Iran’s Khamenei says Tehran will not negotiate under US ‘bully’ pressure

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — AFP/Files DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Tehran will not negotiate under pressure by a “bullying country”, a day after US President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to the… ​Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — AFP/FilesDUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader … Read more

South Korea’s President Yoon free, trials continue after court quashes detention

South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol reacts outside the Seoul detention centre after his release, in Uiwang, South Korea, March 8, 2025. — ReutersSeoul Central District Court cancels Yoon’s arrest warrant.Constitutional Court to decide over his reinstatement or removal.Some… ​South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol reacts outside the Seoul detention centre after his … Read more

World marks International Women’s Day with focus on rights, empowerment

Filipino women exchange flowers during a protest on International Women’s Day in Manila, Philippines. — Reuters/File From sports and politics to arts, medicine, education, and technology, women continue to break barriers and excel in every domain. Be it historic… ​Filipino women exchange flowers during a protest on International Women’s Day in Manila, Philippines. — Reuters/FileFrom … Read more

South Carolina carries out first firing squad execution in US in 15 years

Demonstrators hold hands as they sing the hymn “Amazing Grace” outside the South Carolina Department of Corrections , following the execution of death row inmate Brad Sigmon, 67, by firing squad method, at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia, South Carolina, US, March 7,… ​Demonstrators hold hands as they sing the hymn “Amazing Grace” … Read more

Trump dismisses claims of Musk-Rubio clash at White House

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President Trump’s senior adviser, Elon Musk. — Reuters/File WASHINGTON: Dismissing reports of a White House dispute, US President Donald Trump has insisted there was no clash between his senior adviser, Elon Musk, and Secretary of State… ​US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President Trump’s senior … Read more

Trump threatens new Russia sanctions after strikes on Ukraine

Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine March 7, 2025. — Reuters Comments came after Russia’s attack on Ukrainian energy facilities.Senior White House official echoed Trump’s message.US says talks… ​Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, … Read more

Thai court allows students to choose their hairstyles

Thai girls walk inside a school wearing school uniforms that are mandatory in the country, in Bangkok, Thailand September 15, 2020. — Reuters Students in Thailand, after fighting with the authorities for years, can now let their hairstyles be. ​Thai girls walk inside a school wearing school uniforms that are mandatory in the country, in … Read more

South Carolina to carry out first firing squad execution in US after 15 years

The South Carolina Department of Corrections headquarters is seen behind barbed wire fence, where death row inmate Brad Sigmon, 67, will be executed on Friday by firing squad method, at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia, South Carolina, US on March 6, 2025. —… ​The South Carolina Department of Corrections headquarters is seen behind … Read more