Why did Zelenskyy try to curb autonomy of Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies?
The Ukrainian president's move to strip the autonomy of anticorruption watchdogs prompts protests, forcing U-turn.
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US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly opposed a stopover in New York by Taiwan's president, says considers China trip.
Trump denies seeking summit with Xi, says he ‘may’ visit China
US president says he will visit China only at the invitation of Chinese leader.
Message in a bottle found in Ireland prompts theories about Taiwanese crew
Purported SOS message revives hopes for answers about the fate of crew that disappeared four years ago.
North Korea says US must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state
North Korean leader’s powerful sister says talks aimed at denuclearisation would be interpreted as a 'mockery'.
Five dead in New York City shooting, including police officer, suspect
The attacker was armed with an M4 rifle when he opened fire inside a skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, Manhattan.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations but truce still holding
Thai troops have retaliated 'appropriately' and in 'self-defence', Major-General Winthai Suvaree said in a statement.
As Trump’s August 1 deadline looms, tariffs are here to stay, experts say
Trump's protectionist moves likely to keep pushing countries to lessen their reliance on the US, analysts say.
Israeli settler kills West Bank activist who worked on Oscar-winning film
Palestinian Odeh Hadalin was from Masafer Yatta, a community whose resistance to settlers was featured in No Other Land.
Heavy rains leave 30 dead in China’s capital Beijing as downpour continues
Beijing is expected to see its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday, with up to 300mm (11.8 inches) forecast for some areas.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,251
Here are the key events on day 1,251 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
ISIL claims responsibility for deadly church attack in eastern DR Congo
A UN mission says 43 worshippers were killed in the attack at a night mass in a church.
Aid arrives in Syria’s Suwayda as UN says humanitarian situation critical
Syrian Red Crescent convoy enters Suwayda province, state media reports, as UN warns humanitarian access 'constrained'.
UN chief calls for ‘viable two-state solution’ to Israel-Palestine conflict
Antonio Guterres calls for 'a decisive turning point' at international conference boycotted by the US and Israel.
US memo allows federal employees to evangelise colleagues at work
Memo permits religious persuasion at work if non-harassing, likening it to encouraging other personal activities.
Why Sudan’s RSF chose this parallel government ahead of peace talks
The RSF-backed parallel government could complicate peace talks and cement a de facto partition in Sudan, say analysts.
At least 17 killed after gunmen storm small-town bar in Ecuador
The South American nation has reeled under a substantial increase in violent crime over the last several years.
UN report reveals global hunger falls, but food insecurity rises in Africa
Global hunger fell in 2024 for a third year, but conflict and climate shocks deepened crises in Africa and Middle East.
US judge blocks Trump’s effort to defund reproductive health organisation
Planned Parenthood says one million patients could lose coverage if it was cut off from Medicaid funds.
Israeli human rights group: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Israeli-Palestinian human rights group B’Tselem declares Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide in its latest report.