Italy deploys troops to ‘defend Milan’ from looting

The Italian government is sending 500 soldiers to Milan to protect the city from looting and violence after two days of riots left shops ransacked, police officers injured, and hundreds of people detained.

Egypt pledges active support for Saudi Arabia as its parliament weighs military authorisation

Regional military power Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on Sunday, potentially raising the stakes in the Middle East war

‘Never seen anything like it’: Mass looting grips Paris

Smashing shop windows and snatching boxes of goods, looters in Paris poured into stores across the capital on Saturday, facing no resistance from authorities as nationwide protests degenerated into violence.

Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

Iran on Friday denied having anything to do with attacks by Yemen's Houthis, a day after Saudi Arabia accused it of having encouraged the group's recent escalation against the kingdom.

India’s ‘cockroach’ movement founder ‘arrested’ after detention

Police arrested Indian "cockroach" movement founder Abhijeet Dipke, according to several media reports on Saturday

India remains a ‘natural partner’ for Russia – Jaishankar

India remains a natural partner for Russia as Moscow turns increasingly toward Asia amid its deteriorating relations with European nations

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV has had part of a lung removed after being diagnosed with cancer, the Vatican has announced

Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz (VIDEOS)

A container ship sank after striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

Pakistan detains hundreds from ex-PM Khan’s party as protests falter

Pakistani authorities have detained hundreds of members of Imran Khan's party, police officials told AFP on Monday, as a protest movement in support of the jailed former prime minister appeared to falter.

India detains top ‘cockroach’ leaders after flash protest

India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said Tuesday that key leaders had been detained after entering an iconic protest site in New Delhi blocked by police.

‘Swift response’: Houthis threaten US interests across region if Washington enters Yemen war

A Houthi official on Monday warned the United States it would face a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought Washington's help in countering repeated attacks by the group.

UAE official urges Gulf security cooperation after Saudi attacks

A senior UAE official on Monday called on Gulf countries to strengthen their security cooperation following a series of attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia.