China fears spark Indian race for cobalt in contested ocean waters
India has sought rights to explore an underwater cobalt-rich mountain. But Sri Lanka also has eyes on the region.
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Greek-owned Tutor believed to have sunk a week after Houthi missile attack
The crew abandoned the coal carrier after it was struck by Houthi missiles, which started a fire, on June 12.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time since 2000
Russian and North Korean leaders aim to deepen ties as both countries face isolation.
‘Our house was shaking’: Chad ammunition depot fire triggers explosions
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno says there have been deaths and injuries but does not specify the number.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 845
As the war enters its 845th day, these are the main developments.
Kim vows ‘full support’ for Russia in Ukraine as Putin visits Pyongyang
Russian president tells Kim Jong Un he appreciates North Korean support over Ukraine as two countries deepen ties.
China accused of erasing religion, culture from Uighur village names
Rights groups' analysis of official data shows some 630 villages in Xinjiang had their names changed in this way.
Netanyahu slams US for ‘withholding’ weapons to Israel
Israeli PM says the US promised to work to remove restrictions, but Washington says bomb shipment still under review.
Biden unveils plan allowing hundreds of thousands to gain US citizenship
Advocates say US president's effort to regularise some undocumented immigrants will help keep families together.
Orban says Hungary ‘ready’ to back Dutch PM Rutte’s NATO chief bid
Move comes after Rutte offered assurances he wouldn't force Hungary to partake in NATO plans to provide support to Kyiv.
Kenya scraps some tax hike proposals as protesters rally in Nairobi
Civil society groups say 210 people were arrested, including protesters, journalists and observers from rights groups.
Austrian group finalises 25-million-euro giveaway of heiress’s money
A total of 77 organisations will receive funds from Austrian-German heiress Marlene Engelhorn's inheritence.
White House says Joe Biden is a victim of ‘cheap fakes’: What are they?
Easily edited and reliant on real videos, they're less sophisticated than deepfakes — but very effective.
UN rights chief warns situation in West Bank ‘dramatically deteriorating’
Volker Turk tells UN Human Rights Council there are concerns about unlawful killings of Palestinians.
US working to avert ‘greater war’ between Israel and Hezbollah: Biden envoy
US says cross-border hostilities should cease urgently as Gaza war threatens to escalate into major regional conflict.
What are heat domes – and are they to blame for soaring US temperatures?
Last year, the US saw the most number of heatwaves since 1936 and it is now bracing for an unusually hot June.
Will Israel’s week of resistance make a difference?
Groups and politicians in Israel have launched a campaign for early elections and a deal to release the captives.
Nine patients killed in hospital fire in northern Iran’s Rasht
All deaths from the blaze at Qaem Hospital were in the intensive care unit, according to local authorities.
Thaksin bailed as Thai courts embark on series of politically charged cases
Indictment of former PM, hearings against progressive parties, seen driven by rivalry with conservative establishment.
Will long-awaited F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine’s push against Russia?
Kyiv's forces are due to receive the fighter jets within weeks, but analysts say they are unlikely to be a game-changer.