Rubio calls Pakistan PM Sharif, urges Islamabad and New Delhi to step back

Hamas says it is engaged in 'fierce fighting' in Gaza's Rafah
Hamas says it is engaged in 'fierce fighting' in Gaza's Rafah
India to put forward position on Pakistan's loans at next IMF board meet

India to put forward position on Pakistan's loans at next IMF board meet
Pakistan defence minister says U.S. leading de-escalation efforts in India conflict

Pakistan defence minister says U.S. leading de-escalation efforts in India conflict
The latest developments in the India-Pakistan conflict

The latest developments in the India-Pakistan conflict
Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser

Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser
Ukraine ratifies strategic minerals deal with US

Ukraine ratifies strategic minerals deal with US
Ukraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal with US, hopes for more arms

Ukraine's parliament ratifies minerals deal with US, hopes for more arms
Russia says Ukraine attempted border incursions after ceasefire started
Russia says Ukraine attempted border incursions after ceasefire started
King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day
Dozens of Gaza communal kitchens shut as supply runs out, worsening hunger

Dozens of Gaza communal kitchens shut as supply runs out, worsening hunger
EU disburses a new one-billion-euro loan tranche to Ukraine

EU disburses a new one-billion-euro loan tranche to Ukraine
South Sudan clashes block aid to 60,000 malnourished children

South Sudan clashes block aid to 60,000 malnourished children
US Consulate General in Pakistan's Lahore directs staff to shelter in place

US Consulate General in Pakistan's Lahore directs staff to shelter in place
Israel mounts heavy airstrikes in south Lebanon

Israel mounts heavy airstrikes in south Lebanon
Lithuania's parliament approves exit from landmines treaty amid Russia threat
Lithuania's parliament approves exit from landmines treaty amid Russia threat
Ukraine, allies discuss ways to pressure Russia into 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine, allies discuss ways to pressure Russia into 30-day ceasefire
Israel's defence minister warns Yemen's Houthis of heavy retaliation

Israel's defence minister warns Yemen's Houthis of heavy retaliation
Iran's foreign minister repeats call for restraint in India-Pakistan standoff

Iran's foreign minister repeats call for restraint in India-Pakistan standoff
Taiwan president marks World War Two anniversary, warning indulging aggressors only whets appetite for expansion

Taiwan president marks World War Two anniversary, warning indulging aggressors only whets appetite for expansion
India says military stations attacked by Pakistan drones and missiles

India says military stations attacked by Pakistan drones and missiles
Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIV

Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIV
Philippines, China trade accusations on South China Sea confrontation
Philippines, China trade accusations on South China Sea confrontation
Ukraine says Russia launched bombs during Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire
Ukraine says Russia launched bombs during Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire
Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire, calls it a 'farce'

Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire, calls it a 'farce'
Reduced to rubble: India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan's heartland

Reduced to rubble: India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan's heartland
World Central Kitchen halts work in Gaza as supplies run out

World Central Kitchen halts work in Gaza as supplies run out
EU envoys discuss sanctions related to Russia chemical weapons use

EU envoys discuss sanctions related to Russia chemical weapons use
Syria has had indirect talks with Israel to calm situation, Syrian leader says

Syria has had indirect talks with Israel to calm situation, Syrian leader says
Trump says more information coming on potential new Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal

Trump says more information coming on potential new Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
Russia denies opposing ceasefire in Ukraine, foreign ministry says

Russia denies opposing ceasefire in Ukraine, foreign ministry says
Erdogan conveys Turkey's solidarity to Pakistan PM amid crisis with India

Erdogan conveys Turkey's solidarity to Pakistan PM amid crisis with India
UAE says it does not recognize decision by Sudan's defence council to sever ties
UAE says it does not recognize decision by Sudan's defence council to sever ties
Putin and Venezuela's Maduro sign strategic partnership agreement in Moscow

Putin and Venezuela's Maduro sign strategic partnership agreement in Moscow
U.S. bombing dents but doesn't destroy Houthi threat in Yemen

U.S. bombing dents but doesn't destroy Houthi threat in Yemen
Russian air defences down 12 more Ukrainian drones en route to Moscow, mayor says

Russian air defences down 12 more Ukrainian drones en route to Moscow, mayor says
Lukashenko pardons 42 people jailed in Belarus for extremism, BELTA reports

Lukashenko pardons 42 people jailed in Belarus for extremism, BELTA reports
India dismisses report of Pakistan downing jets as "disinformation"

India dismisses report of Pakistan downing jets as "disinformation"
Vance says US, Europe still on same team but past security posture not adequate for future

Vance says US, Europe still on same team but past security posture not adequate for future
Mali suspends political activities ahead of planned protest
Mali suspends political activities ahead of planned protest
Exclusive-U.S., Israel discuss possible U.S.-led administration for Gaza, sources say

Exclusive-U.S., Israel discuss possible U.S.-led administration for Gaza, sources say
Iran welcomes end of US attacks on Yemen, foreign ministry says

Iran welcomes end of US attacks on Yemen, foreign ministry says
Germany's Merz calls on EU allies to boost defence spending on first foreign visit

Germany's Merz calls on EU allies to boost defence spending on first foreign visit
Exclusive-German defence minister seeks annual budget hike to over 60 billion euros, sources say

Exclusive-German defence minister seeks annual budget hike to over 60 billion euros, sources say
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
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