Are prices really dropping in the US, as Trump claims?
Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.
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Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move
The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.
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Myanmar military airstrike kills seven civilians in Rakhine state
A Myanmar military airstrike on the Rakhine state town of Kyauktaw killed at least seven civilians.
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Brazil executes warrant against Lula ally in widening financial scandal
Left-wing Senator Jaques Wagner was the latest prominent figure to be swept up in investigations into Banco Master.
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Conjoined twins separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia
Filipino conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna were successfully separated during a six-hour surgery in Saudi Arabia.
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Neymar will not play in Brazil’s World Cup match against Haiti due to injury
Brazil's record goal-scorer continues to struggle with injuries after being named in their World Cup 2026 squad.
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Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi granted Canadian visa hours after denial
The forward will now be able to join his team in Toronto when they take on Germany on Saturday.
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Netanyahu says Israel must protect relationship with US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed for the ‘preservation’ of Israel’s relationship with the US.
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Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump
Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.
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Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.
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Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war
World Cup matches offer residents of Gaza a brief escape from war, blackouts and life in tents.
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Lionel Messi’s father undergoing treatment for health issues, family says
Family statement comes two days after an emotional Messi wiped away tears in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria.
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At least 29 countries raise alarm about atrocities in Sudan’s el-Obeid
UN and allies warn of grave rights violations in North Kordofan, ⁠urge maximum pressure on ⁠RSF and SAF.
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MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint
Trump says US will not pay for planned fund as part of Iran MoU, as lawmakers connect price tag to affordability issues.
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US military says it has lifted naval blockade of Iranian ports
CENTCOM says that all blockade enforcement efforts 'have ceased' but that US forces will remain in the area.
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Can the Global South have a say in global affairs?
China calls for stronger representation for emerging economies.
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World Cup 2026: South Africa grab draw with Czechia with late penalty
Teboho Mokoena equalises through a late penalty to salvage a draw for South Africa in their Group A clash with Czechia.
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Pakistan signs US-Iran MoU
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war.
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Israel says cutting ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ comments
The UN rights office has previously found that Israel is violating international laws that prohibit apartheid.
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Somalia warns Israel against meddling in Somaliland
The message came after Somaliland opened its first overseas embassy this week, in Jerusalem.
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US vice president slams Israel over criticism of Trump’s Iran deal
JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.
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Grief, tears as families hold rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike
Grief, tears as families hold last rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike.
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Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup
A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines.
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Zimbabwe lawmakers back bill to extend president’s term in office
Lower house of parliament passes legislation to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.
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Southern Lebanon residents doubt US-Iran agreement will bring lasting calm
Residents of southern Lebanon expressed scepticism that hostilities would end after the US-Iran MoU to end the war.
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