Germany detains man accused of offering to pay people to kill politicians
Former German chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz are reported to have been on alleged hitlist of supect.
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LIVE: Israel kills three in Gaza as crews work to find thousands of missing
Gaza's Civil Defence says 35 unidentifiable bodies uncovered in Gaza City as Hamas searches for dead Israeli captives.
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Russians agree to quit Serbian oil company as US sanctions bite
Russia's state-owned company Gazprom Neft to be forced out of Serbia's NIS after imposition of Western sanctions.
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Why has Canada lost its measles-free status – and could the US be next?
With more than 5,000 positive cases of measles, Canada lost its measles elimination status.
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Typhoon Fung-wong a “devastating blow” to the Philippines
"It's not just infrastructure that's been hit, it's really the people's ability to recover and rebuild their lives."
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The GCC and collective security
Recent uncertainty seems to have prompted Gulf Cooperation Council members to consider new options for their defence.
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Gaza struggles to identify bodies returned under ceasefire deal
Challenge of identifying remains of Palestinians killed amid the war or in Israeli jails mounting alongside the numbers
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Tanzania frees opposition leaders following deadly election protests
Despite the releases, opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains behind bars, and hundreds have been charged with treason.
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US revokes visa of music executive for Charlie Kirk tweet
US revokes visa of music executive for Charlie Kirk tweet
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Solving the Nord Stream mystery
The arrest of a Ukrainian man in Italy has reignited an unsolved geopolitical crime drama.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says World Cup 2026 will be his last before retirement
Portugal forward drops more hints on his retirement timeline, saying the World Cup will be his final major tournament.
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What we know about deadly India blast
At least 13 people were killed and 20 injured when a car exploded near the Red Fort metro station in India’s capital.
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Trump proposes $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans. Would this work?
Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend plan faces legal hurdles, unclear funding; experts doubt tariff revenue will cover costs.
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Russia says Ukrainian-British plot to hijack hypersonic missile foiled
Pilots of Russian warplane tempted with money and Western citizenship to take part in false flag op, Moscow asserts.
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What happened at Syrian president’s historic White House visit
Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has become the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.
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Video: COP30 demonstrators protest activist killings
Protesters lay outside the COP30 climate summit in Brazil covered in white sheets in honour of killed activists.
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Video: Deadly blast outside court in Pakistan
An explosion in Pakistan has killed at least 12 people outside a judicial complex in Islamabad.
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Burger King to more than triple outlets in China under joint venture plan
Fast-food chain aims to expand to more than 4,000 locations in China under deal with Beijing-based private equity firm.
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How would Pakistan’s 27th Amendment reshape its military and courts?
New amendment would centralise power in the executive and military, prompting warnings of weakened judiciary.
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Israel parliament passes first reading of death penalty for ‘terrorism’ law
Critics say the bill would apply only to Palestinians who kill Jews, not the other way around.
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JNIM siege: What is happening in Mali?
Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM has besieged Mali’s capital, Bamako, cutting off key routes and causing fuel shortages.
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Updates: Pakistan blames India for deadly Islamabad bomb blast
Pakistan's PM Sharif says India behind attack in the capital Islamabad that killed at least 12 people today.
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What is the meaning of Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s name?
With his name linked to Persian, Arabic and Ghanian, New York's newest mayor reflects the city he will govern.
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How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire? Here are the numbers
Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
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Does the rise of Dutch centrism spell doom for Europe’s far right?
Rob Jetten's victory in the Netherlands knocked Geert Wilders, but experts say populism is far from over.
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