Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow
Tension mounts in South Sudan as power deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar unravels.
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Philippines ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on international warrant
The ICC has been probing the case against Duterte since 2018 over his anti-drugs war that killed thousands.
Israeli warplanes attack military sites in Syria’s southern Deraa province
Syrian and Israeli media report air attacks on southern province targeting military sites of former al-Assad regime.
A ‘dangerous’ moment: Advocates denounce arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil
Rights groups argue that the Trump administration is using anti-Semitism as a pretext to clamp down on free speech.
Why China isn’t as worried about Trump’s trade war as in 2018
Beijing is much better positioned to withstand US tariffs than during Trump's first administration, analysts say.
Pope’s condition improves, prognosis no longer ‘guarded’: Vatican
Holy See reports ‘improvements’ in recent days, indicating pontiff may soon be able to leave hospital.
Trump administration relaunches CBP One asylum app for ‘self-deportation’
The decision is part of a broader crackdown on immigration that critics say violates asylum rights under US law.
Elon Musk says X targeted by ‘cyberattack’ after outage
Tech mogul believes attack, which left 40,000 without access to site, orchestrated by ‘large group’ or ‘a country’.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia for peace talks
Visit comes ahead of talks with the US this week, as Russia claims advances in Kursk region.
Syria merges Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions
SDF controls much of northeastern Syria, and has held out against control from Damascus for years.
NATO’s Rutte backs Bosnia after separatist moves by Serbian region
Visit to Sarajevo comes after Bosnian Serb leaders bar federal judicial authorities and police from Republika Srpska.
Rubio announces 83 percent of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump
Trump administration has targeted USAID as part of president's efforts to trim government spending and reduce 'waste'.
Germany’s Green Party rejects Merz’s spending proposals
Incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal comes as the German economy experiences prolonged stagnation.
What does Israel cutting off Gaza’s electricity mean?
After blocking all aid entering the battered enclave, Israel has now announced it will stop electricity to Gaza.
Syria’s al-Sharaa vows to punish forces responsible for mass killings
Hundreds have been reported dead in recent days, including civilians, security forces and armed fighters.
Crew member missing after oil tanker, cargo ship collide off UK coast
37 crew members safe, with one reportedly in hospital, Greenpeace concerned about ‘multiple toxic hazards’.
Europe’s reliance on US weapons has risen, SIPRI says
But markets believe the continent is about to experience a boost in domestic production as Russia’s threat looms.
Syria clashes – what happened?
Hundreds of people have been killed and residents of Syria's coastal governorates are scared to leave home.
Pro-Russian candidate to challenge bar on Romanian presidential run
The move follows rioting in Bucharest overnight after a court threw far-right Calin Georgescu out of the race.
Ukraine announces plan to boost FPV drone arsenal
Ministry of Defence says it will buy 4.5 million first-person view drones in 2025, triple last year's amount.