Trump, Israel’s Netanyahu meet for a second time about a ceasefire in Gaza
The unscheduled talks come as Trump's Middle East envoy said Israel and Hamas were closing their differences on a truce.
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‘Critical point’: UN pleads for fuel for Gaza amid Israeli blockade
'Hospitals are rationing. Ambulances are stalling. Water systems are on the brink,' UN humanitarian agency says.
Iran’s FM Araghchi, Saudi Crown Prince MBS hold ‘fruitful’ talks in Jeddah
Tehran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi visits Saudi Arabia for the first time after Iran's 12-day war with Israel.
Trump set to announce 50 percent tariff on copper
The US imports roughly half of copper needs each year, used in construction, transportation and electronics.
Tunisian court hands lengthy prison sentences to ex-officials
Opposition leader Ghannouchi, ex-PM and former presidential aide sentenced amid President Saied’s crackdown on dissent.
US envoy Steve Witkoff suggests Gaza ceasefire deal is close
Trump aide says Washington 'hopeful' a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas can be reached by the end of the week.
As deadly storms subside, Texas flooding puts spotlight on gov’t response
Questions mounting about what, if any, actions local US officials took to warn campers and residents.
Trump says he is considering Russia sanctions, not happy with Putin
US president voices frustration over the continuing war in Ukraine, says Vladimir Putin is 'killing a lot of people'.
Israeli strike kills at least three people in northern Lebanon
Israel claims it targeted a 'key figure' from the Palestinian group Hamas near the coastal Lebanese city of Tripoli.
Netanyahu meets Trump – Could a Gaza ceasefire deal emerge?
What does Netanyahu’s latest US visit mean for Palestinians in Gaza?
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as senior adviser
Sunak has remained largely out of the spotlight since his landslide loss as PM to Keir Starmer and the Labour Party.
Three killed in suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthis on Red Sea vessel
The Yemeni group, which has not claimed responsibility for the attack, says Israel-linked ships are 'legitimate target'.
UK threatens further action against Israel if Gaza ceasefire proposal fails
Top British diplomat David Lammy says the US-backed aid distribution mechanism in Gaza is 'not doing a good job'.
Iran rejects Trump’s claims it asked for relaunch of nuclear talks
Trump and his US envoy to Middle East both claimed talks could happen next week, following Iranian president's comments.
ICC issues warrants for Taliban leaders over alleged persecution of women
The Afghan group rejects the charges as 'baseless rhetoric', saying that it does not recognise the international court.
Three charged after protest at Israeli-owned restaurant in Australia
Trio charged with assault and other offences after incident at restaurant in Melbourne.
Texas floods: How rumour of two girls rescued from tree set off false hopes
False claims of a miraculous Texas flood rescue went viral but were disproven, emphasising journalism's role in crises.
Russia probes ex-minister’s death as body found hours after sacking
Roman Starovoit was found dead near his car in Moscow region hours after President Putin dismissed him.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,230
Here are the key events on day 1,230 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US to send more weapons to Ukraine, Trump says
US president says Ukraine must be able to defend itself and is 'getting hit very hard'.