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Three Chinese astronauts land back on earth after 6 year mission in space

International —30 April, 2025 13:00

After spending six months aboard China’s space station, three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth on Wednesday. Their landing capsule made…

Three Chinese astronauts land back on earth after 6 year mission in space

Trump admits trade war 'cost' as markets hit

Jitters about US tariffs hammered Asian stocks again early Friday…

Trump admits trade war 'cost' as markets hit
China raises tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%

China on Friday announced a set of countermeasures, stating…

China raises tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%

France could recognise Palestinian state 'in June': Macron

France could recognise Palestinian state 'in June': Macron

France plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference in New York in June on settling the Israel-Palestinian conflict, President Emmanuel…

Hostage families fear outcome of intense Israeli strikes on Gaza

Hostage families fear outcome of intense Israeli strikes on Gaza

The mother of an Israeli soldier held hostage in Gaza longs for her son's return, fearing that Israel's renewed bombardment of the territory puts his life at even greater risk.  …

US economist says White House got his tariff research 'all wrong'

US economist says White House got his tariff research 'all wrong'

An economist whose work was cited by US President Donald Trump's administration to justify sweeping tariffs has said officials misinterpreted the research -- and the levies should…

UK announces £10 million for Myanmar quake relief

UK announces £10 million for Myanmar quake relief

UK pledged £10 million ($12.9 million) in humanitarian aid for Myanmar on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people and caused widespread damage in the war-torn…

Myanmar quake toll passes 1,000 as rescuers dig for survivors

Myanmar quake toll passes 1,000 as rescuers dig for survivors

The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.…

Myanmar and Thailand hit by major earthquakes

Myanmar and Thailand hit by major earthquakes

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar on Friday, bringing down a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok and damaging…

Trump dismisses FBI role in Signal chat probe

Trump dismisses FBI role in Signal chat probe

FBI Director Kash Patel was not part of a Signal chat in which other Trump administration national security officials discussed detailed attack plans, but that didn't spare him from…

The Atlantic publishes Signal chat on Houthi strike plans

The Atlantic publishes Signal chat on Houthi strike plans

The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane…

Pilot, children survive Alaska plane crash into icy lake

Pilot, children survive Alaska plane crash into icy lake

A pilot and two children were rescued from a small plane that plunged into an icy lake in Alaska following an overnight search, officials said. The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser propeller…

West Bank Palestinians in 'extremely precarious' situation

West Bank Palestinians in 'extremely precarious' situation

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) denounced on Monday the "extremely precarious" situation of Palestinians displaced by the ongoing Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank.…

Russia hopes for 'progress' at Saudi talks

Russia hopes for 'progress' at Saudi talks

Moscow is hoping to achieve 'some progress' at talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a Russian negotiator told state media before the United States meets delegations from both Ukraine and…

At least 326 killed as Israel unleashes strikes on Gaza

At least 326 killed as Israel unleashes strikes on Gaza

At least 326 Palestinians have been killed as Israel launched a massive assault on Gaza, shattering the fragile two-month-old ceasefire with Hamas, according to Al Jazeera. Tuesday’s…

Israel pounds Hamas in Gaza in strikes that rescuers say killed 121

Israel pounds Hamas in Gaza in strikes that rescuers say killed 121

Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense campaign on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting more than 121 people killed, prompting Hamas to accuse Benjamin…

US President Trump says plans to speak with Russia's Putin on March 18

US President Trump says plans to speak with Russia's Putin on March 18

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he intended to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18. "I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work's been done over the weekend," Reuters news agency quoted Trump as saying to reporters on Air Force One flight to Washington.

Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump he supports his Ukraine efforts

Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump he supports his Ukraine efforts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told US counterpart Donald Trump in a call on Sunday that he supported his "direct and decisive" initiatives to end the three-year war in Ukraine,…