China-Russia relations are as strong as ever thanks to Trump
The US president failed to ‘un-unite’ the two powers because he has repeated the same mistakes his predecessors made.
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Son of Palestinian president elected to Fatah’s top leadership body
Son of Palestinian president elected to Fatah’s top leadership body
Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest
Smotrich is the third Israeli official targeted by the ICC, after Netanyahu and Gallant, for war crimes in Gaza.
Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen ties with Putin during China visit
China’s Xi Jinping is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, just days after welcoming Donald Trump to Beijing.
Trump says Iran attack on ‘hold’: What we know about latest negotiations
Tehran said its demands for peace include lifting sanctions against Iran but other sticking points likely to remain.
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Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays
Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system.
Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing
Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel's storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law.
Musk vs Altman: What to know about the OpenAI verdict
Elon Musk’s planned appeal suggests the legal battle is far from over.
Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe
High court is investigating Zapatero over airline aid, putting pressure on current PM.
WHO to hold emergency committee meeting as Ebola death toll rises to 131
A panel of experts led by the WHO is to meet to discuss vaccine options for new epidemic.
Iran squad in race against time for World Cup readiness amid US-Israel war
With Iran's local football league suspended since March, most players in the squad have not been in action for months.
The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal
Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump, scandal is now our new normal - call it 'Everythinggate'.
Khartoum’s slow recovery amid cautious return
War-damaged Khartoum sees uneven recovery as residents weigh return amid fragile services and economy.
Starbucks Korea CEO fired over promotion that evoked military crackdown
'Tank Day' marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising.
‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
Child survivor of San Diego mosque shooting describes ordeal
A boy who survived the San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people has described seeing ‘bad stuff’.
At least 10 dead as huge floods sweep southern and central China
The affected area extends more than 1,000km (620 miles), according to Chinese meteorologists.
‘King of the North’: Who is Andy Burnham, a potential UK prime minister?
With Keir Starmer under fire, it is Manchester’s mayor who looks to be the key challenger.
San Diego mosque shooting: What we know about the victims and the attackers
Authorities said the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
Gunmen abduct 39 students, 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools
The attack targeted a secondary school and two primary schools, as gunmen kidnapped children aged between two and 16.
Lebanon and Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks and regional shifts
Damascus and Beirut focus on sovereignty and cooperation, moving away from decades of Syrian dominance over Lebanon.
Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment
Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Palestine weekly wrap: Jerusalem Day, Nakba mark week of surging attacks
Far-right marchers in the Old City chant "death to Arabs" while Israel kills Hamas military chief in Gaza.
Russian strike damages Ukraine Danube port as Moscow intercepts drones
Port infrastructure hit in southern Ukraine as drones intercepted over Russian capital.
Iran war day 81: Trump delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’
US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum.
India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe?
Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India's role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.
Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller
French centre dominates as San Antonio steal a crucial 122–115 road win against defending NBA champions.
Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign
Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.
Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California
Video shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California’s Simi Valley.
How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism
The race for Pennsylvania's third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.