Beirut attacks leave Lebanon worried and waiting for another Israeli war
Israel has repeatedly struck Lebanon since a ceasefire last year, but Sunday's Beirut attack was an escalation.
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Devastating fire leaves thousands homeless in Dhaka’s Korail shantytown
It took 16 hours to douse the fire, which burned or damaged 1,500 shanties.
Indonesia races to evacuate Sumatra residents as flood deaths soar to 34
Up to 8,000 people across North Sumatra have been evacuated and roads remain blocked by landslide debris.
Thailand’s pork industry fears influx of cheap US imports under Trump
Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market.
Canada announces new support for lumber, steel industries hit by tariffs
The new plan comes amid stalled trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims
The US president has repeatedly accused South Africa of perpetrating human rights abuses against white Afrikaners.
Washington DC shooting live: 2 National Guard troops hurt, suspect detained
Officials in Washington, DC, say one suspect is in custody after the 'targeted shooting' one block from the White House.
Russia says talks to end Ukraine war ‘serious’ but rules out concessions
Kremlin spokesman says talks ongoing as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict.
Two US National Guard troops injured in Washington, DC, shooting
Police say they have one suspect in custody as Donald Trump promises 'very steep price' for perpetrator of shooting.
Peruvian ex-President Martin Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison
Vizcarra, a leader in the Peru First party, was found guilty of leading a corruption scheme when he was a governor.
India ‘examining’ Bangladesh extradition request for convicted ex-PM Hasina
Indian officials say they are examining Dhaka's latest request, made after Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia.
Ireland tightens immigration rules to check population growth
The tough new measures come amid record numbers of asylum claims and growing tensions over immigration.
Trump administration nixes temporary immigration protections for Haitians
Homeland Security Secretary Noem determines it is safe for Haitians to return home, despite widespread gang violence.
Aftermath of Homs killings may mark turning point for Syria’s government
Syrian government security deployments helped avoid sectarian violence, unlike previous incidents this year.
US group sues Apple over DR Congo conflict minerals
Apple says it instructed its suppliers to halt the sourcing of material from DR Congo and neighbouring Rwanda.
China blocks ByteDance from Nvidia chip use: Report
ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.
Five key takeaways from the UK’s tax-and-spending budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in taxes and increased welfare spending.
Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump
A judge in the southern state of Georgia rules that the case against Trump 'is hereby dismissed in its entirety'.
US ranchers whiplashed by Trump’s beef policies
Ranchers find themselves caught between the president's desires to appease both them and the US consumer.
Pro-Palestine conference leaders sue Berlin officials who shut down event
Last April, police used a heavy hand to stop the Palestine Congress, pulling the plug soon after the forum started.