Hezbollah supporters protest disarmament ahead of Lebanese government talks
Hezbollah has called for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory before any discussion on disarmament.
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80 years after Hiroshima atomic bombing, search for missing continues
On Ninoshima island, efforts to recover Hiroshima atomic bomb victims’ remains aim to honour the lost and aid survivors.
Japan logs two new highest temperatures on record in a day
The recorded temperatures were 41.6C (106.8F) and 41.8C (107.2F), as weather agency warns of hotter days ahead.
Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted activists
Hong Kong's Security Bureau announces measures over activists' alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas.
Australia, Japan strike largest defence deal for advanced warships
Australian minister lauds deal for next-generation, Mogami-class frigates and their long-range missile capabilities.
Israel’s Netanyahu has decided on full occupation of Gaza, reports say
Netanyahu's war cabinet set to approve military operations across entire enclave, according to Israeli media.
Australia’s FM warns of ‘risk there will be no Palestine left to recognise’
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australian recognition of Palestinian statehood 'a matter of when, not if'.
Bangladesh teeters between hope and deadlock a year after Hasina’s fall
Protesters wanted 'real change' but instability looms as political groups jostle for power and promised reforms falter.
Russia’s Medvedev issues warning as Moscow says not bound by missile treaty
Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns of 'further steps', blaming NATO's 'anti-Russian policy'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,258
Here are the key events on day 1,258 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested for train station assault in UK
The 42-year-old was detained by the British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal.
US Democrats flee Texas to block Trump-backed election redistricting
Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats leave state to block redrawn congressional map.
Milei vetoes pension, disability spending increases as Argentina feels cuts
Despite his austerity measures, the president's party is expected to do well in the crucial October mid-term elections.
Palestinians distraught over relatives missing at deadly Gaza aid sites
Many families face agonising wait to find out why loved ones never returned from distribution hubs run by notorious GHF.
Brazil Supreme Court orders house arrest of former President Bolsonaro
Justice Alexandre de Moraes says Bolsonaro violated pre-trial precautionary measures imposed by the court.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Israeli West Bank settlement
Johnson becomes the highest-ranking US official to visit an illegal settlement in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Thailand, Cambodia officials meet in Malaysia to cement ceasefire details
A fragile truce between the Southeast Asian neighbours continues to hold, following five days of deadly border clashes.
Trump says he will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India over Russian oil
India rejects criticism of its business dealings with Russia as 'unreasonable', vowing to safeguard its own interests.
US to require up to $15,000 bond for some tourists
Pilot programme intended to be a diplomatic deterrent aimed at countries with high rates of overstays.
More than 600 former Israeli security chiefs urge Trump to end Gaza war
Group says Israeli army has achieved its objectives and release of Israeli captives can be achieved only through a deal.