Alan Greenspan, hailed as the greatest Federal Reserve chairman when he retired in 2006, but derided for a severe financial crisis that followed barely two years later, died on Monday (Jun 22) aged 100, NBC News reported.

The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning ahead of extreme heat engulfing England and Wales later this week.

A special commemorative walk was held on June 19 to mark the 150th anniversary of Richmond College, Galle.

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, ‌nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure of a soccer fan zone in Spain, as temperatures climbed towards record levels.

An Indian-origin athlete Rahul Sharma is currently viral all over social media for a feat he achieved for a cause bigger than materialistic priorities. He has set a record for running 566-kilometre across Sri Lanka for children's cancer cause.

US President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official US presidential aircraft.

President Donald Trump has taken the final journey aboard a Boeing 747-200B aircraft that has served as Air Force One for more than three decades, marking the end of an era in presidential aviation as a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 prepares to join the fleet. MORE..

Lionel Messi’s father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and his family asked the media for “humanity” on Thursday amid rumors about Jorge Messi’s health while his son competes at the World Cup.

China's State Council Information Office released a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions" on Wednesday morning.

A giant football roaming city streets may sound like the plot of a comedy film, but that's exactly what happened in El Salvador this week.

More than 400 cats destined for slaughter have been rescued in Vietnam after authorities dismantled an alleged feline theft ring, an animal welfare group has said.

India has temporarily blocked the Telegram app over concerns it may be used for cheating, days before a crucial medical entrance exam is set to be reheld.

As part of its 125th Jubilee celebrations, St. Bridget’s Convent will host “Shamrock Trail”, a Jubilee Walk and Carnival, on 4th July 2026, bringing together students, past pupils, parents, staff, well-wishers, and the wider community. MORE..

Australia’s weather bureau ​on Tuesday said an El ‌Nino event is underway in the tropical Pacific, with atmospheric indicators like ​trade winds, pressure and cloud ​patterns aligning with the weather phenomenon. MORE..

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates ​to a 31-year high on Tuesday, marking another landmark step in normalising monetary policy as it focused on taming price pressures from the energy shock caused by the ‌Iran war.

Donald Trump hosts a card of seven mixed martial arts fights to be held on Sunday inside a specially built arena on the White House's South Lawn on his 80th birthday, a spectacle spotlighting his norm-defying style at a tense moment in his presidency.

A backlash is growing in Japan over US President Donald Trump's use of popular anime and manga characters in his posts on social media. MORE..

The Trump administration has called on European nations to follow Washington's lead and impose travel restrictions on people who have recently been in Central African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak.