Survivors of US strike on ‘drug vessel’ to be sent back to Ecuador, Colombia
The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their...
Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt will stay closed, Israeli PM says
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, adding its...
Vietnam’s defence pact with North Korea a step back into the shadows
When Vietnam’s top delegation landed in Pyongyang with seven Politburo members – half the ruling body’s total membership – accompanying General Secretary To Lam,...
Gangs in China exploiting US gift cards to move stolen cash, DHS says
Gift cards, one of the most basic financial products in the US retail market, have become the backbone of a billion-dollar criminal economy that...
15 dead after Brazil bus crashes and flips on side
Published: 1:12am, 19 Oct 2025Updated: 1:43am, 19 Oct 2025 A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil crashed into a sand embankment and flipped on its...
Anti-Trump protesters out in force for ‘No Kings’ rallies across US
Published: 11:30pm, 18 Oct 2025Updated: 5:40am, 19 Oct 2025 Protesting against the direction of the country under Donald Trump, crowds gathered on Saturday in...
Flight delays, diversions after fire at Bangladesh airport cargo terminal
Flights out of Bangladesh’s main airport were delayed or diverted on Saturday after a major fire broke out in the cargo terminal, officials said....
Pakistan, Afghanistan hold peace talks in Qatar after latest clashes
Published: 10:10pm, 18 Oct 2025Updated: 10:26pm, 18 Oct 2025 Pakistan and Afghan officials were holding peace talks in Qatar on Saturday, a day after...
Man accused of running Cambodian scam farm empire has Hong Kong business links
A Chinese-born businessman sanctioned by the US and UK for alleged human trafficking through a Cambodian-based cybercrime empire and scam farm has operations in...