours but the latter is upset by officiating of injury.
Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday.
Political polarisation, economic strain and emigration challenge Israel's future as a secure and sustainable state.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children's suffering.
Activists unveiled a giant portrait of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Barcelona on the second anniversary of her killing.
Military claims without providing evidence that the slain fighters were linked to India.
Regulator launches investigation into US gaming platform over potential risks to underage users in the EU.
A look at how the exclusion of one Bangladeshi player led to an entire country exiting the T20 World Cup.
Israel has repeatedly denied the death toll in Gaza during its more than two-year genocidal war on the enclave.
Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the team that consigned them to the playoffs.
Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while three others die in Rafah.
The vital link for humanitarian supplies has been shut for two years.
United States skier Lindsey Vonn among three crashes in Crans-Montana in Switzerland with race eventually cancelled.
Police, coastguard officials accused of involuntary manslaughter; case shines light on policies of far-right government.
A pregnant woman says she was forced to give birth during deadly flooding in Mozambique.
Turkish Football Federation fines second-tier title favourites Amedspor and suspends president for social media video.
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to reach all four slam finals and can now become youngest to win all four.
Syria’s Kurdish forces have reached a comprehensive agreement with the government to integrate with the Syrian army.
Cooper Flagg scores 49 points, the most by a teenager in a single NBA game, but Charlotte Hornets beat Dallas Mavericks.
Alberta separatists seek funding from the Trump administration after three reported meetings.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has signed into law a reform bill to open up the country's oil industry.