Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country's death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644. World 2d ago
The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on dueling resolutions — Ukraine's European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a U.S. call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow's aggression. World 24 Feb, 2025
After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of presidency Members of Congress have noted Trump's seemingly softer attitude toward Beijing. World 29 Jan, 2025
Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. World 11 Dec, 2024
Ukraine's surprise cross-border incursion seen as a tactical reply to Russia's grinding gains The Ukraine army's surprise charge into Russia this week was a stunning maneuver that caught the Kremlin's forces unawares. World 09 Aug, 2024
Despite curfew, deaths mount in Bangladesh student protests over government jobs quota Police imposed a strict curfew across Bangladesh and military forces patrolled parts of the capital Saturday to quell further violence after days of clashes over the allocation of government jobs left several people dead and hundreds injured. World 20 Jul, 2024
Here's what to know about the violent protests over government jobs roiling Bangladesh Protest organizers say they are imposing “a complete shutdown” across Bangladesh on Thursday, except for essential services. World 20 Jul, 2024
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza's misery In Berlin, worshipers reflected the world, coming from Benin, Ghana, Syria, Afghanistan and Turkey. World 10 Apr, 2024
Sudan's conflict risks creating the world's largest hunger crisis, the top UN food official warns Once in South Sudan, “one in five children in border transit centers suffers from malnutrition,” WFP said. World 06 Mar, 2024
Pakistan votes for a new parliament as militant attacks surge and jailed leader's party cries foul Pakistanis braved cold winter weather and the threat of violence to vote for a new parliament Thursday a day after twin bombings claimed at least 30 lives in the worst election-related violence ahead of the contested elections. World 08 Feb, 2024
Life in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine is grim. People are fleeing through a dangerous corridor Ukraine’s government estimates at least 10,000 civilians are detained. World 12 Dec, 2023
India's northern Haryana state tense after 5 killed in communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims Indian authorities imposed a curfew, suspended internet service and deployed thousands of paramilitary forces Tuesday to parts of northern Haryana state after deadly communal clashes spread to Gurugram, a city just outside the capital, New Delhi. World 02 Aug, 2023
