Witkoff to meet with Russian leadership in Moscow on Wednesday, source says

Indian army says no violation of ceasefire after reports of Pakistani firing

Indian army says no violation of ceasefire after reports of Pakistani firing
Death toll from boat capsize off Yemen rises to 86, security sources say
Death toll from boat capsize off Yemen rises to 86, security sources say
Ali Larijani reappointed secretary of Iran's top security body

Ali Larijani reappointed secretary of Iran's top security body
Bangladesh's Yunus to ask election commission to hold national election in February

Bangladesh's Yunus to ask election commission to hold national election in February
Trump says he will meet China's Xi if a trade deal is struck

Trump says he will meet China's Xi if a trade deal is struck
Australia regulator says YouTube, others 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material

Australia regulator says YouTube, others 'turning a blind eye' to child abuse material
Trump again threatens 'very substantial' tariff hikes for India over Russian oil

Trump again threatens 'very substantial' tariff hikes for India over Russian oil
India in talks with Philippines for developing submarine infrastructure

India in talks with Philippines for developing submarine infrastructure
Ukraine found components from India in Russian drones, official says
Ukraine found components from India in Russian drones, official says
Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as illegal

Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as illegal
Ex-aide to far-right lawmaker on trial in Germany for China spying

Ex-aide to far-right lawmaker on trial in Germany for China spying
Former CNOOC senior executive sentenced to 14 years in prison over corruption, China state media CCTV
Former CNOOC senior executive sentenced to 14 years in prison over corruption, China state media CCTV
China to waive or cut tuition fees for pre-school children

China to waive or cut tuition fees for pre-school children
Moldovan regional leader jailed for aiding Russian meddling

Moldovan regional leader jailed for aiding Russian meddling
Former UK PM Johnson rejects China's bullying of Taiwan, calls for deeper ties with West

Former UK PM Johnson rejects China's bullying of Taiwan, calls for deeper ties with West
Pakistan police arrest 240 protesters demanding ex-PM Khan's release

Pakistan police arrest 240 protesters demanding ex-PM Khan's release
Japan sets record high temperatures, worries mount over rice crops

Japan sets record high temperatures, worries mount over rice crops
Israel says it will allow controlled entry of goods into Gaza via merchants

Israel says it will allow controlled entry of goods into Gaza via merchants
Chinese government has 'final say' in Dalai Lama reincarnation, Tibetan official says

Chinese government has 'final say' in Dalai Lama reincarnation, Tibetan official says
Factbox-Bangladesh grapples with fraught politics a year after former PM Hasina fled

Factbox-Bangladesh grapples with fraught politics a year after former PM Hasina fled
Vietnam facing worsening African swine fever outbreaks

Vietnam facing worsening African swine fever outbreaks
Bangladesh vows democratic renewal on first anniversary of Hasina's overthrow

Bangladesh vows democratic renewal on first anniversary of Hasina's overthrow
Australian Foreign Minister Wong says foreign interference not tolerated after Chinese woman arrested

Australian Foreign Minister Wong says foreign interference not tolerated after Chinese woman arrested
Olympics-Indigenous group lodges application for federal protection of Brisbane stadium site

Olympics-Indigenous group lodges application for federal protection of Brisbane stadium site
Hong Kong reels from heaviest August rain since 1884

Hong Kong reels from heaviest August rain since 1884
Japan clinches landmark $6.5 billion warship deal with Australia to counter China

Japan clinches landmark $6.5 billion warship deal with Australia to counter China
July quake appears to have damaged Russian nuclear sub base, NY Times reports

July quake appears to have damaged Russian nuclear sub base, NY Times reports
Canada airdrops aid into Gaza, says Israel violating international law

Canada airdrops aid into Gaza, says Israel violating international law
Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases

Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases
Oil producer pressure, Trump rollbacks threaten global treaty on plastics pollution

Oil producer pressure, Trump rollbacks threaten global treaty on plastics pollution
Italy arrests 13 people in nationwide raids against Chinese mafia groups
Italy arrests 13 people in nationwide raids against Chinese mafia groups
Trump's envoy Witkoff is expected in Russia on Wednesday, TASS cites sources as saying

Trump's envoy Witkoff is expected in Russia on Wednesday, TASS cites sources as saying
Ukraine says it destroyed one Russian military jet, damaged four in Crimea
Ukraine says it destroyed one Russian military jet, damaged four in Crimea
China's military conducted patrols in South China Sea, spokesperson says
China's military conducted patrols in South China Sea, spokesperson says
Chinese woman arrested in Australia on foreign interference charge
Chinese woman arrested in Australia on foreign interference charge
Kuwait finance minister resigns, state news agency says
Kuwait finance minister resigns, state news agency says
Cambodia and Thailand begin talks in Malaysia amid fragile ceasefire

Cambodia and Thailand begin talks in Malaysia amid fragile ceasefire
House democrats urge Trump administration to recognise Palestinian state, Axios reports

House democrats urge Trump administration to recognise Palestinian state, Axios reports
Australia lifts foreign student cap to 295,000 and prioritises Southeast Asia
Australia lifts foreign student cap to 295,000 and prioritises Southeast Asia
Korea, US prepare for summit with details of trade deal unresolved

Korea, US prepare for summit with details of trade deal unresolved
Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea

Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘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