Tehran sceptical ahead of upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks
Facing ‘wall of mistrust’ and ‘doubting sincerity’, officials suspect US really wants to end Iran's influence in region.
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Under Trump, US Justice Department ends cryptocurrency investigations
The Justice Department says it will instead pursue cartels and criminal networks that use digital currencies.
Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, Zelenskyy says
President Zelenskyy said Kyiv is demanding a response from Beijing after Chinese fighters found in the Donetsk region.
Germany halts UN refugee resettlement programme
The next German government, likely to be led by the centre-right CDU, is expected to be tougher on migration.
Are Iran and the US having ‘direct’ talks on the nuclear file?
Iran's foreign minister confirms indirect talks with the US via Oman, questions sincerity of Washington's approach.
Ukraine detains suspected Russian assassin
Indictment comes amid an uptick in targeted attacks on Ukrainian officials and public figures.
Has the dire wolf come back to life? Here is what we know
Their DNA is very close to that of the grey wolf. Here is all we know about Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi, the pups.
Audit finds Hong Kong company breached Panama Canal ports contract
Report comes as US uses claims of Chinese meddling to push for control over strategic waterway.
Penguins, vaccines: Can negotiations save Trump’s oddest tariff targets?
Barely inhabited islands, countries the US enjoys a trade surplus with, and a tariff formula that isn't about tariffs.
‘Fight to the end’: Are the US and China rushing into a trade war?
China seems prepared for a showdown even as other countries scramble to re-negotiate new tariffs with Washington.
Russian and US crew blasts off in Soyuz rocket bound for ISS
The spacecraft with two Russian and one American astronaut took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Clean energy surges globally, but has yet to replace fossil fuels: Report
Clean sources accounted for more than 40 percent of electricity production last year for the first time.
What is a recession, and is it tied to stock market declines?
Trump’s tariffs prompt market drops, recession fears, and worries of accompanying inflation this time.
Kinshasa residents call for action as flood death toll climbs
Residents accuse government of slow response as evacuations continue in flood-hit Kinshasa.
Record global temperatures in March illustrate threat to climate goals
The data threatens that global climate goals are moving out of reach.
Which countries are International Criminal Court members?
The court, established to prosecute serious crimes under the Rome Statute, has 125 member states as of April 2025.
Why Indonesia’s sinking rupiah is a flashing alarm for its $1.4tn economy
Indonesia's currency is at a record low against the US dollar amid concerns over President Prabowo Subianto's policies.
Trump, Putin want Zelenskyy out. But is a vote possible in wartime Ukraine?
US and Russian leaders, united in distrusting Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, exaggerate claims of his falling ratings.
Why is Israel attacking Syria?
Regional tensions are rising due to Israel's attacks on Syria and its expanding occupation of Syrian land.
US Supreme Court upholds deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The ruling says the Trump administration can invoke the law, but deportees have the right to challenge their removal.