'Kung fu' Shaolin temple abbot under investigation for embezzlement and misconduct

The temple confirmed the inquiry on its official WeChat account, noting that a joint investigation is being carried out by several government departments.

China’...

Three killed and 10 injured in Turks and Caicos' first mass shooting, police say

At least four suspects were involved in the shooting early on Sunday on the island of Providenciales but no one has been arrested, the police commissioner said.

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Russia's flag carrier Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian group hacks systems

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the attack was "quite alarming" and the Russian Prosecutor General confirmed Aeroflot’s problems were the result of a cybe...

Gunman kills five at busy Bangkok fresh food market

Five people, including security guards, were killed by a gunman at Bangkok's Or Tor Kor market on Monday. The shooter, who injured two others, later killed himsel...

Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since the fall of al-Assad

The announcement comes amid mounting unrest, particularly after deadly clashes erupted in Suwayda province between Bedouin and Druze fighters.

Syria will hold it...

Thailand and Cambodia meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks as clashes continue

The deadly border clashes have entered a fifth day amid increasing international pressure to bring fighting to a halt.

Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham ...

Palestinians in Gaza say aid efforts not enough to reach all those in need

The Israeli military said ten-hour "tactical pauses" in certain areas would allow for the increase of aid into Gaza.

Palestinians in Gaza said aid packages dropp...

More aid dropped by plane over Gaza Strip amid concerns over worsening humanitarian situation

Jordan announced it had conducted three airdrops over the skies of Gaza on Sunday, including one in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Airdrops of ...

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound activist boat Handala carrying humanitarian aid

The Handala is the second ship operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition that Israel has prevented in recent months from delivering aid to Gaza.

The Israeli mil...

Thailand and Cambodia show support for US-backed ceasefire

Following four days of border clashes which have left over 30 people dead, US President Donald Trump has called for an immediate cessation to hostilities.

Thaila...

Israel to open Gaza humanitarian corridors

Israel’s military has announced that airdrops of aid will begin Saturday night in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys....

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban vows to veto EU budget over frozen EU funds

Brussels and Budapest over the years have been at loggerheads on a range of issues, most recently that of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the situation has been...

Leaders of France, Germany and the UK make new plea for ceasefire in Gaza after Saturday phone call

The call comes after the three leaders spoke again by phone on Saturday morning, following Friday's conversation. According to the British Prime Minister Keir Sta...

Trumps tees off in Scotland amid nationwide protests

Protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American.

US President Donald Trump pl...

At least 25 people killed by Israeli gunshots and strikes in Gaza, mostly while seeking food

Thousands of desperate Palestinians risk their lives in frantic search for food in northern Gaza

Israeli airstrikes and gunshots killed at least 25 people overn...

Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions blocked for third time

A federal judge on Friday blocked US President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in a third ruling since the high court's decision in June.

A fe...

Cambodia calls for 'immediate ceasefire' with Thailand as deaths rise

As the conflict between the two countries enters its third day, at least 30 people have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes.

Cambodia's UN Ambas...

Thailand declares martial law in border districts as conflict with Cambodia worsens

The fighting began on Thursday morning close to the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, beside the border between Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey...

Netanyahu says Israel considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas

All sides have held weeks of ceasefire talks in Qatar, reporting small signs of progress but no major breakthroughs have happened.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjam...

Iran sends telecomms satellite Nahid-2 into orbit on board Russian Soyuz rocket

The Soyuz-2.1b rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia on Friday morning, carrying the Nahid-2 satellite and 18 other small payloads, accordin...

Extent of damage from Cyprus wildfires becoming clear as blazes brought under control

Mourning for an elderly couple who were killed as the gird operator works to restore electricity in affected areas.

As firefighting forces in Cyprus remain on hi...