Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets
Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office announces investigation after charges of 'openly insulting religious values'.
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Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions
US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president's decree.
Obama, Bush decry ‘travesty’ of Trump’s gutting of USAID on its last day
The former US presidents said the dismantling of USAID was a 'mistake' on the last day of the agency's operations.
Tunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison
Sonia Dhamani, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, has criticised him for practices against refugees and migrants.
Mamdani’s New York victory sparks Islamophobic backlash in US
Advocates say attacks targeting mayoral candidate's Muslim identity show Islamophobia remains tolerated in US politics.
Mexican authorities find 20 bodies, some decapitated, in Sinaloa state
Incident is latest in months of intense violence between rival drug cartel members.
How can Iranians rebuild while crackdowns intensify?
How are Iranians rebuilding after attacks from Israel and the US?
UK police say pro-Palestine performances at Glastonbury subject to probe
Move comes after rap-punk duo Bob Vylan and Kneecap lead crowds in chants calling for a 'Free Palestine'.
Iran hardens stance against IAEA and its chief in wake of US-Israel attacks
Tehran has rejected request for Rafael Grossi to visit nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and US during conflict.
‘Coming back with nothing’: Inside the reverse migration away from the US
Hardline immigration policies under US President Donald Trump have forced some migrants to abandon their American dream.
Days of heavy Pakistan rains, floods kill 46, including 13 from one family
Authorities say forecasters cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the devastating floods of 2022.
Why is Ukraine withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines?
If Russia plans to broaden the ground war, Ukraine may need deeper lines of defence. Landmines could prove critical.
Israel kills 95 Palestinians, bombing across Gaza amid new ceasefire push
Homes, schools, hospitals and hungry aid seekers targeted by Israel as it forces thousands out of the enclave's north.
China claims Canada’s order for Hikvision closure ‘damages’ trade relations
Beijing’s remarks come after Ottawa announced it would cease all Canadian operations of the company.
Serbian police remove Belgrade street blockades, more protesters arrested
A number of protesters have been arrested, but police have not shared the exact number.
What are Serbia’s protesters demanding, and what’s next?
Protests in Serbia intensify amid growing discontent over the governance of Aleksandar Vucic, in power for 12 years.
Norwegian pension fund divests from companies selling to Israeli military
KLP, Norway's largest pension fund, will no longer do business with two companies, one US, the other German.
US Senate begins debate on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Forecaster says the bill would cut health cover for 11.8 million people and increase deficit by $3.3 trillion.
Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks
Canada's prime minister says trade talks with US will resume with decision to drop new levy.
Two firefighters in Idaho shot and killed in ‘heinous’ ambush
Kootenai County Sheriff says law enforcement officials are taking sniper fire as they hunt for the killer.