This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Mother given life sentence for trafficking daughter, mistrial in Maradona's suit, quarry collapse kills 19
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Mother given life sentence for trafficking daughter, mistrial in Maradona's suit, quarry collapse kills 19
North Korea criticises 'hostile' monitoring group's report on Russia ties
North Korea criticises 'hostile' monitoring group's report on Russia ties
US asks Australia to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
US asks Australia to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say
Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say
Russia accepts Taliban's nominated ambassador to Moscow
Russia accepts Taliban's nominated ambassador to Moscow
Saudi Arabia says Israel shows 'extremism' by blocking West Bank visit
Saudi Arabia says Israel shows 'extremism' by blocking West Bank visit
Thailand Roundup: Pride Month, Miss World, closure of border with Cambodia
Thailand Roundup: Pride Month, Miss World, closure of border with Cambodia
China's Yunnan hit with floods, mudslides from intense rains
China's Yunnan hit with floods, mudslides from intense rains
China accuses US of using Shangri-La dialogue to 'create disputes'
China accuses US of using Shangri-La dialogue to 'create disputes'
Another railway track damaged in Russia's Bryansk region, Russian Railways say
Another railway track damaged in Russia's Bryansk region, Russian Railways say
Opal Suchata Chuangsri becomes Thailand’s first Miss World
Opal Suchata Chuangsri becomes Thailand’s first Miss World
Analysis-Europe bristles at US proposals at Asian gathering, India-Pakistan hostility on show
Analysis-Europe bristles at US proposals at Asian gathering, India-Pakistan hostility on show
Indonesia quarry collapse kills 19, search continues for victims trapped under rubble
Indonesia quarry collapse kills 19, search continues for victims trapped under rubble
China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum
China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum
Saab CEO sees Europe streamlining defence demands amid spending push
Saab CEO sees Europe streamlining defence demands amid spending push
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to provide financial support to Syria's state employees, Saudi foreign minister says
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to provide financial support to Syria's state employees, Saudi foreign minister says
Philippines defence chief says China needs to overcome 'deficit of trust'
Philippines defence chief says China needs to overcome 'deficit of trust'
Chinese spying on Dutch industries 'intensifying': Dutch defence minister
Chinese spying on Dutch industries 'intensifying': Dutch defence minister
India says changed tactics worked well in conflict with Pakistan
India says changed tactics worked well in conflict with Pakistan
China bristles at Macron linking Ukraine defence to Taiwan threats
China bristles at Macron linking Ukraine defence to Taiwan threats
Trump says he plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
Trump says he plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
Turkish authorities order detention of dozens of opposition officials in widening crackdown
Turkish authorities order detention of dozens of opposition officials in widening crackdown
Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China
Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China
New Zealand swears in new deputy prime minister
New Zealand swears in new deputy prime minister
Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, asks Asian allies to spend more on defence
Pentagon chief warns of imminent China threat, asks Asian allies to spend more on defence
Indonesia drops 1.8 million families from social assistance scheme
Indonesia drops 1.8 million families from social assistance scheme
Japan says there is no easy concession on US tariffs, seeks more talks in June
Japan says there is no easy concession on US tariffs, seeks more talks in June
Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87
Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87
Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
Factbox-Trump's multi-pronged attack on Harvard explained
Factbox-Trump's multi-pronged attack on Harvard explained
Pakistan to upgrade diplomatic ties with Afghanistan in easing of tensions
Pakistan to upgrade diplomatic ties with Afghanistan in easing of tensions
France's Macron calls for Asian coalitions as he warns of US-China divisions
France's Macron calls for Asian coalitions as he warns of US-China divisions
Risk of new nuclear proliferation cycle, Australia's defence minister warns
Risk of new nuclear proliferation cycle, Australia's defence minister warns
Indian Navy will lead New Delhi's response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says
Indian Navy will lead New Delhi's response to any future Pakistani aggression, minister says
Russian captain involved in US tanker crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter in UK court
Russian captain involved in US tanker crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter in UK court
Chinese students face anxious wait for visas under US crackdown
Chinese students face anxious wait for visas under US crackdown
Exclusive-Pakistan, India close to completing border troop reduction, senior Pakistani general says
Exclusive-Pakistan, India close to completing border troop reduction, senior Pakistani general says
NZ defence minister pledges more deployments, co-operation
NZ defence minister pledges more deployments, co-operation
Rock collapse at Indonesia quarry kills at least 10 people
Rock collapse at Indonesia quarry kills at least 10 people
US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence
US pushes security ally Australia to spend more on defence
France may toughen stance on Israel if it continues blocking Gaza aid, Macron says
France may toughen stance on Israel if it continues blocking Gaza aid, Macron says
Global universities seek to lure US-bound students amid Trump crackdown
Global universities seek to lure US-bound students amid Trump crackdown
Sadio Mane invests $20 million in hometown agro project
Sadio Mane invests $20 million in hometown agro project
Sanchez pledges to restore normality in Ceuta after mass migrant arrivals
Sanchez pledges to restore normality in Ceuta after mass migrant arrivals
Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia
Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia
Israelis rally against Netanyahu government ahead of October election
Israelis rally against Netanyahu government ahead of October election
Niger women pray for peace amid France tensions
Niger women pray for peace amid France tensions
Lula rejects Trump's terrorist designation for Brazilian gangs
Lula rejects Trump's terrorist designation for Brazilian gangs
Israel's Ben-Gvir calls for dismantling Palestinian Authority and Hamas
Israel's Ben-Gvir calls for dismantling Palestinian Authority and Hamas
IRGC rally fills capital as over 300,000 take part in 'Devotees of Iran' march
IRGC rally fills capital as over 300,000 take part in 'Devotees of Iran' march
Ceuta migrant transfer descends into chaos as port camp fills
Ceuta migrant transfer descends into chaos as port camp fills
Macron warns Russian hybrid attack threat to Europe is 'real'
Macron warns Russian hybrid attack threat to Europe is 'real'
Nigeria investigates deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody
Nigeria investigates deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody
Mamdani says he will not join Netanyahu protests in New York
Mamdani says he will not join Netanyahu protests in New York
China accuses Philippines of ‘false narratives’ after South China sea collision
China accuses Philippines of ‘false narratives’ after South China sea collision
‘I need you’ - Netanyahu rallies Likud supporters ahead of Israel election
‘I need you’ - Netanyahu rallies Likud supporters ahead of Israel election
Families give DNA samples as 129 remain missing in Indonesia ship disaster
Families give DNA samples as 129 remain missing in Indonesia ship disaster
Sheinbaum pushes back at Trump and rejects any interference in Mexico
Sheinbaum pushes back at Trump and rejects any interference in Mexico
Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20
Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20
‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally
‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally
Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians
Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians
Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide
Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide
‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade
‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade
Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts
Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts
Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference
Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference
Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes
Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes
‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis
‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis
Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day
Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day
Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS
Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS
Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says
Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says
Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news
Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news
‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge
‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge
