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Hamas accuses Israeli PM of hindering Gaza negotiations
Hamas said the Israeli prime minister “continues to place more obstacles in front of the negotiations”.
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Biden refuses to drop out despite Democrats' doubts
Biden says any candidates who doubt his ability should challenge him at Democratic National Convention in August
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500,000 Gazans face catastrophic hunger: UN
World Food Program said almost half a million Gazans including children are facing severe hunger
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Mossad chief to meet CIA director, Egyptian intelligence head in Qatar
Four-party meeting between Qatar, Egypt, the US, and Israel is expected to take place in Doha on Wednesday
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Hurricane Beryl hits Texas, causes chaos and power outages
Hurricane lashes Texas, causing port closures, flight cancellations, and leaving 2 million without power
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Iraq displays returned ancient artefacts from US, others
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says more relics will be returned by Switzerland and Japan this month
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Protests erupt in India over new criminal laws
Indian lawyers and activists are urging Modi to halt the implementation of ‘complicated’ new criminal laws.
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Putin to hold talks with India’s Modi in Moscow
The leaders are expected to discuss trade imbalance and the discharge of Indian citizens fighting in the Ukraine war.
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Tesla shareholders oppose $7 billion legal fee request
The unprecedented fee has sparked significant opposition, with many shareholders deeming it excessive and outlandish.
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European leaders celebrate France’s rejection of extreme right
European leaders expressed happiness over the recent election results in France, following the UK elections.
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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of striking children's hospital in Kyiv
Zelenskyy urged international bodies to hold Russia accountable, while Russia has yet to comment on the allegations.
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Gaza City under heavy fire as Israeli tanks advance
The new offensive coincides with international efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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India and its obsession with godmen
The recent stampede in northern India underscores the cultural and spiritual impact these figures have on society.
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‘Gaza death toll could be over 186,000’
Report estimates nearly 38,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023; indirect deaths may raise toll
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France's left-wing surge leads to hung parliament
The fragmented parliament could hinder legislative progress, affecting France's role in the EU.
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Torrential downpour: Mumbai soaked with over 300mm of rain in just six hours
The severe weather impacted transport systems, while overflowing rivers affected over 2 million people in India.
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Analysts react to France's election results amid hung parliament
The euro dipped against major currencies following the election, reflecting cautious sentiment in financial markets.
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Global temperatures exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for a year
Experts warn that continued greenhouse gas emissions will lead to more extreme records being broken.
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Boeing to plead guilty in fraud case related to fatal 737 MAX crashes
The plea deal includes a $243.6 million fine and the appointment of a third-party monitor to oversee compliance.
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Detroit shooting leaves 2 dead and 19 wounded
The Michigan State Police reported that no suspects have been taken into custody.
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Israeli hostage families urge leaders to prevent Netanyahu from sabotaging swap deal
The appeal comes amid ongoing negotiations involving Mossad and Qatari officials.
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Turkish VP congratulates new leaders of Iran and UK on election victories
Cevdet Yilmaz congratulated Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian and the UK's Keir Starmer on their recent election victories.
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UK’s Labour government launches new Border Security Command to fight smuggling gangs
The move comes after Labour's election win, with the Home Secretary appointing a commander to lead the initiative.
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US and Australia pledge improved Pacific banking amid growing Chinese influence
Pacific nations struggle as Western banks limit USD access by ending relationships and closing operations.
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Fewer UK companies planning price hikes, survey reveals
BCC survey: sales and cashflow back to pre-pandemic levels; 58% expect higher turnover in 12 months.
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Xi Jinping hosts Hungarian premier Orban in Beijing
Viktor Orban met Russia’s president in Moscow last week before his China trip.
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2024 set to be world's hottest year after record-breaking June
Data suggests 2024 could be hottest year ever, driven by human-caused climate change and El Nino, scientists say.
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Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 16; military claims it targeted gunmen
Health ministry says attack on Al-Nuseirat school killed 16, wounded over 50.
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Kim Yo Jong accuses South Korean leader of using tensions as political distraction
Kim Yo Jong called South Korea's recent border firing drills an "inexcusable and explicit provocation."
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French voters deliver a win for the left, blow to Le Pen, hung parliament
Polls: Leftists 198 seats, Macron 169, far-right 143, uncertainty over next government.
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How France's far-right lost the election
Marine Le Pen's RN came third in election despite predictions, as opponents united to block far-right.
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Biden seeks boost in Pennsylvania amid mounting calls to step aside
Biden welcomed by Black churchgoers despite calls to end reelection; Democrats suggest Kamala Harris as replacement.
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Hezbollah launches drone attack on Mount Hermon in Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights
Hezbollah says it will halt operations only when the war ends.
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Hike in taxes ‘must to break IMF bailout cycle’
FinMin confident of reaching deal with global lender this month
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Hamas signals hostage talks sans ceasefire
20 dead in Israeli attacks on two schools
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Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities condemned by UN chief
'Attacks against civilian and objects is prohibited by international humanitarian law,' says Antonio Guterres
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China tells NATO to avoid 'causing chaos' ahead of US summit
Beijing’s remarks come as leaders of Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia attend NATO summit in Washington
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Eight arrested in Iran for fatal attack on election vehicle
Incident occurred after first round of presidential election on June 29, resulting in deaths of two security personnel
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French left-wing alliance leads parliamentary race over far right
New Popular Front projected to surpass Macron's alliance and Le Pen's RN in parliamentary seats
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Joe Biden returns to campaign trail amid calls to end White House re-election bid
81-year-old Democrat to run two campaign rallies in Pennsylvania before hosting the NATO leaders’ summit in Washington
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UK's new defence minister vows to enhance military aid for Ukraine
Ministry says package includes artillery guns, 250,000 rounds of ammunition, de-mining vehicles, small military boats
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Netanyahu insists Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting
Hamas has dropped a key demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before it would sign an agreement
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UN reports no safe haven for Palestinian families in Gaza City
According to UNRWA, people are losing hope with injuries, starvation and unable to travel for long distance