DR Congo govt, M23 rebels agree to work towards a ceasefire
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels say they're working towards a ceasefire deal. The Rwandan-backed fighters and their allies seized large parts of the eastern DRC in Ja...
25 Apr 20255min
India accuses Pakistan of indirect involvement in deadly Kashmir attack
Pakistan has called a high-level security meeting to formulate the country's response after India downgraded ties with its neighbour. New Delhi accused Islamabad of supporting terrorism after an attac...
25 Apr 20256min
Russia carried out large-scale attack on Ukraine's Kyiv, at least 9 killed
Ukrainian emergency officials say Russia has carried out a large-scale attack on the capital Kyiv. 9 people have been killed and another 63 injured in overnight strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The m...
25 Apr 20255min
'It's about time NATO be shut down', says Vijay Prashad
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised NATO, casting doubt on the alliance’s role in a shifting global order. NATO has suffered major setbacks in recent years, from its inability to preve...
25 Apr 20259min
India downgrades ties with Pakistan: New Delhi pauses water deal and partially closes border
India is downgrading ties with Pakistan, a day after gunmen killed 26 people at a tourist destination in Indian-administered Kashmir. In addition, India says it will suspend several Visas and drastica...
24 Apr 20258min
What will the IMF and World Bank do in the latest economic crisis?
Global financial turmoil tops the agenda as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank hold meetings in Washington, DC. The organisations face significant challenges and criticism, too. Can they h...
24 Apr 202527min
China-US trade war: Can Trump win?
Veteran Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani argues that it’s “legitimate” for US President Donald Trump to be worrying about the widening gap between rich and poor in the United States, but his ide...
24 Apr 202524min
US-Iran nuclear talks resume: What’s at stake now?
Iran and the United States are holding indirect nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, with the next round set for Saturday. Both sides report progress, but major gaps remain. Iran seeks sanctions relief an...
24 Apr 202521min
