S Korea, US ‘closely monitoring’ potential Putin-Kim meeting in Pyongyang
Russia has promised Putin will visit North Korea after hosting its leader Kim Jong Un last September.
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Millions start Hajj in shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Rituals expected to draw more than two million pilgrims this year praying for peace in Gaza, Yemen and Sudan.
Chinese #MeToo activist jailed for five years for subversion
Journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin was detained in 2021 with labour activist Wang Jianbing who was jailed for 42 months.
‘Vote against jail’: How two Modi critics won India election from prison
In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?
Wild Przewalski’s horses return to Kazakhstan after 200 years
The first group of seven horses arrived in Kazakhstan in early June and about 40 more are planned for the coming years.
Sailor injured, cargo ship ablaze after missile attack by Yemen’s Houthis
The Palau-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated M/V Verbena was delivering timber to Italy when it came under fire.
Russia says US journalist Evan Gershkovich to face trial for ‘CIA work’
Wall Street Journal rejects 'false and baseless' charge against 32-year-old who has been in custody since March 2023.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 840
As the war enters its 840th day, these are the main developments.
UN Security Council demands end to siege of el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur
Resolution calls on Sudanese military and RSF to ensure protection of civilians and seek immediate end to violence.
G7 leaders agree to $50bn loan for Ukraine at annual summit
G7 leaders hail 'unity' after reaching deal to fund Ukraine via profits on frozen Russian assets during summit in Italy.
Violations against children in conflict reach ‘extreme levels’, UN says
Violence in 'escalating conflicts', including Gaza, reach new heights in 2023, according to UN report.
US Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill
Biden welcomes ruling and rebukes 'extreme and dangerous agenda' attacks on reproductive rights by Republican officials.
Two weeks since Trump’s New York guilty verdict: What have we learned?
Trump's history-making 'hush-money' verdict has only caused ripples so far in polls as he seeks re-election in November.
Hezbollah launches rockets, drones at northern Israel military sites
The Lebanese group fired 150 rockets and 30 suicide drones at 15 Israeli military positions, Hezbollah official says.
Why are Russian warships in Cuba?
Russian warships sailed into Cuba’s main harbour in what appears to be a show of strength by Moscow.
‘State of shock’: Kuwait fire leaves many families bereft in India’s Kerala
Most of the victims in the deadly blaze that engulfed a block housing immigrant workers are from India.
Does ceasefire in Gaza mean Israeli escalation with Lebanon’s Hezbollah?
War drums beat louder as Israel kills Hezbollah commander and Lebanese group launches massive missile attack.
Ukraine’s more liberal use of allied weapons complicates Russian logistics
But observers say Ukraine needs a completely free hand to strike Russian soil if it is to win the war.
Photos: Nomadic Muslims throng forest shrine in scenic Kashmir
The 19th-century shrine to Mian Nizamuddin Kiyanwi provides free meals every day to visiting devotees.
‘Lives at play’: Argentina’s Senate passes Milei reforms as protests rage
Senators embark on all-night session to approve 37 to 36 controversial economic plan as protesters clash with police.