Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to hold polls if US, allies ensure security
Ukrainian leader responds to US President Trump's suggestion that he is using the war as an excuse to avoid elections.
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‘Like wastelands’: Sri Lanka tea plantations suffer Cyclone Ditwah’s wrath
The worst cyclone to hit the island in a century uprooted fully-grown crops of tea, a key source of export revenue.
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FIFA’s Gianni Infantino faces ethics complaint over Trump peace prize
Rights group FairSquare accuses world football governing body of 'openly flouting' its rules on political neutrality.
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S Korea, Japan scramble warplanes in response to Russia, China air patrol
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Russian, Chinese planes entered its air defence zone during the joint exercise.
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Student killed, suspect in custody in Kentucky State University shooting
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident rather than a mass shooting event.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,385
These are the key developments from day 1,385 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US authorities acknowledge immigrant children held beyond court-set limit
Court filings indicate that several children were held for up to 168 days, far surpassing the 20-day limit on custody.
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Flavio Bolsonaro retracts suggestion of a ‘price’ to end 2026 election bid
Former President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his eldest son's campaign to be Brazil's next president in the 2026 race.
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Democrat Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral election, defeats Trump’s pick
Democrat Eileen Higgins won Miami’s run-off, giving Democrats fresh momentum before the midterms.
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Former US Justice Department staff says civil rights division ‘destroyed’
Ex-employees say Trump administration has rolled back enforcement of civil rights in favour of president's priorities.
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Hamas urges more international pressure on Israel amid ceasefire violations
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israeli attacks since the start of the ceasefire have killed at least 377 people.
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Is Tanzania heading for deeper upheaval?
The Tanzanian government has cancelled Tuesday's Independence Day events as protesters called for a day of action.
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Liverpool snatch win at Inter Milan with late penalty from Szoboszlai
Liverpool shrug off absence of Mohamed Salah as Dominik Szoboszlai scores 88th-minute penalty winner.
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Muslim group CAIR to sue Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over ‘terror’ label
CAIR says Florida governor's decree will not affect the group's work but could fuel Islamophobia and bigotry across US.
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Brigitte Macron faces criticism after using sexist insult about activists
The French first lady's team says she had intended to criticise a feminist group's 'radical method' of protest.
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Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome amid US pressure over peace plan
Trump earlier on Tuesday warned that Kyiv must make concessions, saying Ukraine is 'losing' the war.
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Australia’s social media ban for young people takes effect
Children under 16 can no longer access 10 of the world's biggest platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
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ACLU files lawsuit seeking legal basis for Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes
Trump’s vessel strikes claim to combat US drug trafficking, but experts argue their impact on drug flows is negligible.
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Trump slams Europe’s immigration policies, calls continent ‘weak’
Donald Trump renews criticism of London's Mayor Khan, citing immigration and governance issues.
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US sanctions Colombian citizens for recruiting fighters for Sudan’s war
The sanctioned individuals are accused of creating a 'transnational network' to send Colombians to fight in Sudan.
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Jordan, UAE advance to Arab Cup quarterfinals
Jordan knocked Egypt from the Arab Cup in a 3-0 victory, joining the UAE in the quarterfinals.
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Thousands displaced by Thailand-Cambodia dispute find safety at shelter
Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has forced thousands of people to flee their homes near the border.
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US top court weighs rollback of limits on party campaign spending
Conservative justices mull overturning 2001 ruling as campaign finance reform faces challenges in the US Supreme Court.
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Sudan militia leader sentenced to 20 years for war crimes by ICC
The ICC sentenced ex-Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman to 20 years in prison for war crimes.
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Nobel Institute calls off Machado press conference ahead of award ceremony
The institute said the press conference was cancelled as Venezuela opposition leader Machado’s whereabouts are unknown.
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