US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire: report
The US, Iran and a group of regional mediators are reportedly discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war.
'You'll be living in hell': Trump makes fresh threat to Iran
'You'll be living in hell': Trump makes fresh threat to Iran
US President Donald Trump has ratcheted up pressure on Iran, threatening in an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social media post to target Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the strategic...
Ukraine, Syria to co-operate on security, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine, Syria to co-operate on security, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine and Syria pledged greater security cooperation in talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak hits Bangladesh
Emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak hits Bangladesh
Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children as a fast‑spreading measles outbreak sweeps across the country.
Army rescues 31 civilian hostages
Army rescues 31 civilian hostages
Nigeria's army said it had rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna state, while five people were found dead at the scene.
New Zealand visible in photo from NASA's Artemis mission
New Zealand visible in photo from NASA's Artemis mission
The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts in NASA's Artemis II mission executed a key thruster firing on Thursday that will kick the crew out of Earth's orbit and on a path toward the moon,...
Rare quake strikes outback near Uluru
Rare quake strikes outback near Uluru
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the outback on the Northern Territory-South Australian border, according to Geoscience Australia.
Iran defiant as another deadline looms, search for airman continues
Iran defiant as another deadline looms, search for airman continues
US President Trump and Israel have stepped up pressure on Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its energy infrastructure, while Iranian and US forces search for a missing US crew member from one of two downed warplanes.
Two US warplanes shot down, frantic search for pilot
Two US warplanes shot down, frantic search for pilot
Two US warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, Iranian and US officials said on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a third still missing and being hunted by Tehran's forces.
Bangladesh cuts working hours in bid to save energy amid crisis
Bangladesh cuts working hours in bid to save energy amid crisis
Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and trimming public spending.
Cuba to free more than 2000 prisoners: report
Cuba to free more than 2000 prisoners: report
Cuba today said it would free more than 2000 prisoners from the island's jails, according to state-run media.
Report finds 49 violations at largest US migrant detention camp
Report finds 49 violations at largest US migrant detention camp
An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest US migrant detention camp.
Pope urges Catholics to help the oppressed
Pope urges Catholics to help the oppressed
Pope Leo has washed the feet of 12 priests as part of a special ritual before Easter and said the action should inspire Catholics to care for those in need.
NASA astronauts photograph Earth from orbit
NASA astronauts photograph Earth from orbit
NASA's Artemis II astronauts wrapped up their first day in space by testing cameras they'll use to capture dramatic images of Earth as it slowly recedes beneath them.
World anxious to open shipping waterway
World anxious to open shipping waterway
Dozens of countries have sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive attacks on Iran.
Trump vows to bring Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'
Trump vows to bring Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'
President Donald Trump says the US military has nearly completed the goals it set out to accomplish in its war with Iran and that the conflict will soon be ending.
NASA's crewed rocket lifts off for lunar mission
NASA's crewed rocket lifts off for lunar mission
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida this morning on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface this decade
Aussies asked to take public transport, don't stockpile fuel
Aussies asked to take public transport, don't stockpile fuel
Australia's PM has warned economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport in a rare address to the nation.
Tiger Woods 'stepping away to seek treatment' after crash
Tiger Woods 'stepping away to seek treatment' after crash
Tiger Woods says he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash in Florida last week.
Fugitive cop-killer's body formally identified
Fugitive cop-killer's body formally identified
Double police-killer Dezi Freeman has been officially confirmed as the man killed in a hail of bullets outside a shipping container in a rural hideout.