Executions in North Korea surged during Covid lockdown: Report
Executions and death sentences in North Korea rose sharply during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the country’s isolation used to intensify repression and tighten control...
Taiwan accuses China of ‘vegetable laundering’. Read why!
Taiwan has accused China of routing agricultural produce through Vietnam in an attempt to bypass long-standing import restrictions, escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing...
Avalanche deaths rise in Alps amid unpredictable snow
A sharp rise in avalanche-related deaths across the Alps this winter has drawn attention to a complex mix of environmental factors, human behaviour, and...
Belgium has announced plans to take full control of its nuclear power infrastructure from French energy company Engie, in a significant policy shift aimed...
Trump lifts whisky tariffs, boosting UK-US distillers
US President Donald Trump has announced the removal of tariffs and trade restrictions on whisky imports, describing the move as a gesture of goodwill...
US returns over 650 stolen antiquities worth $14 million to India
In a significant step towards restoring India’s cultural heritage, the United States has handed back more than 650 antiquities valued at nearly $14 million,...
Indians emerge as largest group deported from Canada
Indian nationals have become the largest group of people deported from Canada in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest official figures,...
US resumes direct flights to Venezuela after 7-year suspension
Direct commercial flights between the United States and Venezuela have resumed after a gap of seven years, marking a significant shift in relations between...
UK house prices rise despite Middle East conflict
House prices in the United Kingdom recorded a stronger-than-expected rise in April, defying concerns that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising...