UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran in non-compliance with its obligations

Iran was found non-compliant with nuclear obligations by the IAEA board for the first time in 20 years, possibly setting the stage for renewed UN sanctions.

The ...

Hamas attacks bus carrying Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid workers, killing five

Hamas attacked a GHF bus in Gaza, killing five Palestinian aid workers. GHF condemned the attack, calling it a heinous act, and fears more may be hostages.

Hamas...

Los Angeles curfew continues amid protests over immigration raids

Protests in the Californian city have stretched into their seventh day in response to the Trump administration's controversial immigration raids.

A curfew is in ...

US partially pulls embassy staff from Iraq as Middle East tensions rise

The State Department's move follows stalled nuclear talks between the US and Iran.

The US has ordered the departure of non-essential embassy staff and their fami...

New York jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial

The Oscar-winning producer maintains that he never sexually assaulted or raped anyone and his lawyers portrayed his accusers as opportunists who accepted his adva...

Myanmar on 'path to self-destruction' if violence doesn’t end, UN envoy says

A widespread armed struggle against military rule in Myanmar began in February 2021 after generals seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Rescue operation launched after eight migrants die off coast of Djibouti, IOM says

Thousands of migrants from African, Middle Eastern and South Asian countries seeking a better life in Europe attempt irregular migration every year.

The UN migra...

Uzbekistan celebrates historic World Cup qualification with victory against Qatar

After seven failed attempts, Uzbekistan's national football team has made history in Central Asia by qualifiying for next year's World Cup.

Uzbekistan celebrated...

What we know about the gunman who killed 10 in Austria school shooting

Ten people, including high school students, were killed in the country's worst mass shooting in its post-World War II history. The perpetrator also died in an app...

Germany's ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jäger to head intelligence service, reports say

According to media reports, the German ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jäger, is to take over as head of the Federal Intelligence Service. His predecessor Bruno Kah...

Rubio criticises UK over Gaza-related sanctions on Israeli ministers

The UK and four allies announced they would sanction Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over their remarks about Gaza.

US Secretary of State ...

South Korea halts anti-North loudspeaker broadcasts along border to 'restore trust'

The move is the first concrete step toward easing tensions between the rivals under the new government of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

South Korea's mil...

Elon Musk says he regrets some of his social media posts about Donald Trump

The pair engaged in a spectacular spat social media last week after a feud over US President Donald Trump's flagship budget policy escalated.

Elon Musk said on W...

Hong Kong warns citizens over mobile game 'advocating armed revolution'

Hong Kong authorities have said people who download or share the game Reversed Front: Bonfire could be prosecuted under national security laws.

Police in Hong Ko...

Los Angeles Mayor declares local emergency, issues 10-hour curfew

California Governor Gavin Newsom reiterated warnings of Trump’s growing authoritarianism as he accused the US president of subverting democracy.

Los Angeles Mayo...

US federal appeals court rules Trump tariffs may remain in effect while appeals process continues

The federal appeals court noted that concerns regarding Trump’s tariffs constitute a major issue and have expedited proceedings to begin hearings from 31 July.

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US and China agree on framework to implement trade deal on the second day of London talks

The London talks are the latest in the two countries’ joint efforts to find a middle ground to resolve a trade dispute which threatens to plunge the world into re...

Israel deports Greta Thunberg and three other activists Gaza aid boat

Thunberg urged her supporters to exert more pressure on their governments to demand the regular flow of aid to Gaza, end the 20 month long war on the enclave and ...

Syria's post-war economy will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says

Since long-time authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December countries have started restoring ties with Damascus, with some lifting sanctions in a ...

Myanmar military junta fighter jet shot down near Mandalay, rebel group claims

Sagaing region is a stronghold of armed resistance to the ruling military junta, which seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu K...