New Zealand loosens path to residency for some migrants

The New Zealand government said on Tuesday it was introducing two new pathways for migrants to gain residency as part of their efforts to boost the country’s economy.

30 killed as Pak Air Force drops 8 bombs on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday. The incident took place around 2 am when the Pakistani fighter jets dropped eight LS-6 bombs on the Matre Dara village located in the Tirah Valley, causing a huge massacre.

Hong Kong braces for travel chaos as super typhoon approaches

Hong Kong has shut schools and some businesses, while the airport will ground most flights from Tuesday evening as the city braces for a super typhoon - the strongest storm of the year so far.

France formally recognises Palestinian state

France has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step.

China extends Covid whistleblower’s prison sentence for ‘provoking trouble’

A Chinese journalist jailed for four years after reporting on the outbreak of Covid in Wuhan has been sentenced to a further four years behind bars.

MOFA slams China for sabotaging Taiwanese art expo in Kazakhstan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday ’’strongly condemned’’ China’s interference resulting in the cancellation of an art exhibition by Taiwanese artists in Kazakhstan’s Central State Museum.

Dozens arrested in clashes with police near Philippine presidential palace

The melee outside the country’s seat of power unfolded while more than 33,000 other protesters rallied in a historic park and a democracy monument in Manila.

Hong Kong airport to shut for 36 hours due to Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong International Airport will suspend all passenger flights for 36 hours from Tuesday evening, Qantas Airways said, as the Asian financial hub prepares for one of its strongest super typhoons in years.

Fed rates cut is doomed to weaken the dollar

On September 17, local time, the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) monetary policy meeting of the Federal Reserve showed that the Fed decided to lower the target range of the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to between 4.00% and 4.25%, which is the first interest rate cut by the Fed since December 2024.

India moves to lock Peru’s critical minerals

India is sharpening its focus on Peru as a senior delegation prepares to attend PERUMIN 37, Latin America’s leading mining convention, from September 22 to 25 in Arequipa.

European airports struggle to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack

Some of Europe’s biggest airports battled to restore normal operations on Sunday after hackers disrupted automatic check-in systems, with Brussels asking airlines to cancel half of Monday’s flight departures due to persistent problems.

Tom Holland ’is rushed to hospital after a Spider-Man stunt goes horribly wrong

Tom Holland was reportedly rushed to hospital after a stunt on the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set went horriby wrong on Friday.

Canada, Australia join UK in recognising Palestinian statehood

Canada and Australia have joined the United Kingdom in formally recognising Palestinian statehood, even as Israel plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank and intensifies its war on Gaza.

USA retains men’s world 4x100m title in Tokyo

It seemed apt that athletics’ biggest and brashest star in Noah Lyles should bring the curtain down on the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 with a second gold medal.

World’s oldest person, 116, meets King Charles

King Charles III has made a special visit to the world’s oldest person, who told him she remembered ’’all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry you’’.

Taiwan raises alarm over growing cases of Taiwanese missing in China

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) in Taipei has raised concern that nearly nine Taiwanese go ’’missing,’’ get detained, or have their movement restricted in China every month. Between January 1 last year and August 31 this year, 188 such cases have been reported, according to Taipei Times, citing figures released by the council.

Heathrow braces for second day of disruption after cyber-attack

Air travellers are facing another day of disruption at several European airports including Heathrow, after a cyber-attack knocked out a check-in and baggage system.

UK PM Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood before UNGA meeting

More than 100 years after the Balfour Declaration backed “the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people”, and 77 years after the creation of Israel in the British Mandate of Palestine, the United Kingdom is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state.

Imaan Mazari, others booked for tussle with Islamabad bar chief

ISLAMABAD: Police on Fri­d­­ay booked outspoken rights activist Advocate Imaan Mazari-Hazir, her spouse, and several PTI-linked lawyers under anti-terror laws, following a clash with the president of the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA).

Russian, Chinese warships increase operations near Japan

Japan tracked several Russian and Chinese warships sailing on separate voyages near Japanese waters over the last week and tracked a Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and a Chinese Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) operating around its southwest region on Monday.

US blocks UN call for Gaza ceasefire for sixth time

The US has for the sixth time vetoed a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council that would have demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

PM Modi conveys India’s readiness to support Nepal in efforts towards restoring peace, stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on Thursday with Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.

Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities

The Taliban government has removed books written by women from the university teaching system in Afghanistan as part of a new ban which has also outlawed the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment.

China questioned by UN experts over enforced detention of Tibetan activist

A group of United Nations human rights experts has expressed crucial concern over the enforced detention and reported torture of Tibetan activist Namkyi, urging China to explain her treatment and uphold international human rights standards, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense agreement, deepening their decades-long security partnership as tensions in the region heighten following Israel’s attack on Qatar last week.

Facebook owner unveils new range of AI-powered smart glasses

Meta has unveiled a new range of smart glasses powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) tech, as it expands its bet that they will be a must-have accessory for users around the world.

Air India crash victims’ families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

The families of four passengers who died on an Air India jet that crashed in June have filed a lawsuit in the US against planemaker Boeing and aircraft parts maker Honeywell, accusing the companies of negligence.

Ford calls on Carney to keep 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles

Canada needs to maintain its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday.

Blasphemy over development: Pakistan’s war on Hindus and Sindhis

Pakistan’s rulers have never appeared more dangerously distracted. As the country grapples with economic turmoil and insecurity, its state machinery is obsessively targeting vulnerable minorities instead of addressing Pakistan’s real crises.

Teenage girl killed in crocodile attack while collecting water in India

A 15-year-old girl has died after being dragged into a river by a crocodile in India’s northwestern state of Rajasthan, police confirmed on Tuesday.