Category: World

The announcement on Easter Monday of Pope Francis’ death was met with genuine shock. Just weeks ago, he had been discharged from hospital, not with a clean bill of health … Read More

Just under five months into her job as the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas admits it has been a roller coaster start as US President Donald Trump has turned the … Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) was struggling on Wednesday to forecast the outcome of the notoriously secretive and unpredictable process by which Catholic cardinals elect a new pope. The April 21 death … Read More

A US Army intelligence analyst was sentenced to seven years imprisonment on Wednesday for providing sensitive defence information to China, including documents about US weapons systems and military tactics and … Read More

Oasis fans wishing to see the reunited British band live in concert have collectively lost more than 2 million pounds (US$2.7 million) from UK ticket scams, mostly on Facebook, Lloyds … Read More

A top Chinese diplomat used an informal UN Security Council session on Wednesday to slam US policy under President Donald Trump as Beijing tries to capitalise on growing negative global … Read More

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canada would “cease to exist” if it weren’t for the United States – comments that came just days before Canadians are set to … Read More

US Defence Secretary and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered a make-up studio to be installed in the Pentagon so he can freshen up for television appearances. The … Read More

A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the US Court of International Trade in New York on Wednesday to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has … Read More

Amid joint statements brimming with diplomatic finesse, Beijing is sending a clear message: it seeks to manage tensions and not escalate them while keeping its strategic compass firmly pointed towards … Read More