Firefighter 'who wanted to be hero' arrested over deadly Chile blaze

Santiago [Chile], September 11: Police in Chile have arrested a former firefighter on suspicion of contributing to a deadly forest fire which killed 137 people...

Israel says US-Turkish activist killed in West Bank 'hit unintentionally'

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 11: The Israeli military said on Tuesday it was "highly likely" that US-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot and...

26 drown as migrant boat sinks off coast of Senegal

Dakar [Senegal], September 11: At least 26 people drowned when a boat carrying migrants went down off the coast of Senegal, the Senegalese navy said...

Severe forest fires in the US and Brazil

Washington [US], September 11: AFP news agency quoted US officials on September 9 as saying that many serious fires had occurred in western states. In...

What does the US say about participating in the same exercise with...

Beijing [China], September 11: Chinese soldiers will take part in Brazil's annual military exercises this week, which also involve US forces.

US issues new demands to Israel after US citizen shot dead

Washington [US], September 11: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on September 10 asked Israel to make "fundamental changes" in its activities in the West...

Mob storms Mexican Senate as lawmakers meet

Mexico City [Mexico], September 11: Crowds of protesters stormed Mexico's Senate on September 10, forcing lawmakers to postpone debate on a controversial proposal by outgoing...

North Korea declares to strengthen nuclear capabilities

Pyongyang [North Korea], September 11: The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 10 quoted leader Kim Jong-un as declaring that the DPRK will strengthen...

Russian Navy holds largest exercise in 30 years, Putin gives tough orders

Moscow [Russia], September 11: Russia has launched its largest military exercise in three decades, held in many seas from the Pacific, Arctic Ocean to other...

49 million covered by ACA in last decade

Washington [US], September 11: One in seven Americans have signed up for health insurance coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplaces since their 2014 launch, according...

Typhoon unleashes destruction in Vietnam killing 127

Hanoi [Vietnam], September 11: The death toll in Vietnam from Asia's worst storm this year reached 127 on Tuesday, with torrents of rain triggering floods...

Money laundering 'gatekeepers' to face new crackdown

Sydney [Australia], September 11: Terrorists and money launderers will soon have a harder time funnelling dirty cash in Australia through professions such as accountants and...

U.S. urges Europe to address China-Russia defense ties

Washington [US], September 11: The United States is urging its European partners to be more forceful in expressing their disquiet about China's growing defence collaboration...

EU vows 'strong response' to Iran missile transfer to Russia

Moscow [Russia], September 11: The transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia represents a further military escalation and will be met with a "strong response"...

Trump, Harris set for key 2024 debate clash

Washington [US], September 11: Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump meet for the first time on Tuesday night in...

Dozens killed, wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza tent camp

Gaza border [Israel], September 11: Israeli strikes blasted a huge crater in a designated safe zone in southern Gaza before dawn on Tuesday, setting tents...

UN deeply alarmed by continued loss of life in Gaza

New York [US], September 11: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply alarmed by the continued loss of life in Gaza and strongly condemns today's Israeli...

Beijing, Berlin spar over possible Taiwan route of German warship

Beijing [China], September 10: The most senior soldier in the German military hit back at suggestions from China that sending a German warship through the...

Russian govt dismisses Germany's suggestion of peace talks with Ukraine

Moscow [Russia], September 10: Unlike German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Russian government sees no basis for peace talks with Ukraine now, a top Kremlin official...

Tanzania leader condemns killing of opposition figure doused in acid

Dar es Salaam [Tanzania], September 10: Tanzania's Presdident Samia Suluhu Hassan has denounced the brutal killing of a senior member of the main opposition party...

El Salvador police chief Arriaza dies in 'suspicious' military copter crash

San Salvador [El Salvador], September 10: The head of El Salvador's police force is among nine people who died when the military helicopter they were...

US and China hold first joint military exercise since 2016

Washington [US], September 10: US and Chinese troops are taking part in the Formosa exercise in Brazil, their first joint exercise since the Rim of...

Israel attacks humanitarian area in Gaza, at least 40 people killed

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 10: Dozens killed in attack on humanitarian site in Khan Younis, amid death and destruction in Gaza.

Princess Kate ends chemotherapy to eliminate cancer

London [UK], September 10: Princess Kate has completed chemotherapy and said she will focus on her recovery from cancer.

Ukraine uses Steam Deck game console to control guns remotely

Kiev [Ukraine], September 10: The Ukrainian army is said to have recently used handheld game consoles to remotely control machine gun systems.

North Korea unveils 'super-awesome' rocket launcher

Pyongyang [North Korea], September 10: North Korea has unveiled a new super-large 12-axle rocket launcher as leader Kim Jong-un vows to increase the number of...

What did the former Philippine mayor suspected of being Chinese say about...

Manila [Philippines], September 10: Former Philippine mayor Alice Guo, suspected of being a Chinese citizen, has spoken out about allegations of paying a 'huge' bribe...