US sanctions DR Congo armed group over illicit mining, ceasefire tested
The US is sanctioning the Pareco-FF armed group, as well as the Congolese mining company CDMC.
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China raises concerns over Nvidia’s H20 chips with local firms: Report
Authorities press companies including ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to use domestic suppliers instead.
UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded
Violence remains widespread in Haiti, where powerful armed gangs have surged amid political and economic chaos.
Key issues omitted in revised US State Department human rights report
Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities.
Mali soldiers arrested over coup allegations: What we know
Frustration has grown since the military government banned political parties and extended its rule indefinitely.
Iran says it arrested 21,000 ‘suspects’ during 12-day war with Israel-US
Tehran says it carried out widespread internal arrests as Israel, US launched huge strikes on the country in June.
Gaza malnutrition death toll rises as Israeli attacks kill at least 67
Israel is accused of attacking safe zones and rescue workers while blocking the entry of food items into Gaza.
South Korea awaits ruling on bid to arrest former first lady
Charges against Kim, punishable by years in prison, range from stock fraud to bribery and illegal influence peddling.
Trump extends China tariff deadline for the second time. What does it mean?
US president extends deadline on higher Chinese tariffs hours before agreement was due to expire.
Syrian gov’t soldier killed in clashes with Kurd-led SDF in Aleppo province
Syria’s new government says it will not take part in planned meetings with SDF in Paris amid tensions.
How a student’s death in Mexico raises questions about police violence
A 22-year-old's death has highlighted the tensions between police and student teachers with a tradition of protest.
The view from Russia: Putin will take ‘symbolic steps’ during Trump talks
Mixed feelings in Moscow before Friday's summit as analysts are sceptical that peace in Ukraine will be secured.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of planting landmines after soldier injured
Cambodia dismisses Thai army accusation that it breached truce and international law after incident near border.
Wildfires in Spain kill one person as thousands forced to flee
Victim suffers serious burns amid strong winds that whip flames through Tres Canto near Madrid.
UN probe finds evidence of ‘systematic torture’ in Myanmar
Investigators name senior figures among those responsible for alleged abuses at detention facilities.
‘My studies, my life’: War leaves Gaza students hungry and out of school
Hunger ravages Gaza as UN says 97% of educational facilities in the enclave have been damaged by Israeli attacks.
Sudanese RSF fighters kill more than 40 people in Darfur camp
A rescue group says civilians have been 'killed either by stray bullets or direct executions' at the camp.
Protests held worldwide over Israel’s murder of Al Jazeera Gaza journalists
Global protests target Israel and media outlets who have 'made excuses' after killing of four Al Jazeera staff in Gaza.
China, Brazil can be models of ‘self-reliance’ for Global South, Xi says
China's Xi and Brazil's Lula discuss cooperation amid fallout of US President Donald Trump's trade war.
One dead, dozens injured in steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania
The massive US industrial plant is the largest coking facility in North America.