Haskell Library The Unique Building Straddling the US-Canada Border In a small border community of about 700 residents, the United States and Canada are so closely intertwined that separating the two countries is part of everyday life. At the centre of this unusual relationship is the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a historic building […]

Israeli Military Imposes Siege on Hebron After Shooting Attack Leaves Five Wounded The Israeli military has imposed a security cordon on the occupied West Bank city of Hebron after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a military checkpoint on Friday, October 23, injuring five people. The attack prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order […]

Busan South Korea’s Laid-Back Coastal City Drawing Surfers and Travellers Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, is gaining attention for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, surfing culture and vibrant outdoor attractions, offering a striking contrast to the fast-paced atmosphere of the capital, Seoul. Located on the country’s southeastern coast, Busan is known for its beaches, seaside scenery […]

HEDNEWS | BREAKING NEWS EARTHQUAKE ROCKS TIBET, KILLING AT LEAST 16 AND INJURING 65 HEDNEWS | BREAKING NEWS EARTHQUAKE ROCKS TIBET, KILLING AT LEAST 16 AND INJURING 65 A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake has reportedly struck Tibet, leaving at least 16 people dead and 65 others injured, according to a report by Sahara Reporters published […]

Poisoning of Lions by Herders Raises Conservation Concerns in East Africa Growing cases of lion poisoning in parts of East Africa are raising concerns among wildlife conservationists, as some herders resort to using toxic substances to kill the predators in retaliation for attacks on their livestock. The practice poses a serious threat to lion populations […]

Japan’s reputation as a reliable host of major international events has come under scrutiny following organisational problems at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture. The Games, which attracted more than 17,000 athletes and officials, were affected by accommodation shortages, transport failures and diplomatic blunders, prompting criticism from participating delegations and […]

Libya Recovers Swiss, Austrian Women Kidnapped Since 2025 in Niger Two European women from Austria and Switzerland who were abducted in Niger in 2025 have been freed after spending more than 18 months in captivity and have arrived in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi. The women, identified as Austrian aid worker Eva Gretzmacher and […]

Iran’s Guards Threaten to Hit US Bases in Retaliation for Hormuz Escorts Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to strike United States military bases across the Middle East if Washington continues escorting ships through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two countries. In a statement published on its Sepah News […]

Protests Banned in Parts of Paris as Macron Hits Back at Trump Over France Unrest French authorities have banned demonstrations in key parts of Paris as the government struggles to contain widespread unrest triggered by the rising cost of living, while President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders for allegedly exploiting the crisis for political […]

Pope Leo XIV Needs No Further Treatment After Lung Cancer Surgery Doctors Pope Leo XIV will not require further cancer treatment following surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung, his medical team has announced, after final tests confirmed that the disease was localised. The announcement was contained in a medical statement released by […]

Rwanda Secures 10-Year Deal to Bring Formula One Back to Africa Formula One is set to return to Africa for the first time in more than three decades, with Rwanda securing a 10-year contract to host a Grand Prix from the early 2030s. The agreement has been described by Formula One chief executive, Stefano Domenicali, […]

North Korea Orders Border Troops to Take ‘Resolute Action’ Against South Korean Forces North Korea has ordered its border troops to take “prompt and resolute action” if South Korean forces pose a threat to their safety, state media reported on Wednesday, raising concerns over the possibility of a military confrontation along the heavily fortified border. […]

Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard After More Than Four Years in Detention Russia has released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American retired teacher who spent more than four years in Russian custody after being accused of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. Hubbard’s release was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with United States special […]

Israel’s West Bank Settlement Expansion Accelerates Under Netanyahu Amid Rising Settler Violence Israel’s government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a significant expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, accompanied by a surge in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians, raising fresh concerns about displacement, land seizures and the future of a Palestinian […]

US Envoy Steve Witkoff Arrives in Russia for Talks With Putin on Ukraine Ceasefire United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at advancing efforts to secure a ceasefire and bring an end to the war in Ukraine. The visit comes amid continuing […]

Australian Lawmaker Loses Both Legs After Alleged Deliberate Car Attack An Australian federal lawmaker, Helen Haines, has had both legs amputated after she was allegedly deliberately struck by a car outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, northeastern Victoria. Her husband of 40 years, Phil Haines, announced the development on Wednesday, saying the 65-year-old independent member […]

UN Climate Report Warns World Will Overshoot 1.5°C Warming Limit A newly released United Nations climate report has warned that the world is on course to exceed the 1.5°C global warming threshold set under the Paris Climate Agreement within the next few years, highlighting the urgent need to limit the severity and duration of the […]

Russia-Ukraine Peace Process Hits ‘Remarkable Impasse’ Amid Competing Theatrical Displays The peace process surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reached what analyst Nick Paton Walsh describes as a “remarkable impasse,” with competing diplomatic performances unfolding without a clear path towards ending the war. In his analysis, Walsh compares the situation to two theatrical performances taking […]

Australian Police Charge 43-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Attack on MP Helen Haines Police in Australia have charged a 43-year-old man over an alleged attack on independent Member of Parliament Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. The suspect, identified as Brendan Nugent, […]

Father of Suspect in Attack on Australian MP Helen Haines Says She Was Long-Time Family Friend The father of a man accused of attacking Australian independent Member of Parliament Helen Haines has described the politician as a long-time family friend, saying the incident was “devastating and unfathomable”. Rod Nugent and his partner, Christine Cunningham, said […]

Kenyan Pastor Who Told Followers to Starve for Jesus Convicted of 191 Murders A Kenyan court has convicted pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 other defendants of murder over the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in a religious group whose members were allegedly instructed to starve themselves and their children to death to meet […]

Ninth Woman’s Body Found as South Africa Probes Series of Killings The body of a ninth woman has been discovered in the Ekurhuleni area east of Johannesburg within two months, intensifying fears and concerns over a possible series of killings targeting women in South Africa. The latest body was found on Thursday morning in Dawn […]

Three Students Killed in Philippines School Shooting Three students were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, including a 16-year-old student suspected of being the gunman, who died after turning the weapon on himself. The shooting occurred at Banga National High School in Banga town, South Cotabato, according […]

Kidnapped Malawi Businesswoman Nusrat Osman Rescued After Police Operation Malawian businesswoman Nusrat Osman, who was kidnapped nearly a week ago, has been rescued during a police operation that left four suspected kidnappers dead. Osman was abducted in Malawi, prompting a major security operation to locate her and bring her home safely. Police officers launched an […]