Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under Mahmoud Abbas
The expectation is that whoever holds the role would be the frontrunner to succeed President Mahmoud Abbas, 89.
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At least 59 Palestinians killed as Israel escalates Gaza bombardment
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as military issues evacuation orders for Beit Hanoon and Sheikh Zeid.
Trump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks
At least 12 people were killed in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Iran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans
France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged
Thousands more queue to see Pope Francis on second day of lying in state
About 61,000 people filed past the pontiff's coffin in the first 26 hours at St Peter's Basilica, Vatican says.
Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company
PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain's coalition government.
Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?
As Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets South Africa's Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.
Al-Shabab battles Somalia’s army for strategic military base
The armed group says it seizes control of Wargaadhi town and its military base, but the Somali army denies the claim.
Kashmir attack: Does India’s Indus Waters Treaty freeze threaten Pakistan?
Pakistan has deemed India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following tourist attack in Pahalgam an 'act of war'.
UK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies
Sanctions on 12 Syrian entities removed, including the defence and interior ministries.
Trump Tariffs: What products do the EU and US buy from each other?
The United States has a $236bn trade deficit with the European Union. The EU is now facing 20 percent tariffs.
‘No mercy’: Israel keeps blocking aid amid systematic destruction of Gaza
Many women and children among 13 killed in the latest Israeli aerial attacks across Gaza.
South Korea’s ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery
Moon accused of appointing former lawmaker to nonprofit in exchange for hiring of his then son-in-law.
Trump says lower tariffs depend on China, as US states sue over trade war
Wall Street rallies for second day on hopes of a de-escalation in trade tensions between world's two largest economies.
India downgrades Pakistan ties after attack on Kashmir tourists
India announces raft of measures, including suspension of a key water-sharing treaty and the closure of border crossing.
Trade war with China to hit US healthcare
Without a carve-out for tariff exceptions for pharmaceuticals, prices will skyrocket for US patients, experts warn.
Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab
Souab is a fierce critic of President Kais Saied and was arrested for comments about the judiciary acting under duress.
Ben-Gvir: US Republicans support bombing Gaza ‘food and aid depots’
Israeli national security minister claims he met with 'senior Republican Party' officials at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Trump accuses Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of harming Russia negotiations
US president claims a peace deal is close, but accuses Ukrainian leader of making 'inflammatory statements'.
What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis
Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church's late pontiff.