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Fears of a confrontation between Iran and the United States have mounted since attacks on two oil tankers at the entrance to the Gulf on Thursday, which Washington has blamed on Tehran. (Photo: File)

'Iran will not wage war against any nation,' says Hassan Rouhani

'Those facing us are a group of politicians with little experience,' said Rouhani.

18 Jun 2019 3:11 PM

Lawmakers in New York state last Friday (June 14) passed a bill aimed at protecting lower-income families from skyrocketing rents. (Photo: Representational | AP)

How cities around globe fighting skyrocketing rent

In a bid to curb runaway rates, Berlin has forced thousands of short-let apartment owners without tourist licences to halt their businesses.

18 Jun 2019 1:07 PM

The US Federal Aviation Administration has faulted Boeing for not telling regulators for more than a year that a safety indicator in the cockpit of the top-selling plane didn’t work as intended. (Photo: File)

Boeing made mistake in handling warning-system problem: CEO

Boeing and the FAA have said the warning light wasn’t critical for flight safety.

17 Jun 2019 12:43 PM

Nearly two-thirds of the roof of the Cathedral was severely damaged by the devastating fire. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame to hold first mass after fire

The Cathedral, whose construction began in 1160 and continued over a century, has been a World Heritage Site since 1991.

16 Jun 2019 6:21 PM

The ban by the Advertising Standards Authority would cover, for example, a woman failing to park a car, a man struggling to change a nappy or girls being less academic than boys. (Photo: Representational)

Britain bans offensive ads featuring 'harmful gender stereotypes'

The ban will not include some stereotypical scenarios that are judged not to cause as much offence in ads.

16 Jun 2019 4:27 PM

Almost $1 billion was promised by some of France’s richest and most powerful families and companies, some of whom sought to outbid each other, in the hours and days after the inferno. (Photo: AFP)

Rich donors pledged millions for Notre Dame, didn’t pay a cent

No money has been seen, according to Finot, as donors wait to see how the reconstruction plans progress and fight it out over contracts.

16 Jun 2019 1:38 PM

President Emmanuel Macron has set an ambitious target of five years for restoring Notre-Dame, which was gutted by a fire on April 15 that felled its steeple and consumed the lattice of beams supporting the roof. (Photo: File)

Paris's Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire

Worshippers will be expected to don hard hats but priests will be wearing their ceremonial garb.

15 Jun 2019 2:33 PM

Julian Assange asserts that he is a journalist with First Amendment protections. (Photo: AP)

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces extradition hearing

US officials have made clear their intention to prosecute Assange under Espionage Act, blaming him for publication of secret documents.

14 Jun 2019 1:41 PM

According to Belgian media reports, 50-60 Belgian children under 18 are in the camps of Al-Hol, Roj and Ain Issa in Syria. (Photo: AP)

Belgium to bring home six orphans of jihadists slain in Syria

‘These are children who were alone in camps, who have no support. No question of taking back parents who joined terrorist groups,’ he said.

13 Jun 2019 6:54 PM

The treaty further bars the US from prosecuting Assange for any other crime beyond those outlined in the extradition request. (Photo: ANI)

UK approves US request for Julian Assange's extradition

The US will detail all charges against Assange on Friday when it seeks his extradition in a London court.

13 Jun 2019 3:22 PM

Meta canceled the June 30 municipal elections fearing tensions would rise if they were held, because the opposition was boycotting them and threatening to prevent the voting from taking place. (Photo: AP)

Albania’s Parliament to vote on ousting President

The governing Socialists need 94 votes to oust Meta which they don’t have in the 140-seat parliament.

13 Jun 2019 3:17 PM

Known by his initials MBS, 32-year-old Prince Mohammed has shaken up Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East since he was elevated to crown prince in 2017. (Photo: File)

Sister of Saudi Crown Prince faces trial in Paris over alleged assault

The trial is due to be judged on July 9, the source said.

13 Jun 2019 1:51 PM

The former foreign minister is the favourite among 10 candidates vying to succeed Theresa May, who is stepping down after twice delaying Britain's departure from the European Union. (Photo: File)

Would only take Britain out of EU without deal as 'last resort': Boris Johnson

He did not repeat his previous threat to withhold the multi-billion-euro payment May agreed to cover Britain's EU liabilities.

13 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

Bookmakers have ex-foreign secretary Boris Johnson as their odds-on favourite to win the contest to replace her. (Photo: AP)

Who will replace May? First round of voting begins for next British PM

Conservative MPs hold their first secret ballot in the governing party's leadership contest as they begin whittling down the contenders.

13 Jun 2019 11:26 AM

The French leader had offered the young oak to Trump during a state visit to Washington in 2018, and the two shovelled dirt around it under the watchful eyes of their wives — and cameras from around the world. (Photo: AP)

'Will send another': Macron offers Trump replacement 'friendship' oak

The tree was a symbolic gesture and came from a northern French forest where 2,000 US Marines died during World War I.

13 Jun 2019 9:54 AM

Hussain regularly makes television addresses or telephone speeches to his supporters, where he heavily criticises the Pakistan Army and ISI for alleged ‘military oppression’ of Muhajirs. (Photo: ANI)

London Police seek additional 12-hour detention of MQM chief Altaf Hussain

Hussain was detained at Southwark Police Station, and request has been submitted for additional detention after expiry of 24-hour deadline.

12 Jun 2019 5:26 PM

Nirav Modi is wanted in India for nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi's bail plea rejected for fourth time by UK High Court

Judge Ingrid Simpler said there is evidence to see that manipulation and attempt to destroy evidence has been made.

12 Jun 2019 3:04 PM

She remains premier until her replacement is chosen, likely in late July, and whoever it is will automatically enter Downing Street. (Photo: File)

Beating Boris Johnson: Race to replace Theresa May as Britain's PM begins

11 Conservative MPs are vying to succeed May, who quit as the party's leader on Friday over her failure to take Britain out of EU on time.

12 Jun 2019 12:54 PM

Modi has already been denied bail at three previous attempts at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, as the judge ruled there was substantial risk that he would fail to surrender and deemed the bail security offered as insufficient. (Photo: File)

Hearing of Nirav Modi bail plea concludes, final decision today

Justice Simler said as matter is of 'some importance', she would take some time to consider it and hand down her ruling on Wednesday.

12 Jun 2019 9:20 AM

In a quirk of history, authorities only discovered in 2016 that the building that draws millions of visitors every year had never had planning permission since construction began in 1882. (Photo: AFP)

Famous Spain's Sagrada Familia is now legal construction, gets permit after 137 years

The basilica is Barcelona's most visited monument.

11 Jun 2019 2:01 PM