IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry

IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry
IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry

IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry
Palestinians desperate to flee Rafah as Israelis bear down

Palestinians desperate to flee Rafah as Israelis bear down
Serbia reaffirms support for Ukraine but holds back on sanctions

Serbia reaffirms support for Ukraine but holds back on sanctions
Australia says Palestinian UN membership bid builds peace momentum

Australia says Palestinian UN membership bid builds peace momentum
US working to keep Israel, Hamas engaged in Gaza truce efforts

US working to keep Israel, Hamas engaged in Gaza truce efforts
UN mission cites evidence of 'racial bias' among Italian police
UN mission cites evidence of 'racial bias' among Italian police
Truckers stuck at Rafah crossing fear food won't reach hungry Gaza

Truckers stuck at Rafah crossing fear food won't reach hungry Gaza
Iraq requests end of UN assistance mission by end-2025

Iraq requests end of UN assistance mission by end-2025
Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on May 21 - EU's Borrell

Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on May 21 - EU's Borrell
Major Rafah operation will not defeat Hamas, White House says

Major Rafah operation will not defeat Hamas, White House says
Contractors arrive in Haiti to build base for Kenyan-led forces

Contractors arrive in Haiti to build base for Kenyan-led forces
In surprise move, Somalia asks U.N. to end political mission
In surprise move, Somalia asks U.N. to end political mission
Gaza's sick and injured search for help as Rafah assault brings hospitals to their knees

Gaza's sick and injured search for help as Rafah assault brings hospitals to their knees
Ireland and Spain could recognise Palestinian state on May 21, RTE News reports

Ireland and Spain could recognise Palestinian state on May 21, RTE News reports
Tamils faced torture in Sri Lanka long after war, rights group says
Tamils faced torture in Sri Lanka long after war, rights group says
Patients and medics flee major Rafah hospital

Patients and medics flee major Rafah hospital
Russia puts veteran journalist in pre-trial detention for 'justifying terrorism'
Russia puts veteran journalist in pre-trial detention for 'justifying terrorism'
Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says

Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says
Palestinians seek UN General Assembly backing for full membership

Palestinians seek UN General Assembly backing for full membership
UN rights chief calls Israeli orders to relocate Palestinians from Rafah inhumane

UN rights chief calls Israeli orders to relocate Palestinians from Rafah inhumane
IAEA chief seeks tougher nuclear checks in Iran, with limited leverage

IAEA chief seeks tougher nuclear checks in Iran, with limited leverage
Factbox-The UN nuclear watchdog's long list of difficulties in Iran

Factbox-The UN nuclear watchdog's long list of difficulties in Iran
34,735 Palestinians killed and 78,108 injured in Israel's military offensive on Gaza since Oct.7 - Gaza health ministry

34,735 Palestinians killed and 78,108 injured in Israel's military offensive on Gaza since Oct.7 - Gaza health ministry
Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation

Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation
Global demand for critical minerals raises concern for developing nations

Global demand for critical minerals raises concern for developing nations
Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid

Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
Environmental journalism is increasingly dangerous profession, UN chief says

Environmental journalism is increasingly dangerous profession, UN chief says
Sudanese refugees flee UN camp in Ethiopia following attacks
Sudanese refugees flee UN camp in Ethiopia following attacks
WHO chief urges countries to finalise pandemic accord by deadline

WHO chief urges countries to finalise pandemic accord by deadline
Violence shuts crucial aid corridor into Sudan's Darfur, UN agency says

Violence shuts crucial aid corridor into Sudan's Darfur, UN agency says
Russia says it downs six Ukraine-launched drones
Russia says it downs six Ukraine-launched drones
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says

Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says
US calls out Israel and Hamas after Gaza aid shipment attacked, diverted

US calls out Israel and Hamas after Gaza aid shipment attacked, diverted
NATO says Russian hybrid attack intensify on members' territories

NATO says Russian hybrid attack intensify on members' territories
Russia calls claim about its alleged military ties with North Korea inaccurate

Russia calls claim about its alleged military ties with North Korea inaccurate
Russia is shipping oil to North Korea above UN mandated levels - US official

Russia is shipping oil to North Korea above UN mandated levels - US official
India deports Myanmar refugees who fled 2021 coup

India deports Myanmar refugees who fled 2021 coup
Gaza needs minimum 16 years to rebuild lost homes, UN says

Gaza needs minimum 16 years to rebuild lost homes, UN says
Syrians accuse Russia of hitting hospital in new complaint filed with U.N. rights committee
Syrians accuse Russia of hitting hospital in new complaint filed with U.N. rights committee
US official urges China, Russia to declare only humans, not AI, control nuclear weapons

US official urges China, Russia to declare only humans, not AI, control nuclear weapons
IMF, Mali reach staff deal on $120 million emergency financing

IMF, Mali reach staff deal on $120 million emergency financing
UN right chief troubled by treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters at U.S. universities

UN right chief troubled by treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters at U.S. universities
US appeals to UAE, others to stop support for Sudan's warring parties
US appeals to UAE, others to stop support for Sudan's warring parties
Exclusive-UN experts say North Korea missile landed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Exclusive-UN experts say North Korea missile landed in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Blinken says he'll press Israel on more humanitarian aid to Gaza

Blinken says he'll press Israel on more humanitarian aid to Gaza
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days

Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory