14:47

National Security

Azerbaijan indicts 'network of people' accused of 'foreign-backed plot to seize power'

Azerbaijan’s State Security Service has filed charges against a group of people accused of belonging to a criminal network alleged to have attempted to forcibly seize state power. It's claimed they tried to alter the constitutional structure, with the support of foreign intelligence agencies.

20:24

Winter Olympics

In photos: Day 5 highlights from Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games

Day five of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered raw emotion, technical brilliance and striking alpine backdrops as athletes battled for medals across northern Italy. Photographers continue capturing the defining moments of the Games, freezing triumph and celebration in images.

13:58

Foreign Affairs

Philippines calls for calm in escalating South China Sea dispute with China

The Philippine foreign ministry on Wednesday (11 February) called on the Chinese Embassy in Manila to adopt a “constructive” tone in its statements, amid an intensifying war of words between Chinese diplomats and Philippine officials, including senators.

13:20

WHO Report

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fall by 75% but UN agencies warn of the risk of outbreaks

Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia fell sharply in 2025 compared to the previous year but health officials have warned that the risk of fresh outbreaks remains unless vaccination gaps are urgently addressed.

19:46

2026 Olympics

In photos: Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics show speed, skill and celebration

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continue to unfold across northern Italy, photographers have captured a striking array of moments that define this year’s Games - from breathtaking athletic feats and dramatic competition scenes to expressive portraits and artistic thermal imagery.

16:37

App Restrictions

Telegram faces partial slowdown in Russia and potential multi-million ruble fines

Russia has begun slowing down the Telegram messaging application, with Roskomnadzor, Russia’s federal communications regulator, set to implement partial restrictions from 10 February, following a wave of fines and administrative cases accusing the platform of hosting illegal content.

13:16

Energy Crisis

U.S. sanctions worsen Cuba fuel shortage, affect tourism and transport

Cuban aviation authorities have warned airlines of jet fuel shortages at nine airports, including Havana’s José Martí International Airport, from 10 February to 11 March, as a worsening energy crisis, intensified by U.S. sanctions, hits the country.

13:41

Mosque explosion

Islamabad mosque attack kills at least 31 in deadliest bombing for a decade

An attacker opened fire at the gates of a Shiite Muslim mosque in Islamabad on Friday before detonating a suicide bomb that killed at least 31 people in the deadliest assault of its kind in the capital in more than a decade.

13:07

Hong Kong Fire

Fire involving 8 vehicles outside Hong Kong market extinguished

Eight vehicles caught fire on Friday (6 February) outside a wholesale fish market in Hong Kong, sending thick black smoke over parts of the Kowloon peninsula, before firefighters brought the blaze under control, authorities said.

12:30

Explainer

Diplomatic tightrope: How Türkiye and Azerbaijan are moving to de-escalate Iran-U.S. tensions

If Fars News Agency is to be believed, Iran's neighbours should be on alert. The agency, which reportedly mirrors the views of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), warned Azerbaijan and Türkiye that if the U.S. and Israel attack Iran, they will become "legitimate targets for Tehran."

11:37

Expert View

Strong U.S. ties key as PM Takaichi navigates Japan’s economic, security pressures

“Having a good security relationship with the United States is of utmost importance for the Japanese as a whole,” said Professor Seijiro Takeshita of the University of Shizuoka, highlighting the strategic stakes ahead of Japan’s national election.

08:43

France-Syria ties

France calls fight against Islamic State ‘absolute priority’ during Syria talks

France’s “absolute priority” remains the fight against the Islamic State (IS) group, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Thursday (5 February) during talks with his Syrian counterpart in Damascus, as Paris reassesses its counter-terrorism strategy.

07:35

U.S.-Japan Ties

President Trump backs Japan’s PM Takaichi ahead of 8 February election

U.S. President Donald Trump gave his “complete and total endorsement” of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday (5 February) ahead of Japan’s national election on Sunday, backing the country’s first female premier as she seeks a fresh mandate for controversial spending plans.

10:00

U.S.-China Ties

'All very positive': U.S. President Trump hails call with China's President Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump held an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, (4 February), to discuss trade, energy, Taiwan, Iran, and Russia’s war in Ukraine, ahead of Trump’s planned visit to Beijing in April.

07:46

Railway Accident

Explosion after fuel train derails at railway station in Russia

An explosion and fire erupted after a fuel-laden freight train derailed at Kochyetovka station in Michurinsk, Russia, on Tuesday (4 February), halting rail traffic and triggering a major emergency response, authorities said.

07:20

COORDINATED ATTACKS

Gun attacks on villages in western and northern Nigeria kill dozens

Nearly 200 people were killed when armed men launched coordinated attacks on remote villages in western and northern Nigeria, authorities and residents said on Wednesday (4 February). Officials described the assaults as among the deadliest this year, amid the country’s worsening security crisis.

00:49

Türkiye Deadly Accidents

Türkiye road crashes kill 17 people

10 people were killed and 26 others injured when a passenger bus rolled off a road and plunged into a ravine in southern Türkiye’s Antalya province on Sunday (1 February), local officials said. In a separate incident, at least seven people were killed in a collision in a tunnel.

09:02

Heavy Snowfall

Northern and western Japan hit by record snow: Aomori, Niigata see historic totals

Heavy snow continued to batter northern and western Japan on Saturday (31 January) leaving cities buried under record levels of snowfall and prompting warnings from authorities. Aomori city in northern Japan recorded 167 centimetres of snow by Friday - the highest January total since 1945.

07:57

Election Start

Early voting opens in Thailand with complaints over election irregularities

Early voting for Thailand’s parliamentary elections began on Sunday (1 February), with more than two million eligible voters casting ballots nationwide ahead of the 8 February general election, as authorities acknowledged errors and irregularities at some polling stations.

07:10

Mine Collapse

More than 200 killed in landslide at rebel-held coltan mine in eastern DR Congo

More than 200 people were killed this week when a landslide caused part of the Rubaya coltan mine to collapse in North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials said on Sunday (1 February). The disaster struck a rebel-controlled mining area during the rainy season.

14:45

ICE Protests

ICE raids spark nationwide protests in U.S. after Minneapolis shootings

Protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis on Friday, 30 January, joined by student walkouts across the United States, demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents after two U.S. citizens were fatally shot in the city.

14:26

FLOTUS Documentary

Critics slam, viewers praise: ‘Melania’ documentary on U.S. First Lady’s life

Melania, the new documentary about the U.S. First Lady Melania Trump that premiered Thursday, is drawing sharply contrasting reactions. Professional critics have slammed the film, giving it a 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, while ordinary viewers have embraced it, with audience ratings currently at 99%.

13:40

Iran-U.S. ties

‘They wanted to tear this country apart,’ says Iran’s Pezeshkian on U.S., Israel actions amid protests

U.S., Israeli and European leaders exploited Iran’s economic problems and encouraged unrest during recent nationwide protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday (31 January).

12:26

UN funding

UN at risk of 'imminent financial collapse' due to U.S. debt, warns Secretary-General Guterres

The United Nations faces the risk of “imminent financial collapse” because of unpaid contributions, including substantial arrears from the United States, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned.