Analysis-Indonesia's new leader expands military's role in test of fragile democracy

UN chief Guterres calls for more exemptions to US aid pause

UN chief Guterres calls for more exemptions to US aid pause
UN agency for Palestinians readies to shutter operations in East Jerusalem after Israeli ban

UN agency for Palestinians readies to shutter operations in East Jerusalem after Israeli ban
Fighting ongoing across DRC's Goma, Rwanda troops in city, says UN

Fighting ongoing across DRC's Goma, Rwanda troops in city, says UN
Transgender inmate sues over Trump's order curtailing LGBT rights

Transgender inmate sues over Trump's order curtailing LGBT rights
Congo's ex-election chief turned rebel boss builds insurgency

Congo's ex-election chief turned rebel boss builds insurgency
South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed after riots over Sudan killings

South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed after riots over Sudan killings
Canada imposes sanctions on Belarus, cites human rights abuses

Canada imposes sanctions on Belarus, cites human rights abuses
After whirlwind gains, Sudanese military leaders hail 'turning point'

After whirlwind gains, Sudanese military leaders hail 'turning point'
Families of Israeli hostages join commemorations at Auschwitz

Families of Israeli hostages join commemorations at Auschwitz
Gaza hostages were held in tunnels for months, Israeli medical officer says

Gaza hostages were held in tunnels for months, Israeli medical officer says
With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again

With fear and fist-bumps, Goma residents greet Congo's M23 rebels again
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation

Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation
UN Security Council demands M23 stop offensive in eastern Congo

UN Security Council demands M23 stop offensive in eastern Congo
Trump says US will impose sanctions against Colombia over repatriation flights

Trump says US will impose sanctions against Colombia over repatriation flights
Belarus' Lukashenko set to win seventh term with 87.6% of vote, exit poll shows

Belarus' Lukashenko set to win seventh term with 87.6% of vote, exit poll shows
Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania detention centres

Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania detention centres
UN agency UNRWA says Israel orders it to stop East Jerusalem operations this week

UN agency UNRWA says Israel orders it to stop East Jerusalem operations this week
WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike
Brazil condemns handcuffing of deportees on flight from US

Brazil condemns handcuffing of deportees on flight from US
US teacher put on leave after allegedly calling Palestinian child an extremist

US teacher put on leave after allegedly calling Palestinian child an extremist
Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day

Monuments defaced as Australians protest, celebrate national day
US says it is 'critical' that Gaza ceasefire implementation continues

US says it is 'critical' that Gaza ceasefire implementation continues
Elon Musk appears on video at German far right campaign event

Elon Musk appears on video at German far right campaign event
U.S. fentanyl deaths are declining. But not on this New Mexico reservation

U.S. fentanyl deaths are declining. But not on this New Mexico reservation
Trump administration asks federal agencies to terminate diversity roles

Trump administration asks federal agencies to terminate diversity roles
UN rights chief says diversity should be celebrated, in jab at Trump

UN rights chief says diversity should be celebrated, in jab at Trump
Israeli drone strike kills two in major ongoing West Bank operation

Israeli drone strike kills two in major ongoing West Bank operation
Exclusive-International Criminal Court prepares for possible US sanctions

Exclusive-International Criminal Court prepares for possible US sanctions
Couples marry as Thailand implements same-sex marriage law: Video

Couples marry as Thailand implements same-sex marriage law: Video
Scores of Ethiopians die in long-running Amhara conflict, rights body says

Scores of Ethiopians die in long-running Amhara conflict, rights body says
Serbia's schools, bookshops and theatres shut in anti-government protest

Serbia's schools, bookshops and theatres shut in anti-government protest
West Bank violence imperils Gaza ceasefire, UN rights office warns

West Bank violence imperils Gaza ceasefire, UN rights office warns
Pakistani journalism body criticises new law regulating social media

Pakistani journalism body criticises new law regulating social media
Afghan Taliban foreign ministry condemns ICC arrest warrants for leaders

Afghan Taliban foreign ministry condemns ICC arrest warrants for leaders
US lawmakers seek rights sanctions over Hong Kong, text shows

US lawmakers seek rights sanctions over Hong Kong, text shows
Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks

Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks
Philippines to 'respond favourably' if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over drugs crackdown

Philippines to 'respond favourably' if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over drugs crackdown
UN says 653 aid trucks entered Gaza on Thursday

UN says 653 aid trucks entered Gaza on Thursday
Exclusive-Bangladesh's high growth under ousted PM Hasina was 'fake', interim head Yunus says

Exclusive-Bangladesh's high growth under ousted PM Hasina was 'fake', interim head Yunus says
Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order

Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order
Factbox-Who are the Taliban leaders the ICC Prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for?
Factbox-Who are the Taliban leaders the ICC Prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for?
Families of apartheid-era victims sue South African government for damages
Families of apartheid-era victims sue South African government for damages
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
Attorney groups push back against Trump DEI order

Attorney groups push back against Trump DEI order
Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police

Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement