India and China agree to resume flights and trade
India and China on Tuesday announced plans to resume direct flights and enhance trade and investment as they cautiously rebuild ties following their 2...
Russia accuses Ukraine of repeatedly using anti-personnel mines on civilians and says Kyiv’s recent withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention will not change the conflict dynamics.
Moscow dismissed Ukraine’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention—a treaty banning the production and use of such mines—as ineffective in altering the battlefield.
Ukraine, which exited the treaty last month citing Russia’s tactics in the 40-month conflict, insists Russia has extensively used landmines during the war.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Kyiv of failing to comply with treaty obligations even before the withdrawal, noting that Ukraine had been required to destroy its anti-personnel mine stockpiles since 2010 but did not. Zakharova also highlighted that Ukraine’s treaty withdrawal only takes effect after the conflict ends.
Meanwhile, NATO members Lithuania and Finland plan to begin domestic production of anti-personnel mines next year to supply themselves and Ukraine, reflecting concerns about Russian military threats. Both countries intend to formally leave the Ottawa Convention following a six-month withdrawal process.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
India and China on Tuesday announced plans to resume direct flights and enhance trade and investment as they cautiously rebuild ties following their 2020 border clash, though key border issues remain unresolved.
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he plans to pressure the Smithsonian Institution, a leading museum and research complex on American history and culture, to comply with his demands, similar to his approach with colleges and universities by threatening to withhold federal funding.
Armed bandits stormed a mosque in northern Nigeria’s Katsina state during morning prayers, leaving dozens dead and many injured.
Flash floods and cloudbursts in Northwest Pakistan have killed at least 365 people over five days, displacing thousands as authorities warn of more storms as monsoon rains continue.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed that the bloc will continue targeting Russia’s war economy, with a new sanctions package expected by next month, while emphasizing the need for strong security guarantees for Ukraine.
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