Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets

Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets

Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860

Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860
Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season

Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season
Taiwan opposition says ban of China's Rednote app is censorship

Taiwan opposition says ban of China's Rednote app is censorship
Taiwan, Japan voice concern over Chinese military movements

Taiwan, Japan voice concern over Chinese military movements
In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children

In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children
Deadly Sumatra flooding triggers memories of Indian Ocean tsunami

Deadly Sumatra flooding triggers memories of Indian Ocean tsunami
Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in the way of deals

Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in the way of deals
Taiwan 'very moved' by Japanese prime minister's support, premier says

Taiwan 'very moved' by Japanese prime minister's support, premier says
Honduras presidential candidate Nasralla says Trump’s interference damaged his election chances

Honduras presidential candidate Nasralla says Trump’s interference damaged his election chances
Analysis-South Korea's nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia

Analysis-South Korea's nuclear submarine gamble raises prospect of underwater arms race in Asia
Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion

Venezuela asks lawmakers to approve 2026 budget of $19.9 billion
Cuba says island is no 'black hole' on drug trafficking route to US

Cuba says island is no 'black hole' on drug trafficking route to US
Czech populist Babis to become prime minister next week

Czech populist Babis to become prime minister next week
NATO must be ready to respond to hybrid threats, top commander says

NATO must be ready to respond to hybrid threats, top commander says
Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says

Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says
UK sanctions Russian intelligence agency GRU over Novichok poisoning

UK sanctions Russian intelligence agency GRU over Novichok poisoning
Israel cabinet set to approve 2026 budget but faces battle for final approval

Israel cabinet set to approve 2026 budget but faces battle for final approval
Turkey summons Ukrainian, Russian envoys over Black Sea attacks

Turkey summons Ukrainian, Russian envoys over Black Sea attacks
Israel says it strikes two south Lebanon towns

Israel says it strikes two south Lebanon towns
Oscar-winning Amadeus costume designer Pistek dies at 93
Oscar-winning Amadeus costume designer Pistek dies at 93
Catholic priest abducted in Nigeria's Kaduna State, Diocese says
Catholic priest abducted in Nigeria's Kaduna State, Diocese says
Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi

Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi
German, French leaders wary of US push for Ukraine peace, Spiegel reports

German, French leaders wary of US push for Ukraine peace, Spiegel reports
Iran invites Lebanon's foreign minister to discuss bilateral ties

Iran invites Lebanon's foreign minister to discuss bilateral ties
UK sets out new sanctions against Russia after Novichok report

UK sets out new sanctions against Russia after Novichok report
Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil

Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil
Wife of former Honduran president says he will not immediately return home after Trump pardon

Wife of former Honduran president says he will not immediately return home after Trump pardon
Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres
Ukraine says it wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine says it wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia
Italy says Germany and other countries may be interested in GCAP jet programme

Italy says Germany and other countries may be interested in GCAP jet programme
Iraq backtracks after Hezbollah, Houthis mistakenly listed for asset freeze

Iraq backtracks after Hezbollah, Houthis mistakenly listed for asset freeze
Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine's Donbas region militarily or otherwise

Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine's Donbas region militarily or otherwise
ADB, World Bank launch Pacific islands projects under new cofinancing model

ADB, World Bank launch Pacific islands projects under new cofinancing model
South Africa vows not to bend to US pressure after G20 snub

South Africa vows not to bend to US pressure after G20 snub
Russia's Medvedev says EU seizure of frozen assets could be tantamount to justification for war

Russia's Medvedev says EU seizure of frozen assets could be tantamount to justification for war
Exclusive-China massing military ships across region in show of maritime force, sources say

Exclusive-China massing military ships across region in show of maritime force, sources say
China to provide $100 million humanitarian aid for Gaza, Xi says

China to provide $100 million humanitarian aid for Gaza, Xi says
Israel identifies body of returned hostage, remains of Israeli officer still in Gaza

Israel identifies body of returned hostage, remains of Israeli officer still in Gaza
Indonesia pledges action on companies causing catastrophic Sumatra floods

Indonesia pledges action on companies causing catastrophic Sumatra floods
Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire

Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire
Bangladesh’s Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina

Bangladesh’s Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina
Macron urges Xi to help correct 'unsustainable' global trade imbalances

Macron urges Xi to help correct 'unsustainable' global trade imbalances
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
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