Gaza death toll rises to 73,910, ministry says
Gaza's health ministry says the number killed in Israeli attacks has risen to at least 73,910, with 174,935 people wounded there since October 2023.
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Nine women found dead in same South African city
The recovery of nine women's bodies since July in Ekurhuleni, the city east of Johannesburg, has spread alarm and anger right across South Africa.
Cuba hit by nationwide blackout again
Hundreds of thousands of people in Cuba lost power on Friday when the country's entire grid suffered a total disconnection, its energy ministry said.
Pentagon orders testosterone tests from age 30
The US military has reinstated mandatory testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and over, after the policy was temporarily suspended.
Russia seizes Nestlé and Auchan assets
The Kremlin has seized the Russian assets of Nestlé and the French retailer Auchan as part of a widening of state control over private companies.
Japan's centenarians top 100,000 for first time
The number of people aged 100 or over in Japan has passed 100,000 for the first time, reaching a record 107,677 this year, health ministry data show.
US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal
The United States and Denmark have announced an agreement on Greenland's security, after months of friction over Trump's talk of acquiring the island.
Outsiders cannot decide Middle East security: Iran
Lasting peace and security in the Middle East cannot be made at the wish or the direction of any outside country, Iran's foreign minister has said.
US sanctions on Iran extended to 2031
President Donald Trump has signed into law a five-year extension of the existing US sanctions on Iran, keeping them in force until the year 2031.
Iran seeking to revive US understanding
Iran is trying to revive its memorandum of understanding with the United States, with international mediation continuing, an interior ministry spokesman says.
Turkey revokes Iranian bank's licence
Turkey has cancelled the licence of Bank Mellat, one of Iran's largest private banks, to operate in Istanbul, an official gazette announced on Saturday.
Attack on Mecca a grave sin, imams say
The imams of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina have condemned a Houthi attack aimed at Mecca as a grave sin against Islam.
Saudi pipeline shutdown squeezes European oil
The closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline after a drone attack has put fresh pressure on Europe's oil supply and could push up fuel prices.
Israel wants compensation for Saudi F-35 deal
Israel plans to ask Washington for extra defence capabilities after the United States approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
India tries to push 18 people into Bangladesh
Eighteen people arrested in four Indian states and labelled Bangladeshi have been brought to Malda in West Bengal and held pending a push into Bangladesh.
Bank of Japan raises rate to 31-year high
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its key interest rate to its highest level in 31 years, aiming to curb rising inflation and wage pressures.
India vows steps to protect interests amid treaty review
India says it will take all necessary steps to protect its national interests, responding to reports that Bangladesh is reviewing 101 bilateral deals.
Ex-Syrian prison chief gets 60 years in US court
A US federal court has sentenced a former head of a notorious Syrian prison to 60 years for torture and immigration fraud, officials announced.
Muslims targeted in Europe, report finds
The European People's Party (EPP), one of Europe's most influential political alliances, is accused of casting suspicion on Muslim civic and religious life.
Pakistan won't hesitate to defend Saudi Arabia
Pakistan will not hesitate to take any step needed to defend Saudi Arabia if it comes under attack, the country's military spokesperson has said.
South Korea won't send troops to Iran war
US President Donald Trump had called on South Korea to help the United States in the war with Iran, seeking greater military support from Seoul.
Philippines school shooting by teen kills 3
A gunman opened fire at a high school in Banga, in the southern Philippines' Mindanao province, killing three people and wounding eight others.
Abbas to address UN by video again, denied US visa
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will address the UN General Assembly's annual session by video for a second straight year after the US denied him a visa.
Iranians ready to sacrifice for their country
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at Tehran's famous Inqilab Square to express solidarity with Iran's Islamic Republic, state media reported.
Pakistan mosque blast kills 15, injures 50
At least 15 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a blast near a mosque in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said Friday.
Italian jet damaged in attack on Saudi air base
An Italian fighter jet was damaged during an attack on a Saudi Arabian air base, the country's defence minister, Guido Crosetto, has confirmed.
Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision over Gaza deaths
Ireland will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in protest at the continued loss of life in Gaza, its state broadcaster RTE says.
Saudi Arabia seeks allies' help against Houthi attacks
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have fired a growing barrage of missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, leaving Riyadh short of interceptor missiles.
100% tariff on India looms if Trump signs bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a major bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature.
Climate crisis blamed for deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
A glacier weakened by the climate crisis likely collapsed last month, triggering catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet that killed hundreds of people.
Jinnah's tomb bears Bengali birth, death dates
The mausoleum of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who pushed for Urdu as the state language, has his birth and death dates carved in Bengali.
