For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims
As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca, Palestinians in Gaza face a third year of heartbreak as Israel has shut border.
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Will the Texas primary run-off give Democrats a chance to flip the state?
Paxton, the likely Republican nominee, is considered less likely to fare well against Democratic nominee in midterms.
Blast hits train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, killing at least 24 people
More than 50 people injured in attack on train carrying military personnel in Quetta, capital of southwestern province.
Clashes in Belgrade as student-led protests demand elections
Demonstrators challenge President Vucic’s rule and demand elections, justice and rule of law.
Israeli attack on Gaza kills three family members, including infant
Mohammad Abu Mallouh, Alaa Zaqlan and their child, Osama, killed in the attack on Nuseirat refugee camp, medics say.
Iran war day 86: Trump announces potential deal amid ‘cloud of mistrust’
Trump announces progress on Iran peace deal, signalling the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global trade, could reopen soon.
Marco Rubio says ‘significant progress’ made in US-Iran talks to end war
Iranian news agency says deal could see shipping levels through Strait of Hormuz return to pre-war levels within weeks.
US, Iran inch closer to deal to end the war: What to know
The proposed US-Iran peace deal seeks to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid lingering disagreements.
Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know
No Secret Service agents sustain injuries, but a bystander is wounded in the exchange of fire.
Yemen war sees scramble for scant resources between displaced and locals
Reduced aid to Yemen and a domestic economic crisis see extreme suffering among the displaced at the Maryamah camp.
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv kill at least four people
Two people are killed in the capital itself and two in the Kyiv region while 40 locations are damaged.
Suicide car bomb attack on train in Pakistan kills at least 24
The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.
US police responding to reports of shots fired near White House
The US Secret Service is investigating reported gunfire outside the White House.
Trump says Iran agreement ‘largely negotiated’, awaiting finalisation
US president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.
‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize
This marks the second time that Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the prestigious prize.
Tens of thousands rally in Serbia for antigovernment demonstrations
The student-led movement, which began after the Novi Sad disaster in November 2024, is pushing for early elections.
‘United States of the Middle East?’: Trump posts US flag covering Iran
Latest Truth Social post comes amid 'delicate diplomacy', expert says, as US and Iran indicate progress in talks.
Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintains the cases against his family and entourage are politically motivated.
US Secretary of State kicks off India visit, invites Modi to White House
US-Israel war with Iran among issues looming large as Rubio expected to seek to mend in ties with New Delhi.
More than 500 children die in measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Most cases recorded by doctors among children aged between six months and five years.