Uruguay’s Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89
Mujica, a former Marxist guerrilla known by the nickname 'Pepe', became a beloved figure for his simple lifestyle.
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US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia that he would lift sanctions on Syria.
Israel ‘normalisation’ takes back seat as Trump announces Saudi deals
In Riyadh, US president focuses on business, shifting from Biden's policy that prioritised Saudi Arabian-Israeli ties.
Mali dissolves all political parties after opposition figures ‘arrested’
Human rights groups say politicians have been forcibly disappeared in recent days
Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL
Officials say prisons at almost double capacity earlier this month.
Will the US-China tariff deal avert a possible global trade war?
The world's two biggest economies agree to de-escalate tariff face-off.
US and Saudi Arabia agree to $142bn weapons sale during Trump visit
The White House says an agreement with Saudi Arabia includes investments in weapons and technology totaling $600bn.
Albania’s ruling Socialists secure majority in parliamentary vote
A near-complete ballot count shows the Socialist Party secured 52 percent of the votes or 82 of 140 parliamentary seats.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Key takeaways from day 1, what’s expected today?
One of the witnesses, Daniel Phillip, will testify again as the sex-trafficking trial enters day two.
Why has Trump given white South Africans refugee status?
Trump stirs controversy by calling Afrikaners, a minority group descended from Dutch colonists, victims of a ‘genocide’
Can green card, visa holders get Real ID, required to fly in the US?
Trump administration's move to make the Real ID mandatory raises questions about how it will affect noncitizens.
France convicts actor Gerard Depardieu for sexually assaulting two women
Depardieu is put on the sex offenders list and receives a suspended sentence for groping the women on a film set.
Palestinian journalist among two killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital
Hassan Eslaih has been killed in Nasser Hospital during treatment for injuries sustained in the previous Israeli attack.
Kurdish leader Ocalan told the PKK to disband, it did: Here’s what to know
PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is leading peace efforts to end a Kurdish armed rebellion against Turkiye after four decades.
Zelenskyy will have face-to-face talks in Istanbul, but will Putin?
The Ukrainian leader will travel to meet Turkiye's Erdogan and see if his Russian counterpart turns up.
Why did the US and China slash tariffs – and what’s next?
Experts say the pullback on tariffs shows that China managed to stand its ground, as Trump battled domestic pressure.
Argentina’s top court finds Nazi files ‘of global significance’ in basement
Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina's Supreme Court.
Music mogul ‘Diddy’ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial
Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.
UN urges calm as heavy fire, clashes erupt in Libya’s Tripoli
Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.
Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees to the US
Move comes as administration largely closes refugee admissions from countries experiencing widespread violence, poverty.