UN finds evidence of US war crimes in Iran
A UN fact-finding mission says it has found reasonable grounds for strong evidence of US involvement in two military strikes in Iran last February.
Trump threatens to halt trade with EU
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with the European Union over its proposal to make Canada the bloc's first associate member.
Fiji declares national HIV emergency
Fiji's government has declared a national HIV emergency as infections surge, with new cases in 2025 running 16 times higher than in 2019, officials say.
Protesters release stray dogs on official's desk
Shiv Sena (UBT) Yuva Sena activists staged an unusual protest over a stray dog problem in India's Nashik district, Maharashtra, this past week.
Best shots up for Wildlife Photographer award
Norwegian photographer Audun Rikardsen's shot of a polar bear peering into a seal's breathing hole has been named Highly Commended at this year's contest.
Why are giant pandas found only in China?
Giant pandas live in the wild only in China's mountain bamboo forests and depend almost entirely on bamboo, eating 12 to 38 kg a day. The last survey, in 2014, found 1,864 in the…
Jamaat leader: Quran, Sunnah can build ideal society
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Engineer Md Sayed Ali says organising life by the Quran and Sunnah can meet today's challenges and build a fair society.
US seeks talks with Beijing over Iran sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet China's Vice Premier He Lifeng this week to discuss US sanctions on Iran and other key issues.
Malaysia stands firmly with Saudi Arabia on Mecca security
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he is closely following reports of a Houthi drone being intercepted near Mecca and stands with Riyadh.
Yemen violence displaces more than 100,000 people
Violence in Yemen has reached a devastating scale, pitting forces loyal to the internationally recognised government against Houthi rebels on the ground.
The Soviet-era lake where human bones still surface
To some, the swimming lake at Yemva is a lovely spot for a summer dip; to others in the town, it is simply known as the place where bones lie on bones.
US Iran war costs hit $38bn, rising $3bn a month
The United States has spent about $38 billion so far in its six-month war with Iran, a cost that could keep rising by another $3 billion a month.
Sudan mine collapse kills at least 60 workers
At least 60 workers have died after a mine collapsed in southern Sudan, two survivors told the news agency AFP on Wednesday, with more still missing.
Jamiat won't back any law against Quran, Sunnah
Jamiate Ulamaye Islam Bangladesh says it will never support any law contrary to the Quran and Sunnah, whether under BNP or any other government.
7 Republicans back Iran war vote against Trump
The US House of Representatives has voted for a third time to end the ongoing war with Iran, with seven Republicans breaking from President Trump.
Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m
A Seoul court has ordered North Korea to pay about $32.5 million in compensation for destroying an inter-Korean liaison office in a 2020 explosion.
2,000 Gaza buildings at risk of imminent collapse
Gaza's health ministry says around 2,000 buildings across the territory could collapse at any moment, days after a deadly building collapse in Gaza City.
Australia tightens visa rules for foreign students' kin
Australia's Labor government is set to restrict international students from bringing family or dependents into the country, The Guardian reports.
US man folds 415 paper planes in an hour, sets record
David Rush folded 415 paper airplanes in an hour at a Boise, Idaho, racquetball court, adding yet another entry to his long list of Guinness records.
Malaysia's economy still leans on foreign labour
Malaysia's labour market and economy have developed an informal segment that has long sat outside the mainstream but is now too large to ignore.
India risks 100% US tariff over Russian oil imports
A US House bill that would let President Trump impose up to 100% tariffs on India and other buyers of Russian oil and gas has cleared a key vote.
India summons Pakistan envoy after naval ship collision
India has summoned Pakistan's charge d'affaires after a collision between an Indian and a Pakistani naval vessel in international waters near Oman.
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights to Oct 23
Pakistan has extended its airspace closure to Indian flights until October 23, according to a notice issued by the Pakistan airport authorities.
Europe's Islamophobia panic doesn't match the facts
Fears about Islam are rising sharply across Europe, but the data on Muslim population growth, integration and political participation tell a different story.
Muslim teacher shot dead outside school in India
A school teacher in his forties was shot dead outside a government primary school in India's Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Gaza building collapse toll rises to 20, 100 missing
The death toll from a six-storey building collapse in Gaza City has risen to 20, including five children, with around 100 people still unaccounted for.
West Bengal police detaining Muslims in late-night raids
Since June, West Bengal police have detained at least nine Muslim men and two children from their homes on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals.
Saudi oil supplies could run out within days
Satellite images show devastating damage to Saudi Arabia's main East-West pipeline after a drone strike, raising fears over global oil supply.
Airstrikes hit Houthi arms depots in Yemen's Marib
Airstrikes have targeted several Houthi rebel arms depots in Yemen's Marib province, local media reported, with no immediate word on casualties.