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WikiLeaks founder to be ‘free man’
Julian Assange heads to US court after plea deal
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WHO: Rafah crossing closure halts 2,000 medical evacuations from Gaza
The US, Egypt and Qatar held talks late last week aimed at re-opening the crossing for humanitarian aid flows
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City kill at least 24
Two of the Israeli airstrikes hit two schools in Gaza City, killing at least 14 people, medics say
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Myanmar rebels seize airport from junta as cease-fire collapses
Buddhist ethnic armed group Arakan Army reportedly takes over Thandwe Airport in Rakhine State
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US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
Surgeon General Murthy recommends an array of preventive measures akin to anti-smoking campaigns
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US seeking diplomatic deal to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict: defense secretary
Israel’s national security adviser says will spend coming weeks trying to resolve conflict with Lebanon-based group
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Sudan spirals deeper into chaos: UN
UN reports 800,000 lives at risk in Sudan as bombing and shelling continue, displacing 143,000 from Al Fasher
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Rahul Gandhi appointed leader of opposition in Indian parliament
Congress leader defied expectations to help party nearly double its parliamentary numbers in recent elections
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Police fire on protesters trying to storm Kenyan parliament, at least five dead
Activist Auma Obama, half-sister of former US president Barack Obama, among others tear-gassed during demonstrations
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Australian parliament renews effort to recognise Palestine
The young senator from Western Australia Fatima Payman crossed the floor and supported the motion
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Indian Muslim politician Owaisi's pro-Palestinian remarks spark controversy
AIMIM president expresses solidarity with Palestine after taking oath; BJP claims constitutional breach
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Gaza conflict leaves 10 children without one or both legs everyday: UNRWA
UNRWA coordinates nearly all aid to Gaza, and it is facing relentless attack and deep funding woes
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US elections: How serious of a threat is AI?
AI-generated manipulative content, like deepfakes, pose a significant threat to the upcoming US election in November.
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Putin claims his recent proposals can end the Ukraine conflict
President Putin is advocating for a system of equal security and mutually beneficial cooperation across Eurasia.
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UK's King Charles hosts Japan's emperor Naruhito for historic state visit
The visit aims to deepen military, cultural, and scientific ties between the UK and Japan.
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Who is the new key-bearer of Holy Kaaba?
Sheikh Abdul Wahab Al Shaibi entrusted with Bab-e-Tauba, Shrine of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) duties
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Xi Jinping celebrates historic success of Chang'e-6 mission
President Xi congratulated Chang'e-6 mission for bringing back the first samples from the moon's far side.
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Israeli air strike kills 10 family members of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Gaza's civil defense agency reported the attack, while the Israeli military has yet to confirm the news.
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EU extends Ukrainian refugees' stay until 2026
Currently 4.2 million Ukrainians are registered as refugees across the EU
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UK's Conservatives withdraws support from candidates involved in gambling investigation
As result of internal enquiries, conservatives no longer support candidates Craig Williams or Laura Saunders
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First delivery of Czech ammunition reaches Ukraine
The Czechs said in May that first 50,000 to 100,000 artillery shells to reach Ukraine in June
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PM announces initial delivery of ammunition from Czech reaches Ukraine
Czech Republic leads effort to buy ammunition, with funding from NATO allies
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Interpol arrests 219 in major crackdown on human trafficking network
Week-long operation by police and border guards from several continents targeted human trafficking networks.
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Gaza health ministry warns that medicine shortage is threatening 1,000 dialysis patients
The ministry made an urgent call for international aid to provide essential medicines and save the patients’ lives
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Investigation reveals Israeli tank fire hit AFP Gaza office
The strike on the AFP bureau did not cause any casualties as staff had evacuated the site
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Who is running to be Iran's next president after Ebrahim Raisi’s death?
Six candidates will compete in Iran's presidential election on June 28, 2024, all approved by the Guardian Council.
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Myanmar rebels capture tourist beachfront town
Clashes have rocked western Rakhine state since the Arakan Army (AA) attacked the military there in November
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India records Jan-March current account surplus
Deficit stood at $1.3 billion or 0.2% of the GDP in the same quarter a year earlier
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India's Modi to visit Russia in July
Kremlin said in March that Modi had an open invitation to come to Russia
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Biden and Trump gear up for high-stakes first debate in 2020 election rematch
A sitting president to debate a convicted felon and former president, first time in US history.
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UK PM Sunak commits to gambling investigation probe
Campaign damaged by revelations that several party officials are being investigated for betting on election date
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China urges EU to lift sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia
China opposes unilateral sanctions and has made solemn representations to the EU side
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Nepal court convicts 'Buddha Boy' of child sexual abuse charges
Buddha Boy 'Bomjon', facing up to 14 years in prison, would appeal the case in a higher court.
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Blinken stresses to Israel's Gallant the necessity of a Gaza rebuilding strategy post-war
Washington warns absence of realistic post-war plan can trigger lawlessness, chaos as well as comeback by Hamas
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Family of Hamas chief killed by Israili airstrikes
10 people of Haniyeh's family including his sister killed in Israeli airstrike on their home in Beach refugee camp
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Hamas denies plans to relocate political bureau to Iraq
Sources say Iraqi government gave approval to Hamas in May to open bureau in Baghdad
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Russia vows retaliation against US for Ukraine strike on Crimea
Russia claims Ukraine used U.S.-supplied ATACMS missile, summons US ambassador in Moscow to address issue.
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Biden 'deeply disturbed' by alleged drowning attempt on Palestinian-American child in Texas
The suspect has been charged with capital murder after allegedly targeting the child and making racial remarks.
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Biden designates Kenya as 'major non-NATO ally'
Move comes as Washington seeks to push back against growing Russian and Chinese influence in the region
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US shocked by video of wounded Palestinian tied to Israeli military jeep
Video showed Mujahed Azmi, a Palestinian from Jenin, strapped to a military jeep passing between two ambulances.
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China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe lands back on Earth
The Chang'e-6 spacecraft capps a complex 53-day mission heralded as world's first
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Iran’s presidential election dominated by Khamenei loyalists
Next president expected to be a close ally in a context of economic and political crisis that may limit voter turnout.
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Israel intensifies Gaza strikes amid US warnings of broader conflict
Israel continues its intense bombardment of Gaza, killing 13 people in two schools and a home.
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Russia destroys 30 Ukrainian drones
Russian anti-air defence systems destroyed 29 drones in the Belgorod region and one in Voronezh