Ukraine and US sign memorandum on minerals deal, Kyiv says
Ukraine offiical Yulia Svyrydenko did not publish details of the memorandum, says work continues towards securing deal.
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Macron hails Paris talks with top US officials on ending Ukraine war
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges allies meeting in French capital to exert pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire deal.
What happened in Canada’s French-language election debate?
Liberal Prime Minister Carney says he's the man to take on Trump, as Conservative Poilievre says time for change.
Saudi defence minister visits Tehran before Iran-US talks
Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of talks in Rome about Tehran's nuclear programme.
Held without justice: A look inside Israeli prisons
Amid continued Israeli assault on Gaza, Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day with thousands still in jail.
Russia’s Putin, Qatar’s emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader, would like better relations with Moscow, Qatar said.
Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act – and what powers would that give him?
Experts debunk claims of Trump declaring martial law, citing legal boundaries and confusion with the Insurrection Act.
Russia’s Supreme Court suspends ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban
The group that seized power in Afghanistan in 2021 is removed from Russia's list of banned 'terror' organisations.
Two years into Sudan’s war, where is its civil society?
Civil activists negotiate with warring sides to work but face harassment, arrests, and accusations of bias.
Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet
Near a planet far, far away astronomers have found traces of chemicals that on Earth are only produced by living beings.
Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf wins world’s top photo prize
The winning picture of this year's World Press Photo competition highlights the human cost of war in Gaza.
Portrait of amputee Palestinian boy from Gaza wins World Press Photo award
The winning photo depicts nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour whose arms were severed in an Israeli attack last year in Gaza.
Hamas accuses Israel of weaponising aid as Gaza’s hunger crisis worsens
Israel's defence minister admits blockade is a 'pressure lever' against Hamas and there are no plans to ease it.
Is Zimbabwe wooing Donald Trump by paying white farmers and ending tariffs?
Zimbabwe is the only country to have suspended tariffs on US imports so far.
Dozens killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza’s tent camps for displaced people
Israeli attacks target displaced people in and around southern Gaza's al-Mawasi, as well as in Beit Lahiya in the north.
Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots
Fatal attacks have shaken several Ukrainian cities, prompting an offer from Kyiv to pay for US air defence systems.
Child among three killed in Russia’s attack on Ukraine before Paris talks
Deadly air attack on the city of Dnipro comes hours before Ukrainian officials meet US and European officials in Paris.
Cambodia seeks China’s financial support as Xi visits amid US tariff war
Cambodia is an important leg in Xi's regional tour, with China owning half of Cambodian businesses exporting to the US.
Trump’s tariffs threaten Kashmir’s carpet-weaving legacy amid price hikes
The 28-percent US tariff means the imported carpets will become significantly more expensive for American consumers.
Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban
US Department of Homeland Security tells Harvard to comply with Trump's demands or lose visas for foreign students.