Bessent no-show, BRICS tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting

Bessent no-show, BRICS tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting
Bessent no-show, BRICS tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting

Bessent no-show, BRICS tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Luzon, Philippines, GFZ says
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Luzon, Philippines, GFZ says
China suffers $7.6 billion in losses from natural disasters in H1 2025

China suffers $7.6 billion in losses from natural disasters in H1 2025
China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing
China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing
Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says

Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says
Taiwan president to visit Paraguay next month, likely to make US transits

Taiwan president to visit Paraguay next month, likely to make US transits
Japan's ruling coalition seen losing upper house majority, polls show

Japan's ruling coalition seen losing upper house majority, polls show
US appeals court temporarily upholds protected status for Afghans

US appeals court temporarily upholds protected status for Afghans
Indonesia rescues 11 who swam for hours to survive boat capsize
Indonesia rescues 11 who swam for hours to survive boat capsize
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary depart space station for return flight

Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary depart space station for return flight
Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza

Egypt says Israel-EU agreement has not increased aid to Gaza
How Vietnam’s nine new laws are rewriting rules for schools, salaries and state money

How Vietnam’s nine new laws are rewriting rules for schools, salaries and state money
EU threatens countermeasures over US tariffs, Trump says he is open to talks

EU threatens countermeasures over US tariffs, Trump says he is open to talks
Iranian lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz still under review, no decision yet to close it
Iranian lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz still under review, no decision yet to close it
China steps in as US pulls back from diplomacy, report says

China steps in as US pulls back from diplomacy, report says
Pakistan to create new paramilitary force ahead of more protests by Imran Khan's party

Pakistan to create new paramilitary force ahead of more protests by Imran Khan's party
Nigeria's former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says

Nigeria's former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says
Resolving border friction key for mutual trust, India foreign minister tells China

Resolving border friction key for mutual trust, India foreign minister tells China
Japan ruling party support plunges ahead of national election in NHK poll

Japan ruling party support plunges ahead of national election in NHK poll
Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn hit by ethics investigation, source and media say

Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn hit by ethics investigation, source and media say
Russian military chief Gerasimov inspects forces fighting in eastern Ukraine

Russian military chief Gerasimov inspects forces fighting in eastern Ukraine
Indonesia scales down search for 17 missing after Bali ferry disaster

Indonesia scales down search for 17 missing after Bali ferry disaster
Australia fires first HIMARS long-range rocket in war game with US

Australia fires first HIMARS long-range rocket in war game with US
Rescued crew of Greek ship sunk by Houthis taken to Saudi Arabia
Rescued crew of Greek ship sunk by Houthis taken to Saudi Arabia
Iran says it will respond to reimposition of UN sanctions

Iran says it will respond to reimposition of UN sanctions
Air India CEO says investigation into Ahmedabad crash raises new questions

Air India CEO says investigation into Ahmedabad crash raises new questions
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands region, geophysics agency says
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands region, geophysics agency says
Zelenskiy thanks Trump for readiness to support Ukraine

Zelenskiy thanks Trump for readiness to support Ukraine
Avoiding trade curbs vital for normalisation of ties, India tells China

Avoiding trade curbs vital for normalisation of ties, India tells China
Twelve Hong Kong activists appeal convictions in landmark '47 democrats' case

Twelve Hong Kong activists appeal convictions in landmark '47 democrats' case
India roundup: Air India crash investigations, missing student found dead, drug bust

India roundup: Air India crash investigations, missing student found dead, drug bust
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: U.S. visa cuts on Africa, Air India crash investigation, tariff war on Mexico

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: U.S. visa cuts on Africa, Air India crash investigation, tariff war on Mexico
New Zealand aims to double foreign international education market by 2034

New Zealand aims to double foreign international education market by 2034
Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides in parts of New Zealand
Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides in parts of New Zealand
EU and Indonesia's major free trade deal to boost agriculture and businesses

EU and Indonesia's major free trade deal to boost agriculture and businesses
Russia, China discuss Ukraine war and ties with the United States

Russia, China discuss Ukraine war and ties with the United States
How Chinese scientists’ mouse brain map could advance human neuroscience

How Chinese scientists’ mouse brain map could advance human neuroscience
EU, Indonesia strike political agreement to advance free trade deal

EU, Indonesia strike political agreement to advance free trade deal
China says Dalai Lama succession issue a 'thorn' in relations with India

China says Dalai Lama succession issue a 'thorn' in relations with India
Cambodia marks UNESCO recognition of Khmer Rouge sites as places of 'peace and reflection'

Cambodia marks UNESCO recognition of Khmer Rouge sites as places of 'peace and reflection'
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, discharged from hospital

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, discharged from hospital
China's Xi sends congratulations to Suriname President-elect Simons

China's Xi sends congratulations to Suriname President-elect Simons
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says

Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says
Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru

Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru
Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks

Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks
Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31

Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31
Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal

Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair