International

India launches world’s largest population count

India's population count has officially begun, with more than three million officials launching the world’s largest national population count in a yearlong process set...

Fertiliser supply crisis hits South Asia farmers

War fallout reaches rural households A growing fertiliser supply crisis linked to tensions in the Middle East is beginning to affect farmers across South Asia,...

17 EU states voice concern over renewed escalation in Lebanon

Ministers warn over escalating violence Foreign ministers from 17 European countries issued a joint statement, raising alarm over the worsening situation in the Middle East...

Russia launches massive drone attack on Ukraine amid stalled talks

Hundreds of Russian drones strike Ukraine Russian forces launched hundreds of drones across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least five people and damaging critical infrastructure,...

7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, one dead

Strong tremor shakes Molucca Sea region A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Molucca Sea off Ternate, Indonesia, early Thursday, killing at least one person. The quake...