Ex-Taliban commander pleads guilty to taking US journalist hostage

Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say

Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion

Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion
Trump reiterates that he spoke with China's Xi, offers no details

Trump reiterates that he spoke with China's Xi, offers no details
USTR holds productive meeting with South Korea, statement says

USTR holds productive meeting with South Korea, statement says
Trump says US is very close to a tariffs deal with Japan

Trump says US is very close to a tariffs deal with Japan
Highlights of Trump's Time magazine interview

Highlights of Trump's Time magazine interview
How Pope Francis touched a migrant's heart, saying 'we're all the same people'

How Pope Francis touched a migrant's heart, saying 'we're all the same people'
Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, Interfax says

Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, Interfax says
Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous

Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous
Iran summons Dutch envoy to protest assassination attempts claim
Iran summons Dutch envoy to protest assassination attempts claim
US universities help foreign students weather Trump purge

US universities help foreign students weather Trump purge
Trump open to meeting Iran's leaders, sees chance of deal, he tells Time magazine

Trump open to meeting Iran's leaders, sees chance of deal, he tells Time magazine
Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria

Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria
Philippine president orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections

Philippine president orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections
Kremlin blames Ukraine for car bomb killing of general near Moscow

Kremlin blames Ukraine for car bomb killing of general near Moscow
Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks

Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks
China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs

China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs
Exclusive-Myanmar junta defies quake ceasefire to continue deadly attacks, data shows

Exclusive-Myanmar junta defies quake ceasefire to continue deadly attacks, data shows
India hunts militants in Kashmir as tensions with Pakistan soar

India hunts militants in Kashmir as tensions with Pakistan soar
South Korea's former president Moon says bribery indictment is 'political'

South Korea's former president Moon says bribery indictment is 'political'
Thai prime minister discharged from hospital after high fever

Thai prime minister discharged from hospital after high fever
Australia, New Zealand honour military in Anzac Day memorial services

Australia, New Zealand honour military in Anzac Day memorial services
China, Russia and Iran jointly discuss Iran's nuclear programme with IAEA, reports Xinhua

China, Russia and Iran jointly discuss Iran's nuclear programme with IAEA, reports Xinhua
US reinstates Thailand's top aviation safety rating

US reinstates Thailand's top aviation safety rating
US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says

US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says
State Department's director of policy planning to head technical delegation for talks with Iran
State Department's director of policy planning to head technical delegation for talks with Iran
Zelenskiy: Russian strike that hit residential building in Kyiv used North Korean missile

Zelenskiy: Russian strike that hit residential building in Kyiv used North Korean missile
Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries
UK to remove curbs on Syrian financial services, energy production
UK to remove curbs on Syrian financial services, energy production
Pakistan pauses key canal irrigation project

Pakistan pauses key canal irrigation project
What steps have India and Pakistan taken against each other after the Kashmir attack?

What steps have India and Pakistan taken against each other after the Kashmir attack?
Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted

Philippines, US begin joint maritime drills after Chinese carrier group spotted
Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: 'Vladimir, STOP!"

Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: 'Vladimir, STOP!"
Missile that killed 12 in Russian strike on Kyiv was North Korean, Zelenskiy says

Missile that killed 12 in Russian strike on Kyiv was North Korean, Zelenskiy says
Spain scraps purchase of Israeli bullets after internal pressure
Spain scraps purchase of Israeli bullets after internal pressure
Factbox-What is the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan?

Factbox-What is the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan?
Uzbekistan in talks with Belgium over return of $108m belonging to jailed ex-president's daughter, RIA reports
Uzbekistan in talks with Belgium over return of $108m belonging to jailed ex-president's daughter, RIA reports
Kremlin says Russia is not holding gas supply talks with Europe or the US

Kremlin says Russia is not holding gas supply talks with Europe or the US
China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities

China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities
China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war
‘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