Russia's spy chief says Russia, Belarus ready to act over European 'escalation' around Ukraine

Cambodia says arrested Taiwanese fraud suspects handed over to China
Cambodia says arrested Taiwanese fraud suspects handed over to China
South Korea aims to delay US tariffs in talks, cooperate in mutual areas

South Korea aims to delay US tariffs in talks, cooperate in mutual areas
Blast targeting police truck in southwestern Pakistan kills 3, injures 19, says Geo TV
Blast targeting police truck in southwestern Pakistan kills 3, injures 19, says Geo TV
Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'

Chinese official says US tariff aims to 'take away Hong Kong's life'
Chinese embassy criticises US treasury secretary for 'smearing' China

Chinese embassy criticises US treasury secretary for 'smearing' China
New Zealand, US partnership remains important, says NZ Foreign Minister

New Zealand, US partnership remains important, says NZ Foreign Minister
US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China

US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China
US Treasury chief holds out hope for China tariff deal, warns duties 'not a joke'

US Treasury chief holds out hope for China tariff deal, warns duties 'not a joke'
Hamas says it is studying proposal for Gaza ceasefire, to respond soon

Hamas says it is studying proposal for Gaza ceasefire, to respond soon
Second round of US-Iran talks to be held in Oman, Iranian media says citing foreign ministry

Second round of US-Iran talks to be held in Oman, Iranian media says citing foreign ministry
Israel makes new Gaza ceasefire proposal but prospects appear slim

Israel makes new Gaza ceasefire proposal but prospects appear slim
UN says more than 300 civilians dead in Sudan's North Darfur
UN says more than 300 civilians dead in Sudan's North Darfur
Trump says Iran must give up dream of nuclear weapon or face harsh response

Trump says Iran must give up dream of nuclear weapon or face harsh response
At least 51 killed in another attack in Nigeria's Plateau state
At least 51 killed in another attack in Nigeria's Plateau state
Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says

Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says
Doctors warn of slow recovery for Bolsonaro after gut surgery

Doctors warn of slow recovery for Bolsonaro after gut surgery
Swiss citizen abducted in Niger - foreign ministry
Swiss citizen abducted in Niger - foreign ministry
Hungary passes legislation targeting LGBTQ+ community as campaign heats up

Hungary passes legislation targeting LGBTQ+ community as campaign heats up
Ukraine says new Russian missile, bomb attack hits Sumy, after strike kills 35

Ukraine says new Russian missile, bomb attack hits Sumy, after strike kills 35
India and China discuss resuming flights, no date set

India and China discuss resuming flights, no date set
China, Vietnam sign agreements on supply chains, railway cooperation

China, Vietnam sign agreements on supply chains, railway cooperation
South Africa appoints US envoy to try to mend ties

South Africa appoints US envoy to try to mend ties
Former Mauritius finance minister granted bail in fraud case

Former Mauritius finance minister granted bail in fraud case
Cambodia deports unknown number of Taiwanese to China on fraud charges, Taiwan says
Cambodia deports unknown number of Taiwanese to China on fraud charges, Taiwan says
EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions

EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions
China imposes visa restrictions on US personnel over Tibet

China imposes visa restrictions on US personnel over Tibet
US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests, says French foreign minister

US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests, says French foreign minister
Putin is 'mocking' Trump's goodwill with Ukraine attacks, Poland says
Putin is 'mocking' Trump's goodwill with Ukraine attacks, Poland says
First phase of US tariff talks 'smooth', Taiwan president says

First phase of US tariff talks 'smooth', Taiwan president says
EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority

EU to boost financial support for Palestinian Authority
Philippines says voiced South China Sea concerns during ASEAN-China negotiations

Philippines says voiced South China Sea concerns during ASEAN-China negotiations
Vietnam's party chief wants enhanced defence, security, connectivity with China

Vietnam's party chief wants enhanced defence, security, connectivity with China
Peru's Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel prize-winning novelist, dies at 89

Peru's Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel prize-winning novelist, dies at 89
Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa died

Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa died
South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon

South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon
Brazil's Bolsonaro recovering after 12-hour surgery

Brazil's Bolsonaro recovering after 12-hour surgery
Syria's Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader

Syria's Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader
Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says
Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding

Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding
Algeria protests France's detention of Algerian consular agent
Algeria protests France's detention of Algerian consular agent
Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia

Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia
Brazil's Bolsonaro may need new surgery after being hospitalized

Brazil's Bolsonaro may need new surgery after being hospitalized
Romanian election favourite pledges to stop potential US troop withdrawal

Romanian election favourite pledges to stop potential US troop withdrawal
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
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years