How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
The move underscores growing scrutiny of the conflict mineral trade fuelling violence in eastern DR Congo.
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Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding
The storm system is expected to reach landfall on Monday morning.
What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral?
The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messages locally and across the region.
Syria delays first session of transitional parliament without explanation
The transitional parliament aims to draft a new elections law during its 30-month term.
Photo of abused Palestinian detainee causes anguish for two Gaza mothers
Disturbing image showing restrained detainee adds to agony of two mothers, each of whom is certain he is their son.
Houthi rebels kill 16 Yemeni government troops in fiercest clashes in years
Medical sources on the Red Sea coast report 16 dead from pro-government forces and 22 wounded.
Dr Hussam Abu Safia’s life in ‘grave danger’
‘This is the last time you'll see me.’
What to know about the renewed coordinated attacks across Mali
Separatist Tuareg-led group and regional al-Qaeda affiliate have claimed responsibility for attacks on army positions.
Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says
Elyas Abu Safia says his father Hussam can barely breathe or speak after more than 555 days in Israeli prison.
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
Reform UK’s Farage failed to disclose funds from convicted criminal: Report
George Cottrell provided funds for Reform UK leader's security, drivers, staff and accommodation, Sunday Times reports.
China releases underground church pastor after months in detention
Ezra Jin’s family says the Zion Church founder arrived in the US after months in detention in China.
Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th celebrations
Trump says he will still speak in Washington, DC, after a thunderstorm delayed celebrations in the US capital.
This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation
Benito Miranda Hernandez completed three tours during the Iraq war but now faces removal from the US to Mexico.
Iran war live: Huge crowds mourn Khamenei, Trump vows to hold fire
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family were killed in a US-Israeli air strike in February.
White nationalists march in Washington, DC, area during July 4 festivities
Donald Trump has faced condemnation for failing to forcefully reject white nationalists during his presidency.
Lebanon’s Aoun calls on US to keep ‘always standing beside’ his country
In a congratulatory message on US Independence Day, Aoun says he hopes Lebanon can 'open a new page of hope'.
A politically charged holiday: The US celebrates its 250th anniversary
The semiquincentennial has been meet with controversy, as President Trump seeks to exert influence over the celebration.
At least 20 drown as boat carrying students after exams sinks in DR Congo
Witnesses say the boat may have been carrying more than 200 passengers.
Trump hints Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu may visit US as early as next week
The visit would mark Netanyahu's seventh visit to the US since Trump returned to office for a second term as president.