Hormuz shipping in focus as Iran-US rhetoric heats up
Analysts say door to diplomacy still open despite exchange of attacks and threats.
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Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes
US decision to delist Syria as a 'state sponsor of terrorism' prompts cautious optimism among businesses and citizens.
Moldova’s president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister
The announcement comes after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month.
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift
Relations begin to thaw as both countries reinstate ambassadors, reopen airspace closed to each other since April 2025.
UK police free suspect in ex-MP Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
The former government minister is believed to have been attacked a full day before her body was discovered.
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Power cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist
Gaza is suffering from an energy crisis, affecting hospitals struggling to treat patients amid Israeli bombing.
What is going on in Yemen?
Tensions are rising in the battlefield and political sphere. Will the conflict reignite?
China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan
China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan
Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa
Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa
Sheinbaum takes on cartels, Trump and the legacy of 1968
Claudia Sheinbaum is trying to govern on her own terms — while dealing with Trump, cartels and AMLO's shadow.
Speedboat accident in southern Vietnam kills 15 Indian tourists
The Indian embassy says it has set up control rooms to respond to victims' families.
Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds
Albanian prosecutors probe forged deeds tied to Kushner resort land as protests over the project intensify.
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More than 1.7 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China
Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.
More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China
Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Russian missile and drone barrage kills six and wounds dozens in Ukraine
In the latest salvo in one of the war's deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.
Russian missile and drone barrage kills two and wounds 19 in Ukraine
In the latest salvo in one of the war's deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.
Russian missile attacks wound 11 in Kyiv
In the latest salvo in one of the war's deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.
Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold and cash
Police seized 74kg of gold bars and $20m cash in various currencies.
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Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten
Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv injure ten
‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?
China and North Korea are celebrating the 65th anniversary of a friendship treaty this week.
Trump trades threats with Iran’s leader as mediators struggle to save talks
US president warns the US will decimate Iran amid alleged assassination plots as regional mediators try to save MoU.
Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral
US president warns the US will decimate Iran amid alleged assassination plots as regional mediators try to save MoU.
Wembanyama signs contract with Spurs for five years, $252m: Report
Victor Wemnanyama, the NBA's tallest player, inked the third-largest rookie extension in history.
World Cup quarterfinals today: Schedule, predictions, Haaland’s viral rise
England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots.
Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news
Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Venezuelan doctors convert restaurant into a clinic after earthquake
Volunteers in La Guaira have transformed a fast-food restaurant into an emergency clinic.