Japan issues major tsunami warning after powerful earthquake
Japan asks residents along its western coast to evacuate to higher ground after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning
Eastern countries usher in new year, as celebrations kick off
Meanwhile in Malta, many are preparing for a celebratory night. Luckily, the forecast for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day promises dry conditions with cloudy skies
Nissan releases longer-range revamped electric car

Nissan has launched a longer-range version of its electric vehicle, The...

Nissan has launched a longer-range version of...

Azerbaijan hits out at international press that reported money laundering network

Azerbaijan’s presidential aide, Ali Hasanov, said the stories about the Azerbaijan Laundromat were a smear, adding that the regime was the victim of a...

Azerbaijan’s presidential aide, Ali Hasanov, said the...

Indian journalist shot dead in Bangalore

A prominent Indian journalist, said to be critical of Hindu nationalist politics, has been shot dead outside her home in Bangalore, police say

A prominent Indian journalist, said to be critical of Hindu...

Category 5 Hurricane Irma: makes landfall in Caribbean

One of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded, Hurricane Irma made...

One of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded,...

Rare malaria case causes death of young girl in Italy

The death of a 4-year-old girl in Italy is puzzling doctors as mosquito-borne...

The death of a 4-year-old girl in Italy is puzzling doctors...

Myanmar conflict: nearly 125,000 refugees flood into Bangladesh

The number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Myanmar into Bangladesh is rising...

The number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Myanmar into...

Fake images make a bad situation worse in Myanmar

Images from other conflicts, some from 30 years ago, are being used as...

Images from other conflicts, some from 30 years ago, are...

Indian hospital being investigated over infant deaths

A second Indian hospital is being investigated after it was reported that...

A second Indian hospital is being investigated after it was...

The Caribbean braces itself for incoming hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a category four storm as several warnings...

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a category four storm...

Kim Jong-un 'begging for war': North Korea nuclear crisis

North Korea seen to be moving what appears to be an intercontinental ballistic...

North Korea seen to be moving what appears to be an...

US envoy to UN on North Korea: We don’t want war, but our patience is not unlimited

The United States has urged the UN Security Council to quickly slap North Korea with the ‘strongest possible sanctions’

The United States has urged the UN Security Council to...

MOAS quits the Med: 'Search and rescue is not the solution to the ongoing migration crisis'

"MOAS does not want to become part of a mechanism where there is no guarantee of safe harbour or welcome for those being assisted and rescued at sea. In...

"MOAS does not want to become part of a mechanism...

Trump 'to scrap' amnesty for young immigrants

US President Donald Trump has decided to scrap a programme that protects young...

US President Donald Trump has decided to scrap a programme...

Canada provides asylum to gay people fleeing persecution in Chechnya

Canada is secretly providing asylum to gay men fleeing Chechnya, Russia in...

Canada is secretly providing asylum to gay men fleeing...

Tensions increase: South Korea simulates attack on North's main nuclear test site

Tensions increase as South Korea simulates an attack on North Korea's main nuclear test site, following the most powerful nuclear attack cast by the North...

Tensions increase as South Korea simulates an attack on...

Myanmar blocks all UN aid to civilians at centre of Rohingya crisis

All UN aid agencies have been blocked from prioviding vital supplies to...

All UN aid agencies have been blocked from prioviding vital...

Duchess of Cambridge expecting third child

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate are said to...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate are...

Germany elections: Merkel leads Schulz in polls

According to media reports, opinion polls suggest Angela Merkel could secure a...

According to media reports, opinion polls suggest Angela...