UN envoys in Kabul to press for women’s rights

The visit follows the weekend slaying of a former Afghan lawmaker who was killed at her home in Kabul, a murder that "shocked" Guterres, another spokesperson said.

Saudi businessman bids $2.6m for Ronaldo-Messi ticket

The match on Thursday in Riyadh is set to pit Messi's Paris Saint-Germain against a select side made up of players from Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr and their Saudi rivals Al Hilal.

Jailed ‘El Chapo’ drug kingpin sends ‘SOS’ to Mexico president

The message, described as "an SOS," was transmitted via one of Guzman's lawyers in the United States as well as his family, Rodriguez said.

Let us sit down on the table and have serious, sincere talks: PM Shehbaz to Modi

The prime minister said Pakistan’s woes and difficulties would not have de­­creased without the tangible and substantial support of the brotherly Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia, who were reliable and trustworthy partners.

US-China tech rivalry: Impacts and a way forward

The United States and China have been locked in a tech rivalry for years, with each country vying for dominance in key technology sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and semiconductors.

Italian movie icon passes away

Actress, photojournalist and sex symbol Gina Lollobrigida dies at the age of 95

Top US general inspects Ukrainian troops

Mark Milley visited a German camp to oversee the Pentagon’s newly expanded training program

UK government to block controversial Scottish gender law

Royal assent is the final stage required to get proposed legislation onto the statute books.

London police facing questions after officer admits serial rapes

David Carrick's crimes -- described by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office as "appalling" -- is the most high-profile police case since a fellow officer kidnapped, raped and murdered a young woman in 2021.

40 nations urge Israel to lift ‘punitive’ sanctions on Palestinians

On December 30, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution requesting an opinion from the International Court of Justice on the issue of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

China’s population shrinks for first time in over 60 years

The nation of 1.4 billion has seen birth rates plunge to record lows as its workforce ages, in a rapid decline that analysts warn could stymie economic growth and pile pressure on strained public coffers.

Blanchett slams ‘patriarchal’ awards shows after accepting best actress prize

"It's like, what is this patriarchal pyramid where someone stands up here?" she said, collecting her prize from North America's largest critics organization.