US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says

President Donald Trump has said the US will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.

Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side

A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking ‌official said, the highest number ever to reach the world’s tallest peak on the same day from the Nepali side.

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran’s stance on one of the ​main U.S. demands at peace talks.

Elon Musk’s X fined $650,000 after failing to comply with Australian child safety notice

Elon Musk’s social media network X has been fined A$650,000 (US$463,063) after admitting it failed to provide information about how it was tackling online child abuse material.

Police in Germany arrest married couple on suspicion of spying for China

Earlier this week, German Green MP Konstantin von Notz, deputy chief of the intelligence oversight committee, warned of a growing threat from China.

Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) says it could take up to nine months before a vaccine against this particular species of Ebola is ready.

UK eases sanctions on Russian oil imports as fuel prices soar

The United Kingdom government said it had eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, amid soaring fuel prices caused by the Iran war and prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get ’right answer’ on Iran peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States was ready to proceed with further attacks ​on Tehran if Iran did not agree to a peace deal, but suggested Washington could wait a few days to ’’get the right answers.’’

The Maldives’ war against press freedom

On March 28, 2026, independent Maldivian media outlet Adhadhu released a thirty-minute documentary titled ’’Aisha.’’

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump’s Iran war powers

The U.S. Senate advanced a war-powers resolution on Tuesday that would end ​the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress’ authorization, a rare rebuke of the Republican leader 80 days after ‌U.S. and Israeli forces began striking Iran.

Italy and India set to upgrade ties during Modi’s visit to Rome

Italy and India will seek to reinforce diplomatic and trade ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit ​to Rome by elevating their relationship to that of a special strategic partnership, an ‌Italian government official said on Tuesday.

US charges seven Chinese executives and four firms with illegal shipping container cartel

The United States has charged seven Chinese executives and ​four of the world’s largest shipping ‌container companies with conspiring to restrict supply, raising the price of containers during the COVID pandemic, ​Department of Justice officials said on ​Tuesday.

U.N. cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis

The United Nations on Tuesday cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis had reignited inflationary pressures and heightened ​uncertainty.

Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a drastic reduction to its visa-free entry scheme for tourists from more than 90 countries.

The fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in central Africa

A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern.

American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment

An American tested positive for Ebola after being exposed while working with a medical missionary group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, US officials say.

Tamil Nadu tourist killed after getting caught in tussle between two elephants

A 33-year-old tourist from Tamil Nadu died after getting caught in a tussle between two captive elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district on Monday, officials said.

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

US President Donald Trump has said he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as ’’serious negotiations are now taking place’’.

Chinese man arrested in Norway for suspected espionage

Norway has arrested a Chinese citizen on suspicion of attempted espionage, in the second such case this month.

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya

Thousands of Kenyan commuters have been stranded and businesses paralysed as public transport operators went on a nationwide strike to protest against recent increases in the cost fuel.

Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show

Four crew members are in stable condition after two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, officials say.

Chinese tourist banned from Thailand for life after damaging $15,000 airport gate

A Chinese man has been barred permanently from revisiting Thailand after he allegedly damaged an automated glass gate at the country’s key international airport in the central Samut Prakan province.

Trump warns ’clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran the ’’clock is ticking’’ as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled.

Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year

At least four people were killed, including three in the Moscow region, after Ukraine launched its biggest overnight drone attack on the Russian capital in more ​than a year, local officials said on Sunday.

Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed ​by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it ‌second place.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern.

Tata Electronics and ASML partner on India’s first semiconductor fab

Tata Electronics and ASML (ASML.AS), opens new tab on Saturday signed an agreement to build India’s first front-end ​semiconductor fabrication plant in the state of Gujarat, ‌as the country accelerates efforts to develop a domestic chip industry.

Pakistan faces pressure over mediator role in Iran war

Pakistan has taken on a leading role in the peace efforts between the US and Iran, hosting talks and serving as an intermediary for backchannel diplomacy between the warring parties.

At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand

At least eight people were killed and 25 ​others injured after a ‌train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in ​Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials ​and police said.

India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer

The United Arab Emirates and India have signed pacts on defence, energy and shipping during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf state on Friday, as both countries seek to deepen their relationship amid heightened tensions between Abu Dhabi and Tehran.