Russian and Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan

Israel's Ben-Gvir says he prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Israel's Ben-Gvir says he prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Iran's army chief says Israeli threats remain, state media say

Iran's army chief says Israeli threats remain, state media say
Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors

Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors
Russian firefighters extinguish Sochi oil depot blaze after Ukrainian drone attack, authorities say
Russian firefighters extinguish Sochi oil depot blaze after Ukrainian drone attack, authorities say
Syria's defence ministry and Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over attack in northern Syria
Syria's defence ministry and Kurdish-led SDF trade blame over attack in northern Syria
IAEA reports hearing explosions, sees smoke near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
IAEA reports hearing explosions, sees smoke near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Jordan says two armed people killed after 'infiltration attempt' via Syrian border
Jordan says two armed people killed after 'infiltration attempt' via Syrian border
Armenia, US to hold joint military drills On August 12-20, Interfax reports
Armenia, US to hold joint military drills On August 12-20, Interfax reports
Flight restrictions at Russia's Samara airport lifted, says aviation authority

Flight restrictions at Russia's Samara airport lifted, says aviation authority
US appeals court keeps bar on Los Angeles federal immigration arrests

US appeals court keeps bar on Los Angeles federal immigration arrests
Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative statements'

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Russian 'provocative statements'
Israeli military says it identified missile launched from Yemen towards Israel
Israeli military says it identified missile launched from Yemen towards Israel
US limits official visits to Karachi hotels after threat report

US limits official visits to Karachi hotels after threat report
Turkey, Italy and Libya leaders discuss Mediterranean migration route, cooperation

Turkey, Italy and Libya leaders discuss Mediterranean migration route, cooperation
Exclusive-US plans to fund deportations from Costa Rica, document shows

Exclusive-US plans to fund deportations from Costa Rica, document shows
German police find more damage along railway disrupted by suspected sabotage
German police find more damage along railway disrupted by suspected sabotage
Syria forms committee to investigate Sweida violence

Syria forms committee to investigate Sweida violence
Thailand returns some Cambodian soldiers ahead of key border talks

Thailand returns some Cambodian soldiers ahead of key border talks
Germany to deliver two Patriot systems to Ukraine in deal with US

Germany to deliver two Patriot systems to Ukraine in deal with US
False alarm prompts Israeli interceptor launch near Gaza Strip
False alarm prompts Israeli interceptor launch near Gaza Strip
Ukrainians mourn 31 killed in Russian strike on Kyiv

Ukrainians mourn 31 killed in Russian strike on Kyiv
US, Australia hold joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea for first time
US, Australia hold joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea for first time
Hungary government to draw up plans to protect jobs after US-EU trade deal

Hungary government to draw up plans to protect jobs after US-EU trade deal
Japan says 'seriously concerned' about Myanmar elections without release of those detained

Japan says 'seriously concerned' about Myanmar elections without release of those detained
US official says differences with India cannot be resolved overnight for deal

US official says differences with India cannot be resolved overnight for deal
Israel evacuates diplomatic staff in the UAE, Israeli media say
Israel evacuates diplomatic staff in the UAE, Israeli media say
UK, US, France, 11 other nations condemn Iranian intelligence threats
UK, US, France, 11 other nations condemn Iranian intelligence threats
Explainer-What is the significance of Russia's claimed capture of Ukrainian town Chasiv Yar?

Explainer-What is the significance of Russia's claimed capture of Ukrainian town Chasiv Yar?
Trump wants deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Aug. 8, US tells UN

Trump wants deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Aug. 8, US tells UN
Rail traffic disrupted in Duisburg after suspected sabotage in cable tunnel
Rail traffic disrupted in Duisburg after suspected sabotage in cable tunnel
US imposes visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials, PLO members

US imposes visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials, PLO members
Large fire reported at Qaem hospital in Iran's Mashhad - Hamshahri
Large fire reported at Qaem hospital in Iran's Mashhad - Hamshahri
Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis

Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis
Ukrainian parliament approves restoring independence of anti-corruption agencies
Ukrainian parliament approves restoring independence of anti-corruption agencies
Medvedev reminds Trump of Russia's Doomsday nuclear strike capabilities as war of words escalates

Medvedev reminds Trump of Russia's Doomsday nuclear strike capabilities as war of words escalates
Lebanese president steps up calls for Hezbollah to disarm

Lebanese president steps up calls for Hezbollah to disarm
Cambodia asks Thailand to release detained soldiers as truce holds

Cambodia asks Thailand to release detained soldiers as truce holds
Exclusive-UN says scores of farmers killed in Congo, endangering Trump's peace
Exclusive-UN says scores of farmers killed in Congo, endangering Trump's peace
Cambodia's Hun Sen at the helm in border conflict with Thailand

Cambodia's Hun Sen at the helm in border conflict with Thailand
Zelenskiy, moving to defuse crisis, restores power of anti-graft agencies

Zelenskiy, moving to defuse crisis, restores power of anti-graft agencies
Macau democrat arrested for colluding with foreign 'anti-China' forces

Macau democrat arrested for colluding with foreign 'anti-China' forces
Russian strikes kill 16 people in Kyiv, including two children

Russian strikes kill 16 people in Kyiv, including two children
US FBI opens office in New Zealand

US FBI opens office in New Zealand
Australia, UK leaders discuss Gaza crisis amid Palestinian state recognition plans

Australia, UK leaders discuss Gaza crisis amid Palestinian state recognition plans
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
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison