Severodonetsk mayor says just 20% of city under Ukrainian control
Russia edges closer to seizing Severodonetsk, the last city held by Kyiv in Luhansk province in eastern Ukraine.
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NATO, US say Ukraine war likely to end through talks
NATO chief and top US diplomat say their aim is to ensure that Ukraine has ability to defend against Russian invasion.
Yellen: ‘I was wrong’ last year on path of US inflation
'I was wrong about the path inflation would take,' US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview on CNN.
Erdogan halts Turkey-Greece talks as rift widens
Turkish president says will pause talks, partly over dispute with Greek PM and what Ankara calls airspace violations.
Racism of ‘Jerusalem Day’ march is Israeli mainstream: Analysts
Sunday's march saw thousands of Israelis march through the Old City, attacking a number of Palestinians.
Turkey says Syria military operation to target Tal Rifaat, Manbij
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says military operation will target two cities controlled by the SDF in northern Syria.
UN rights chief hails CAR decision to end death penalty
About 170 countries so far have abolished or introduced moratoria of death penalties in law or practice.
Yemen truce extension in the balance a day before end date
No breakthrough in UN-backed talks, despite two-month truce bringing much-needed breathing room for Yemeni civilians.
Outrage in Pakistan after woman gang-raped on moving train
Three suspects arrested for raping the 25-year-old mother of two children in empty compartment of Karachi-bound train.
US to send advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, Biden says
US official says weapons being sent are HIMARS, which have a longer range than those currently deployed by Ukraine.
Indian economic growth at one year low on inflation, Ukraine war
The economy's near-term prospects have darkened due to spike in retail inflation, which hit an eight-year high in April.
China conducts military ‘readiness patrol’ around Taiwan
Exercise took place in the sea and air around the self-ruled island, according to the PLA's Eastern Theatre Command.
Li Keqiang: China’s sidelined premier back in the limelight
China's No 2 has kept a low profile for most of his time in office but his re-emergence could signal deeper schisms.
Shanghai celebrates ‘new start’ after COVID restrictions eased
People venture out after two months stuck at home, but virus-related controls including regular tests, will continue.
US readies to host regional summit, but attendance still unclear
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said he will not attend Summit of Americas unless all nations invited.
Russia-Ukraine live news: US to send Kyiv longer-range rockets
The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) will allow Kyiv to launch rockets about 80kms, official says.
US stocks close volatile month little changed
A tumultuous May for markets ended almost exactly where it started in equities.
UN had ‘constructive’ talks in Moscow on Russian grain exports
Talks took place on facilitating Russian grain and fertiliser exports to global markets, UN spokesman says.
Canada’s BC moves to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs
Westernmost province of British Columbia says move, the first of its kind in Canada, aims to help tackle opioid crisis.
Al Jazeera presenter Ahmed Taha condemns Egypt sentence
Network says verdict 'irrational' and part of campaign by Egyptian authorities 'against Al Jazeera and its journalists'.