Indian parliament’s lower house passes controversial Muslim endowments bill
Bill would add non-Muslims to boards that manage endowments and increase government say in validating properties.
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Five key takeaways from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ reciprocal tariffs
US President Donald Trump has further escalated a trade war, announcing reciprocal tariffs on all countries.
Why is Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa facing pressure to resign?
An internal split in the ruling ZANU-PF party is driving fears of a possible coup attempt.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,134
These are the key events on day 1,134 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
‘A historic moment’: Donald Trump unveils sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
Experts say the tariffs are likely to transform the global trade relations, with some warning of a possible recession.
US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Judge ruled that the case could not be revived, condemning what he described as an apparent quid pro quo arrangement.
Israel launches air attacks on Syria’s Damascus and Hama
In latest wave of attacks, Israel strikes Damascus's Barzeh neighbourhood and 'military capabilities' in Hama and Homs.
Military clash ‘almost inevitable’ if Iran nuclear talks fail, France says
Diplomatic failure on Iran deal could lead to military confrontation, French foreign minister warns.
Danish PM promises to support Greenland against US pressure
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen says her country remains 'Greenland's closest partner' during a three-day trip to Greenland.
UK sanctions pro-Russian group over alleged Moldova vote interference
The United Kingdom targets the Russian-based Evrazia group, accusing it of undermining Moldova’s democracy.
Israel’s Netanyahu heads to Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrant
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made it clear Hungary will not arrest the Israeli PM despite an international warrant.
DR Congo spares three convicted US coup accomplices of capital punishment
Their death sentences over the botched 2024 coup effort have been commuted to life imprisonment.
Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs as hope fades for survivors
Myanmar quake leaves nearly 2,900 dead and thousands homeless as relief efforts face challenges amid ongoing conflict.
Myanmar earthquake death toll nears 2,900 as rescue efforts continue
A man has been pulled alive from the ruins of a hotel in the capital, Naypyidaw, days after the magnitude 7.7 quake.
Tensions flare over pro-Palestine activism in PM Starmer’s UK constituency
Protesters in two London boroughs recently launched a divestment campaign. One group achieved its goal.
Wisconsin Supreme Court election results: What happened and why it matters
It was the most expensive judicial race in US history. And Elon Musk, the world's richest man, lost.
‘Live-fire drills’: China conducts second day of war games around Taiwan
China continues a second day of war games and military drills around Taiwan, including simulated attacks on key targets.
US government must keep funding legal aid for migrant children, judge rules
The ruling temporarily stops 26,000 unaccompanied minors from losing their legal representation.
In Kenya, girls are sold into marriage to stave off starvation from drought
Child marriage and sexual violence plague women and girls as climate change threatens the northern Marsabit region.
Israel expands ground assault on Gaza, seeks to seize ‘extensive territory’
New offensive comes as Israel's attacks kill 21 Palestinians and its blockade forces all bakeries to shut down.