Russia ‘dangerously’ intercepts British spy plane over Black Sea: Ministry
The incident came last month when unarmed Rivet Joint plane was securing NATO's eastern flank in international airspace.
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Meta cuts 8,000 jobs in sweeping global layoffs
Meta cancels hiring plans for 6,000 roles amid ongoing layoffs and a pivot to artificial intelligence development.
Controlled reopening ends Iran’s lengthy stock market shutdown
Stocks in companies hit by US and Israeli strikes, such as energy and steel firms, didn't take part in the reopening.
Trump administration indicts Cuba’s Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The indictment marks one of the sharpest escalations in tensions between Washington and Havana.
Trump jokes about running for Israeli prime minister
Donald Trump joked that he could run for Israeli prime minister after claiming he enjoys ‘99%’ support in Israel.
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Iran claims it coordinated passage of 26 vessels out of Hormuz in 24 hours
The IRGC claims to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade on Iran's ports.
At least eight killed in Israel’s air attacks on southern Lebanon
Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue despite the 'ceasefire' that was recently extended until the beginning of July.
Oscar-winning director calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin ‘monsters’
Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar called Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin ‘monsters’.
The battle of perception: From Israel’s Fauda to Hezbollah’s FPV footage
New approaches to war propaganda are reshaping the conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran.
What is the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline that Russia, China are planning?
Analysts say Russia wants to replace lost gas revenue while China seeks to diversify and secure its energy supplies.
Families demand justice for victims killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut
Two childhood neighbours say they are fighting for justice after an Israeli strike killed five of their relatives.
Why is Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace facing a funding shortfall?
Experts say lack of a political horizon and Israeli land grabs are deterring donors from funding Gaza's reconstruction.
Is the West de-risking from China or containing its economy?
As the US and Europe push to reduce reliance on China, Beijing tightens control over supply chains.
Massie defeated: The Israel lobby’s pyrrhic victory in Kentucky
The campaign to unseat Thomas Massie exposed a growing Republican backlash against pro-Israel political influence.
‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit
The Russian and Chinese leaders agreed on bilateral cooperation during Putin's visit to China.
Will Trump kill the $14bn Taiwan arms deal?
Will Trump kill $14bn Taiwan arms deal?
Israel’s ambassador to Christians gives rose-coloured spiel
George Deek, Israel’s ‘ambassador to Christians’ released a statement on X, to Christians in the region and globally.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir publishes video taunting detained flotilla activists
Israel’s Ben-Gvir publishes video taunting detained flotilla activists
North Korean women win in South to reach Asian Champions League final
Naegohyang Women's FC record a historic 2-1 win over Suwon FC Women on a rare trip to South Korea.
New York City hotels avert labour strike threat before FIFA World Cup
Hotel operators avoid a 'very real threat' by signing a deal with 25,000 workers as the city hosts the 2026 tournament.
WHO says 600 suspected cases, 139 deaths in growing Ebola outbreak
Numbers are expected to rise, the WHO warns, as European officials emphasise the risk of a European outbreak is low.
Israeli lawmakers advance bill to dissolve parliament
Netanyahu is under mounting pressure as his fractious right-wing coalition submitted the bill to dissolve parliament.
US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers: Why it matters
Nearly all flotillas over 20 years have been intercepted by Israel. Hundreds remain missing after latest interdiction.
Why Ebola keeps returning to DRC: A heartbreaking human toll
Families in Mongbwalu grieve as Ebola returns, exposing serious gaps in healthcare and outbreak preparedness.
Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026?
Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will take part in football's premier showpiece for the first time.
Trump-critic Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary to AIPAC-backed Gallrein
Trump-critic Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary to AIPAC-backed Gallrein
Why are nearly 50,000 Samsung workers about to strike in South Korea?
Workers' union says protest over bonuses will continue for 18 days.
Trump critic Massie defeated: Takeaways from US primary election results
Here are the key takeaways from Tuesday’s US primaries in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years: How did they do it?
Set pieces, a mean defence and unorthodox motivation methods are some of the key factors behind Arsenal's success.
Top five factors behind Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years
Set pieces, a mean defence and unorthodox motivation methods are some of the key factors behind Arsenal's success.