Trump threatens BRICS to which Sri Lanka is also seeking membership

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened BRICS countries, into which Sri Lanka is attempting to gain membership, over moves to form their own currency.

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region

Emergency teams in Spain are continuing their efforts to locate dozens of people still missing in what is the worst flooding disaster in generations.

Israeli UNRWA ban will deepen Palestinian humanitarian catastrophe 

The Israeli Knesset’s ban on UNRWA’s operations voted on 28 October represents a devastating blow to Palestinian life, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said.

Trump safe and suspect held after gunshots at golf course

Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a ’’potential suspect’’ is in custody, US authorities have confirmed.

Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has ’nothing to hide’

Messaging app Telegram has said its CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained in France on Saturday, has ’’nothing to hide’’.

UK PM Starmer slams ‘far-right thuggery’ after more anti-immigrant violence

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned an attack Sunday on a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham, England that saw at least 10 police officers injured, describing it as “far-right thuggery’’.

Eight stabbed and man held in ’major incident’ in UK

Eight people, including a number of children, have been injured in a stabbing in a town.

Twelve children killed in attack on football pitch in Israeli-occupied Golan

Twelve children and young adults have been killed and dozens injured after a rocket hit a football pitch they were playing on in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Israeli authorities say.

Anne’s visit to Sri Lanka 4th most expensive trip by Royal Family in 2023/24

Princess Anne’s visit to Sri Lanka was the 4th most expensive trip by the Royal Family in 2023/24.

Modi becomes most followed world leader on X

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most followed world leader on X (formerly known as Twitter), surpassing the 100 million followers mark.

Bangladesh imposes curfew, deploys army as job quota protests continue

Bangladesh has announced the imposition of a curfew and the deployment of military forces after days of clashes at protests against government job quotas across the country.

Hackers steal call records of ’nearly all’ AT&T customers

Hackers stole call and text records data from ’’nearly all’’ of 109 million AT&T Wireless customers, the telecommunications company disclosed on Friday.

Israeli air strike on Gaza school kills at least 16

At least 16 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a school in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials have said. Dozens more have been injured.

Reformer Massoud Pezeshkian elected Iran’s President

Reformist Massoud Pezeshkian has been elected Iran’s new president, beating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili.

Far right hopes to make history as France votes in high-stakes poll

France is voting in a parliamentary election that could make history, with the far right closer to power than it has ever been in modern times.

Donald Trump crushes Joe Biden in first polls debate

Donald Trump crushed Joe Biden in the first head-to-head 2024 presidential debate, according to a poll conducted by CNN.

Starvation being used as a weapon of war in Sudan

Over 25 million civilians in Sudan and fleeing Sudan are being starved and require urgent humanitarian assistance because of the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Major power cut halts Manchester Airport flights

All flights out of the two main terminals at Manchester Airport have been cancelled after a ’’significant power cut’’ caused widespread disruption

Putin says Russia and North Korea will help each other if attacked

Vladimir Putin said Russia and North Korea have ramped up ties to a “new level,” pledging to help each other if either nation is attacked in a “breakthrough” new partnership announced during the Russian president’s rare visit to the reclusive state.

UN report urges concerted global action to tackle cross-border and transnational female genital mutilation

The global fight against female genital mutilation is being undermined by the practice of crossing national borders and beyond to have girls undergo the procedure, a new report from the UN Human Rights Office warns.

Israel, Hamas accused of war crimes in new UN report

Israel and Hamas have been accused of committing a litany of war crimes and human rights abuses since 7 October in a new independent report to the UN Human Rights Council.

Global concerns mount over China’s expansive surveillance and censorship

China’s extensive surveillance and censorship have raised global concerns, with the government’s tight control over the internet, media, and public discourse often seen as a breach of freedom of speech. The Great Firewall of China restricts access to global platforms, limiting information flow.

Taiwan holds vigil for China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown

Hundreds gathered in Taiwan on Tuesday night to commemorate the 35th anniversary of China’s deadly crackdown at Tiananmen Square, after the island’s President Lai Ching-te vowed that the memory of those killed would not disappear.

Over 50 world leaders extend congratulations to PM Modi on his third consecutive term victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an overwhelming wave of congratulatory messages from over 50 world leaders following his historic victory in securing a third consecutive term in office, said the sources familiar with the matter.

Hong Kong police arrest street artist hours before anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre

The Chinese law enforcement agencies on Monday detained a street artist from Causeway Bay in Hong Kong merely hours before the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, Voice of America (VOA) reported on Tuesday.