Pattern of defiance: Israel expands settlements in face of Western pressure
Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.
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US Supreme Court clears greater path for ‘reverse discrimination’ claims
Court rules in favour of woman who says she was passed over for a work promotion because of her heterosexuality.
Trump speaks with China’s Xi amid trade, student visa tensions
US president previously said it was 'hard to make a deal' with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.
World reacts to Trump’s travel ban, hits several nations mired in conflict
Nationals from 12 countries have been banned from entering the US in Trump's latest immigration crackdown.
Netherlands still backs Israeli F-35 ‘supply chain of death’: Report
Maersk ships between the US and Israel carrying F-35 components are routed through Rotterdam, a grassroots group claims.
Eid al-Adha greetings in different languages
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the third day of Hajj. Here's how to say 'Eid Mubarak' in different languages.
Russian drone strike kills 5 as Moscow pledges response to Ukraine attacks
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Russia will respond to recent Ukrainian attacks when its military sees fit.
Which countries are on Trump’s travel ban list, and who will be affected?
Trump imposed a complete travel ban on nationals of 12 countries, while those from seven more face restrictions.
Russia’s war on Ukraine intensifies as peace talks appear at dead end
Russia lost a third of its strategic bombers as talks stalled, while Moscow's forces made marginal front-line advances.
Trump orders investigation of Biden and aides over actions while president
The president says Biden's aides hid his alleged mental health decline and unlawfully used an autopen.
Leaders of Canada and Mexico lash out at Trump steel tariff hike
Canada's Mark Carney calls the 50-percent tariff increase 'illegal', while Mexico's Sheinbaum weighs countermeasures.
Trump: Putin says Russia will ‘have to’ respond to Ukraine attacks
US president says Putin also suggested he would participate in talks aimed at reaching a new nuclear deal with Tehran.
Elon Musk slams Trump’s signature budget bill as a ‘disgusting abomination’
Donald Trump's budget bill faces Republican discord in Senate, where some lawmakers reject increase to US national debt.
US to reduce military presence in Syria, keeping only one base operational
US envoy says Syria strategy 'will not be like the last 100 years' as troops pull out.
Colombia rejects Guatemalan court’s arrest warrants for top officials
Colombia says that the action by Guatemalan Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche is part of a politically motivated campaign.
‘Malicious’: New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka sues US attorney after arrest
Baraka, a candidate for New Jersey's governor race, has condemned members of Trump administration for 'false arrest'.
Five UN food aid workers killed in Sudan ambush as hunger crisis deepens
Deadly attack on UN convoy in Sudan disrupts aid to hunger-stricken families in the war-torn country.
Two suspected Ugandan rebels killed in Kampala explosion
A female suicide bomber and another suspected rebel were killed in a blast in Uganda’s capital city.
South Korea election results 2025: Who won, who lost, what’s next?
Left-leaning Lee Jae-myung set to become president after conservative Kim Moon-soo concedes defeat.
Who’s onboard the Madleen Gaza flotilla, and where has it reached so far?
The 12-person crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, is expected to reach Gaza on June 7.