This week’s biggest stories from the Global South: Colombia senator's shooting, billion-dollar scam industry, rising measles cases in Mongolia
This week’s biggest stories from the Global South: Colombia senator's shooting, billion-dollar scam industry, rising measles cases in Mongolia
China narrows gap with US in global finance rankings as digital economy rises
China narrows gap with US in global finance rankings as digital economy rises
How researchers hid secret AI prompts to get positive reviews on papers
How researchers hid secret AI prompts to get positive reviews on papers
Egypt to permit Chinese companies to use yuan for business
Egypt to permit Chinese companies to use yuan for business
Crew rescued in Red Sea after attack on Greek vessel near Yemen, maritime security firms say
Crew rescued in Red Sea after attack on Greek vessel near Yemen, maritime security firms say
Influential far-right minister lashes out at Netanyahu over Gaza war policy
Influential far-right minister lashes out at Netanyahu over Gaza war policy
South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-President Yoon
South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-President Yoon
Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to deter China, Yomiuri reports
Japan to export used destroyers to Philippines to deter China, Yomiuri reports
Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil
Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil
China opens third extension to sensitive Taiwan Strait flight path
China opens third extension to sensitive Taiwan Strait flight path
Australia police charge man over alleged arson on Melbourne synagogue
Australia police charge man over alleged arson on Melbourne synagogue
Dalai Lama turns 90, gets global support in challenge for China
Dalai Lama turns 90, gets global support in challenge for China
Iran's Khamenei attends public event after weeks of war with Israel
Iran's Khamenei attends public event after weeks of war with Israel
BRICS agree to joint statement ahead of Rio leaders summit
BRICS agree to joint statement ahead of Rio leaders summit
Israel's Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal ceasefire deal
Israel's Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal ceasefire deal
South Korea presidential adviser heads to Washington ahead of tariffs deadline
South Korea presidential adviser heads to Washington ahead of tariffs deadline
Dalai Lama hopes to live beyond 130 years, much longer than predicted
Dalai Lama hopes to live beyond 130 years, much longer than predicted
Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Japan braces for more quakes, authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Trump says tariff letters to 12 countries signed, going out Monday
Trump says tariff letters to 12 countries signed, going out Monday
Trump says there could be a Gaza deal next week
Trump says there could be a Gaza deal next week
Australian authorities condemn arson attack on Melbourne synagogue
Australian authorities condemn arson attack on Melbourne synagogue
Eastern China swelters under early heatwave, threatening crops and industry
Eastern China swelters under early heatwave, threatening crops and industry
Exclusive-China signals investment in Brazil-led global forest fund, sources say
Exclusive-China signals investment in Brazil-led global forest fund, sources say
From cricket to wrestling: A country-by-country look at Asia’s favourite sports
From cricket to wrestling: A country-by-country look at Asia’s favourite sports
Peru ramps up fight against illegal mining, kicks most informal miners off permit scheme
Peru ramps up fight against illegal mining, kicks most informal miners off permit scheme
Chinese captain in Baltic sea cable damage case appears in Hong Kong court
Chinese captain in Baltic sea cable damage case appears in Hong Kong court
Germany's Merz held call with Trump on Ukraine arms deliveries
Germany's Merz held call with Trump on Ukraine arms deliveries
Facing settler threats, Palestinian Bedouins forced out of rural West Bank community
Facing settler threats, Palestinian Bedouins forced out of rural West Bank community
What Thais are saying about the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn
What Thais are saying about the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn
China helped Pakistan with 'live inputs' in conflict with India, Indian Army deputy chief says
China helped Pakistan with 'live inputs' in conflict with India, Indian Army deputy chief says
Saudi Arabia's current priority is a permanent Gaza ceasefire, foreign minister says
Saudi Arabia's current priority is a permanent Gaza ceasefire, foreign minister says
Exclusive-Regulators warned Air India Express about delay on Airbus engine fix, forging records
Exclusive-Regulators warned Air India Express about delay on Airbus engine fix, forging records
The two Panchen Lamas: China's role in Tibet and the clash with the Dalai Lama
The two Panchen Lamas: China's role in Tibet and the clash with the Dalai Lama
Myanmar junta says 93 child soldiers already released, as it counters UN criticism
Myanmar junta says 93 child soldiers already released, as it counters UN criticism
Chinese national missing in Thailand rescued, embassy warns of shady job offers
Chinese national missing in Thailand rescued, embassy warns of shady job offers
Trump says he expects Hamas decision in 24 hours on 'final' peace proposal
Trump says he expects Hamas decision in 24 hours on 'final' peace proposal
Malaysia dismantles Islamic State network involving workers from Bangladesh
Malaysia dismantles Islamic State network involving workers from Bangladesh
Blistering heat and empty chairs mar UN's flagship development event
Blistering heat and empty chairs mar UN's flagship development event
Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard
Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard
Indonesia resumes search for 30 missing ferry passengers
Indonesia resumes search for 30 missing ferry passengers
Indian minister backs Dalai Lama's position on successor, contradicting China
Indian minister backs Dalai Lama's position on successor, contradicting China
World's biggest climate fund ramps up investment plans
World's biggest climate fund ramps up investment plans
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
