North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees air drills, calls for stepped-up war preparation

Bangladesh arrests 200 in nationwide security sweep, seizes weapons and contraband

Bangladesh arrests 200 in nationwide security sweep, seizes weapons and contraband
Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey

Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey
US to start European troop withdrawal discussions later this year, US NATO ambassador says

US to start European troop withdrawal discussions later this year, US NATO ambassador says
China launches world's biggest car ship with 7,000 vehicles to Europe

China launches world's biggest car ship with 7,000 vehicles to Europe
Assailant who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years

Assailant who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years
US freight industry hopes for back-to-school demand boost after tariff truce

US freight industry hopes for back-to-school demand boost after tariff truce
Thailand builds high-tech ‘Zoo of the Future’ to lead wildlife conservation

Thailand builds high-tech ‘Zoo of the Future’ to lead wildlife conservation
Europeans and Zelenskiy agree Russian stance is 'unacceptable', Starmer says

Europeans and Zelenskiy agree Russian stance is 'unacceptable', Starmer says
Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says

Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says
World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans as arrears cleared

World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans as arrears cleared
Turkey's Celebi sues India over 'vague' clearance pullback amid Pakistan conflict

Turkey's Celebi sues India over 'vague' clearance pullback amid Pakistan conflict
Iran, Europeans hold nuclear talks, agree to more, diplomats say

Iran, Europeans hold nuclear talks, agree to more, diplomats say
Russia jails Australian man for 13 years for fighting on Ukraine's side
Russia jails Australian man for 13 years for fighting on Ukraine's side
Trump says Iran needs to move quickly on nuclear proposal

Trump says Iran needs to move quickly on nuclear proposal
Conflict and climate drive record global hunger in 2024, UN says

Conflict and climate drive record global hunger in 2024, UN says
Bird flu in top chicken exporter Brazil triggers trade bans

Bird flu in top chicken exporter Brazil triggers trade bans
Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results

Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results
Indonesia seizes ship carrying methamphetamine, cocaine worth $426 million
Indonesia seizes ship carrying methamphetamine, cocaine worth $426 million
Vietnam approves $1.5 billion investment plan by Trump Organization and partner

Vietnam approves $1.5 billion investment plan by Trump Organization and partner
Ukraine to make securing a ceasefire a priority in Istanbul talks, says source

Ukraine to make securing a ceasefire a priority in Istanbul talks, says source
EDF's protests against Czech nuclear energy deal affecting country's security, PM Fiala says

EDF's protests against Czech nuclear energy deal affecting country's security, PM Fiala says
Japan remains committed to moon missions as Trump cuts NASA budget, JAXA chief says

Japan remains committed to moon missions as Trump cuts NASA budget, JAXA chief says
South Korea minister says deadline tight to reach deal on US tariffs

South Korea minister says deadline tight to reach deal on US tariffs
UK names son of ex-Hong Kong governor as ambassador to China
UK names son of ex-Hong Kong governor as ambassador to China
Trump wraps up Gulf tour with AI and energy deals in UAE

Trump wraps up Gulf tour with AI and energy deals in UAE
Trump says he will return to Washington after Gulf tour

Trump says he will return to Washington after Gulf tour
Thai construction tycoon and 14 others surrender to police over fatal Bangkok tower collapse

Thai construction tycoon and 14 others surrender to police over fatal Bangkok tower collapse
Britain's audit on China relations to be released in June, sources say

Britain's audit on China relations to be released in June, sources say
China-US 90-day tariff truce should be extended, Global Times says

China-US 90-day tariff truce should be extended, Global Times says
Taiwan president rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills

Taiwan president rallies the troops ahead of possible Chinese drills
Two climbers, from India and Philippines, die on Everest
Two climbers, from India and Philippines, die on Everest
Taiwan meets with US for tariff talks in South Korea

Taiwan meets with US for tariff talks in South Korea
Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit

Rubio says NATO members will agree to 5% defense spending over next decade by June summit
Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front

Russia says forces capture two settlements, Ukraine says fighting continues throughout front
UAE keen to work with US on regional peace, president tells Trump

UAE keen to work with US on regional peace, president tells Trump
Mali hearing on Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto mines postponed to May 22

Mali hearing on Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto mines postponed to May 22
UN will not take part in US-backed aid effort in Gaza

UN will not take part in US-backed aid effort in Gaza
Ready to talk about peace with India, says Pakistan PM Sharif

Ready to talk about peace with India, says Pakistan PM Sharif
Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine

Putin's negotiator at Istanbul talks says Moscow's aim is to secure a long-lasting peace with Ukraine
Diamond magnate Nirav Modi refused bail pending extradition from UK to India
Diamond magnate Nirav Modi refused bail pending extradition from UK to India
Erdogan tells Zelenskiy that Turkey to host him, Putin when they are ready

Erdogan tells Zelenskiy that Turkey to host him, Putin when they are ready
Zelenskiy says no need for Putin meeting if technical talks agree ceasefire

Zelenskiy says no need for Putin meeting if technical talks agree ceasefire
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
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly