Sri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks

Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.

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Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech

Trump's hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.

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Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized

US forces have 'captured' a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.

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Modi in Israel live: India’s PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset

Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.

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India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters

India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.

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Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims

In his State of the Union address, US President Trump reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.

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Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies

China's Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.

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Donald Trump heckled during State of the Union

Donald Trump has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.

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Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’ if diplomacy ‘given priority’

Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks on eve of Geneva talks come as second US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East.

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Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen

A bus collided with a truck in Yemen's second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in 2026.

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Lawmaker ejected during Trump’s State of the Union address

Democrat Al Green was ejected from US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address over protest sign.

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Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears

Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

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Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has moved to restore diplomatic ties with the US and cooperate with the DEA.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462

These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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Suspect, four victims dead after stabbing attack in US state of Washington

A 32-year-old suspect stabbed four people to death before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy near Tacoma, Washington.

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US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations

Trump administration has sought to penalise pro-Palestine political activity and deport foreign-born student activists.

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State of the Union live: Trump to address nation amid tariff, Iran tensions

The US president is expected to use the primetime platform to push his agenda and bolster support before the midterms.

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How much power do drug cartels have in Mexico?

The killing of cartel leader 'El Mencho' by Mexican forces triggered a wave of violence in the country.

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Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action after Elon Musk criticism

President Sheinbaum responds to accusations from Musk that she was repeating what 'cartel bosses tell her to say'.

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Russia ‘has not won’ as Ukraine war enters fifth year, Zelenskyy says

European leaders travel to Kyiv to mark the war's fourth anniversary and pledge continued support for Ukraine.

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