Father, ex-husband, among 9 arrested in alleged honour killing in Pakistan
Sidra Bibi, 18, was reportedly killed on the orders of a local council of elders in eastern Pakistan's Rawalpindi.
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IMF nudges up 2025 growth forecast but says tariff risks still dog outlook
Future tariff increases are not reflected in the IMF numbers, and could raise effective tariff rates further, it warned.
Authorities say shooter in New York City blamed NFL for brain injuries
The US football league has previously faced legal challenges over its failure to address players' concussions.
Ivory Coast’s president says will seek fourth term in office
Alassane Ouattara, 83, announced the plan after changing the constitution to remove presidential term limits.
Trump administration moves to nix key finding on greenhouse gas emissions
EPA head Lee Zeldin has framed the rollback as necessary to axe regulations and ensure the US's continued prosperity.
Union Pacific to buy Norfolk Southern for $85bn
The deal, which would build first coast-to-coast freight rail, could take up to two years to complete amid scrutiny.
Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene decries ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Right-wing congresswoman condemns the 'starvation happening in Gaza' as she criticises pro-Israel colleague Randy Fine.
Procter and Gamble to raise prices to offset tariff costs
The world’s largest consumer goods maker said it will have to raise prices on a quarter of its products starting August.
UK plans to recognise Palestine in September unless Israel halts Gaza war
PM says Israel must take major steps in coming weeks or the UK will make its move ahead of UNGA.
Who was Awdah Hathaleen, Palestinian activist killed by an Israeli settler?
The family man, activist, and football fiend also helped make an Oscar-winning documentary.
RSF attacks compound humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s strategic city
RSF attacks in North Kordofan are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis on the provincial capital of el-Obeid.
Russia jails journalist for alleged Navalny links amid crackdown on dissent
Olga Komleva has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her past volunteer work with Navalny’s banned party.
Deadly rain, landslides force mass evacuations in northern China
At least 30 dead and tens of thousands evacuated as heavy rain and landslides hit northern China.
Inmates, pregnant woman among 22 killed in Russia’s attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian drone attacks kill at least one person in Russia's southern Rostov region.
Hundreds pray for marine safety at sacred seaside festival near Tokyo
Residents at Kurihama beach join a summer festival, praying for marine safety and celebrating community.
Why did Zelenskyy try to curb autonomy of Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies?
The Ukrainian president's move to strip the autonomy of anticorruption watchdogs prompts protests, forcing U-turn.
US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly opposed a stopover in New York by Taiwan's president, says considers China trip.
Trump denies seeking summit with Xi, says he ‘may’ visit China
US president says he will visit China only at the invitation of Chinese leader.
Message in a bottle found in Ireland prompts theories about Taiwanese crew
Purported SOS message revives hopes for answers about the fate of crew that disappeared four years ago.
North Korea says US must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state
North Korean leader’s powerful sister says talks aimed at denuclearisation would be interpreted as a 'mockery'.