Donald Trump says the ceasefire agreement with Iran is effectively over, blasting the country's leadership as ‘scum’ and ‘cuckoo’ after fresh exchanges of fire. He has expressed little confidence in further negotiations, but…

The impeachment trial of vice-president Sara Duterte has begun in Manila, with her defence team arguing that the proceedings must strictly follow the constitution and respect the will of the millions of voters…

Two bomb explosions in central Damascus have injured eighteen people during Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, highlighting the continuing security challenges facing the country after years of conflict. The blasts occurred near the…

Christians in Chhattisgarh state, India, are facing increasing pressure to abandon their faith and participate in traditional tribal religious practices. In Narayanpur district, two Christian families were reportedly ordered to leave their village…

Nepal’s tea industry is facing a serious crisis after India introduced stricter export procedures for Nepali tea, forcing the closure of more than eighty factories and tea estates across the eastern districts of…

The USA and Iran are reportedly preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending recent hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Details released by US officials outline a broad framework…

Christians living in the Arabian peninsula are facing growing uncertainty, primarily because of the Iran conflict. According to Bishop Aldo Berardi, Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, many believers are migrant workers from Asia…

At least two people, including a woman and a child, were reportedly killed when Taliban forces opened fire on demonstrators in Herat, western Afghanistan, during a rare public protest. The gathering was organised…

Tensions in the Gulf have risen sharply after the USA carried out what it described as self-defence strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The military said the…

India has given a red-carpet welcome to Myanmar’s president Min Aung Hlaing on his first official visit since taking office, signalling a strengthening of ties between the two neighbouring countries. Discussions have focussed…