Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead
Al Jazeera looks at some of the challenges that Singapore could face over its next 60 years.
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Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of US atomic bomb attack on Japan
Nagasaki's Immaculate Conception Cathedral was rebuilt in 1959 after being almost completely destroyed in the explosion.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262
Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Mexico has no evidence linking Venezuela’s Maduro to drug cartel: Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum said Mexico has no investigation under way and no proof that Maduro is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Maps offer hope of saving a rainforest in Malaysian Borneo’s Sarawak
Indigenous communities in Sarawak use community mapping to assert land rights.
‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism
The ban, proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in Jumilla.
Suspect dies, officer injured in shooting at Emory University in Georgia
Those on campus were advised to 'run, hide, fight' as police responded to an active shooter situation near the CDC.
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next week to discuss Ukraine war
The announcement comes as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new action.
Trump offers UCLA $1bn settlement amid pro-Palestine protest standoff
The proposed settlement is the highest yet, as Trump continues pressure universities to submit to wide-ranging demands.
‘I will never leave’: Palestinians spurn Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City
Israeli army kills at least 36 Palestinians across enclave, as reality of Netanyahu’s Gaza City takeover plan sinks in.
Azerbaijan and Armenia sign accord overseen by Trump at the White House
US president says the deal will bring peace and new economic opportunities for the two rivals, but issues remain.
Zambia ex-president must be sent home for burial, South African court rules
After months of dispute, Pretoria high court says Edgar Lungu's family must hand over his body for burial in Zambia.
Trump administration subpoenas New York Attorney General Letitia James
James successfully sued Trump for fraud in 2023, sparking the president's ire and accusations of retaliation.
Jim Lovell, one of first astronauts to orbit the moon, dies at age 97
Known as Smilin' Jim, Lovell was a veteran of the Apollo 8 lunar voyage and mission commander for the Apollo 13 flight.
Can Brazil convict Bolsonaro and stand up to Trump?
What would a conviction for former President Jair Bolsonaro mean for Brazil?
Bus carrying mourners overturns in Kenya, killing 21 people
The driver lost control of the bus in Kisumu, on a notorious section of road where accidents are frequent.
High-profile Chinese dealmaker Bao Fan released from detention: Report
Bao, widely regarded as one of China's best-connected bankers, went missing in 2023 with little explanation.
US appeals court throws out Trump contempt ruling over deportation flights
The decision undoes Judge Boasberg's finding that Trump officials may be sanctioned for appearing to defy a court order.
US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, Vance says on UK trip
The US vice president reaffirms Washington's stance as calls for recognition of a Palestinian state gain momentum.
Trump signs order authorising military action against cartels: Reports
Mexican politicians warn that US action against criminal groups on their soil would be a violation of sovereignty.