Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
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NBA semifinal series: Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1; Knicks beat 76ers
Anthony Edwards returned from injury to score 18 points as the visitors beat San Antonio Spurs 104-102.
What Iran is saying about attack on UAE
What Iran is saying about attack on UAE
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing three civilians in ‘war crime’
The incident is the latest test of a fragile ceasefire agreed between the two countries last month.
What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election
Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.
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As summer approaches, skin diseases spread through Gaza’s refugee camps
Skin conditions have become a serious issue for healthcare workers in Gaza, particularly when temperatures rise.
In Mauritania, push to phase out private schools divides opinion
Officials say measure will ease systemic discrimination, but private school sector fears education quality is at risk.
Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli security agencies sound alarm on settlers
Israeli officials warn that violence threatens state, but attacks, land seizures and blockades continue in West Bank.
No FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast deals signed in India, China
Discussions on the sale of media rights in both countries are ongoing, FIFA says weeks before the World Cup begins.
Nine workers killed in Colombia coal mine explosion
The national mining agency had warned weeks earlier that a buildup of gases at the mine could become dangerous.
Thiago Ávila’s letter from Israeli prison to his daughter
The Brazilian activist explains to his little girl his motivation to join the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.
Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 26, injures 61
Rescue efforts are still under way after a huge explosion ripped through China's fireworks capital.
‘What comes next?’: Fear grips Pakistani families of Somali piracy victims
As piracy resurges off Somalia, families of hijacked tanker crew in Pakistan search for answers and help.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 67 as Hormuz crisis deepens?
The UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles after a suspected drone attack, with no comment from Iran.
FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment
Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA's Ethics Committee.
Iran says US military killed five civilians in attacks on passenger boats
Iranian commander says US military attacked two passenger boats, not IRGC vessels, in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
Man City have lost control of the Premier League title race: Guardiola
Man City's 3-3 draw at Everton has left them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three
A small plane carrying five people crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, shortly after takeoff.
States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis
A major economic crisis is boosting energy profits. Taxing those can help countries survive and become immune to shocks.
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China has killed at least 21 people
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others.
‘Dangerous escalation’: World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.
Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
Strong security presence in Mexico’s Sinaloa state amid cartel violence
Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico’s Sinaloa.
Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City
Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.
Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting
Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid
A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.
Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz
Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.
‘Extensive brutality’: Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians
ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.
For Christians in Israel and Jerusalem, intolerance is becoming normal
Despite official framing, for Christians there is little new in last week's assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.
Brazil’s Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week
Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.