US college declines to oppose Trump travel ban after Iranian students’ plea
Letter called on University of Texas at Austin to denounce ban on Iranians and take 'immediate legal action'.
What’s causing Pakistan’s deadly floods?
Further flooding is predicted in cities including Karachi in the south of Pakistan.
US senators urge Rubio to press Israel over journalist killings
The senators call for the protection of journalists in Gaza and international media access to the territory.
Texas approves new electoral map favouring Republicans
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
ICE agents use pepper spray while detaining protester in San Francisco
Federal immigration agents have been filmed using pepper spray and zip ties against a protester in San Francisco.
Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills one, wounds 18
Russia unleashes a major attack on Ukraine in the wake of renewed efforts to strike a ceasefire.
Match abandoned in Argentina with 10 hurt, 90 arrested as violence erupts
The match in Buenos Aires between Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile was abandoned in the second half.
Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip
The visit would mark a significant moment for the Pope, who has urged peace in the Middle East.
They’re Rich, They Travel and They Love to Complain – The New York Times
They’re Rich, They Travel and They Love to Complain The New York Times
Labour councils consider asylum hotel legal challenges – BBC
- Labour councils consider asylum hotel legal challenges BBC
- Number of asylum seekers in hotels up 8% in past year, but falls slightly since March, new data shows BBC
- A court ruling threatens to disrupt Britain’s asylum policy The Economist
- Government issues urgent appeal for 5,000 homes to house 20,000 migrants The Telegraph
- Far-right anger over asylum hotels is destroying the very idea of refuge – and that’s probably the goal | Zoe Williams The Guardian
95-year-old former North Korean soldier in South campaigns to be sent to the North – AP News
- 95-year-old former North Korean soldier in South campaigns to be sent to the North AP News
- Korean war POW, 95, fails at attempt to return to North BBC
- North Korea is where this 95-year-old wants to die. South Korea won’t let him go CNN
- Six elderly spies ask to be sent home to North Korea Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- This 95-Year-Old Dreams of Walking Home to North Korea - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
Horrific aftermath of Israeli attack on Gaza City
Horrific scenes in Gaza City show at least two Palestinians killed and three badly wounded people clinging to life.
Ukrainian drone strikes push up Russian petrol prices – Financial Times
- Ukrainian drone strikes push up Russian petrol prices Financial Times
- Putin is facing a fuel crisis as Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian refineries Atlantic Council
- Parts of Russia face gasoline shortages after Ukraine struck refineries Reuters
- Ukraine’s General Staff confirms strike on Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery and other key Russian facilities Ukrinform
- Russian fuel prices surge after Ukraine hits refineries France 24
Watch: Frank Caprio’s heartwarming moments as judge
The judge became a social media sensation for his compassion and humour on his hit show Caught in Providence.
Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row in Philippines
The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say.
Lionel Messi-less Inter Miami defeat Tigres in Leagues Cup quarterfinal
A Luis Suarez brace against the Tigres was enough for Miami to overcome Messi's injury and progress to semifinal.
Israel’s Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia’s Albanese as ties plunge
Israeli leader claims Australian prime minister's legacy 'tarnished' by decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again? – Al Jazeera
- Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again? Al Jazeera
- China FM in Afghanistan, offers to deepen cooperation with Taliban rulers Al Jazeera
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on August 21, 2025 fmprc.gov.cn
- Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold high-level meeting in Kabul to boost cooperation AP News
- China calls for enhancing exchanges, security with Pakistan, Afghanistan Reuters
Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again?
As China pushes to expand the CPEC, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue to cast a shadow over trilateral diplomacy.
North Korea’s Kim lauds ‘heroic’ troops deployed with Russia in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un 'conveyed warm encouragement' to the officers and the soldiers serving in Russia's Kursk region.