International
Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy
Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.
Pakistan
Hasina's daughter resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations
Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization's Southeast Asia head and …
International
Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
Business
PNB to enter wealth management services, beef up credit card portfolio
The state-run lender plans to launch wealth management services in early 2027 and is adding …
'People were trampling me': Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire …
Pakistan
Explainer: Why is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so important?
The Iran-backed Houthis are seeking to control the whole Yemeni …
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in …
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in …
International
Hospitality industry fears jobs at risk from plan to give mayors powers to impose ‘tourist tax’
The sector is concerned by reports that there won’t be a cap on the levy …
International
Russian drones kill at least nine in strikes targeting warehouses and ports in Ukraine – Europe live
The strikes come after it was revealed that Ukraine’s president Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s plane was almost …