Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week

Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week

Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
EU's Kallas says Russia not truly interested in peace in Ukraine

EU's Kallas says Russia not truly interested in peace in Ukraine
China, Brazil pledge to defend free trade as presidents meet in Beijing

China, Brazil pledge to defend free trade as presidents meet in Beijing
China offers Latin America and the Caribbean billions in bid to rival US influence

China offers Latin America and the Caribbean billions in bid to rival US influence
Down, but not out: Philippines election gifts Duterte a shot at political survival

Down, but not out: Philippines election gifts Duterte a shot at political survival
South Korea Jeju Air crash families file criminal complaint against minister, 14 others

South Korea Jeju Air crash families file criminal complaint against minister, 14 others
Russia rejects 'biased' UN ruling on 2014 downing of Malaysian airliner

Russia rejects 'biased' UN ruling on 2014 downing of Malaysian airliner
WHO warns of permanent impact of hunger on a generation of Gazans

WHO warns of permanent impact of hunger on a generation of Gazans
Former CNPC chairman sentenced to 13 years in prison for bribery

Former CNPC chairman sentenced to 13 years in prison for bribery
Indian border villagers want recompense for damages in Pakistan clashes

Indian border villagers want recompense for damages in Pakistan clashes
Chinese exporters to US tread warily as tariff uncertainties linger

Chinese exporters to US tread warily as tariff uncertainties linger
Sweden detains suspected spy, TV reports diplomat in custody
Sweden detains suspected spy, TV reports diplomat in custody
Factbox-South Korea new leader Lee Jae-myung's policy pledges

Factbox-South Korea new leader Lee Jae-myung's policy pledges
Two Taiwan allies attend Beijing forum as China steps up diplomatic pressure

Two Taiwan allies attend Beijing forum as China steps up diplomatic pressure
Asia Pacific trade envoys to discuss multilateral cooperation in tariff era

Asia Pacific trade envoys to discuss multilateral cooperation in tariff era
Factbox-Key promises by South Korea's conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo

Factbox-Key promises by South Korea's conservative presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo
US says Trump's 'unification' comment was about US-China trade

US says Trump's 'unification' comment was about US-China trade
US slashes 'de minimis' tariff on small China parcels to as low as 30%

US slashes 'de minimis' tariff on small China parcels to as low as 30%
Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s party barred from election as party registration suspended

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s party barred from election as party registration suspended
Australia's conservative Liberal party elect first woman leader after election loss
Australia's conservative Liberal party elect first woman leader after election loss
Ukraine's Zelenskiy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul

Ukraine's Zelenskiy insists on face-to-face talks with Putin in Istanbul
Japan's finance minister wants to discuss forex with Bessent at G7

Japan's finance minister wants to discuss forex with Bessent at G7
Japanese 'salarymen' inspire with cheerleading acrobatics

Japanese 'salarymen' inspire with cheerleading acrobatics
Detained in The Hague, Philippines' Duterte wins hometown mayoral election

Detained in The Hague, Philippines' Duterte wins hometown mayoral election
Pakistan finance minister: conflict with India won't have large fiscal impact

Pakistan finance minister: conflict with India won't have large fiscal impact
UN aviation body rules Russia downed Malaysian airliner

UN aviation body rules Russia downed Malaysian airliner
Palestinian president lifts ban on operations of Qatar's Al Jazeera TV inside Palestinian territory

Palestinian president lifts ban on operations of Qatar's Al Jazeera TV inside Palestinian territory
Major developments in Trump's trade war

Major developments in Trump's trade war
Trump says he could go to Turkey to join Russia, Ukraine

Trump says he could go to Turkey to join Russia, Ukraine
Trump says US is ready to help India, Pakistan with trade

Trump says US is ready to help India, Pakistan with trade
Nations meet at UN for 'killer robot' talks as regulation lags

Nations meet at UN for 'killer robot' talks as regulation lags
Ukraine says Russia 'completely ignoring' ceasefire proposal

Ukraine says Russia 'completely ignoring' ceasefire proposal
Elon Musk invited to Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, planning note says

Elon Musk invited to Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, planning note says
Pakistan Roundup: Trump pledges increased trade, Imran Khan’s death, military talks with India delayed

Pakistan Roundup: Trump pledges increased trade, Imran Khan’s death, military talks with India delayed
Colombia to sign onto China's Belt and Road initiative, Petro says

Colombia to sign onto China's Belt and Road initiative, Petro says
China's official media welcome US tariff deal, others sceptical

China's official media welcome US tariff deal, others sceptical
India, Pakistan military operations chiefs hold talks by phone, CNN-News18 says

India, Pakistan military operations chiefs hold talks by phone, CNN-News18 says
Prosecutor seeks 6 years in jail for independent Russian election monitor

Prosecutor seeks 6 years in jail for independent Russian election monitor
EU sees Syria instability as terror risk

EU sees Syria instability as terror risk
Iran is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, Tehran says

Iran is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, Tehran says
Taiwan test fires for first time new US-supplied HIMARS rocket system

Taiwan test fires for first time new US-supplied HIMARS rocket system
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