Palestinian American says settlers remain despite West Bank military zone
A Palestinian American homeowner in the West Bank says Israeli troops haven't removed settlers from a hillside near his besieged home.
International Relations
Prince Harry and Meghan return to UK for a fresh start
Prince Harry and Meghan have arrived in the UK, planning to settle in Britain with their children after six years in California.
Inquest Opens Into Death of Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday
A London coroner has opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who died days after resigning amid plagiarism and credential disputes.
In Gaza's chaos, music classes give children a voice of hope
Amid displacement and hardship, music classes in Gaza offer children psychological support and a renewed sense of hope.
ICC President Urges Japan to Help Defuse Sanctions Standoff With US
ICC President Tomoko Akane calls on Japan to help de-escalate tensions after US sanctions, vowing the court will continue its work.
German chemical firms shift R&D abroad as costs, red tape bite
A VCI survey finds German chemical and pharma firms cutting domestic R&D and boosting investment abroad, citing government cost measures and bureaucracy.
Iran and Oman Strike Deals on Strait of Hormuz Revenue Share
Iran and Oman have finalized agreements on their share of the Strait of Hormuz and its revenues, the Revolutionary Guards announced Wednesday.
Himalayan Flash Flood Kills Nine, Hundreds Missing on Nepal-Tibet Border
A flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least nine and left hundreds of tourists missing, with authorities fearing a higher toll.
ICC President Hits Back at US Sanctions, Calls Them an Attack on Rule of Law
ICC President Tomoko Akane rejects US sanctions as baseless, calling them a crisis for the rule of law and urging Japan to intervene.
Zelenskyy Bestows Order of Freedom on Elon Musk for Starlink Support
Ukraine's president awards Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for Starlink's critical role in communications and military operations.
AfD's Siegmund seeks historic state premiership in Saxony-Anhalt
Ulrich Siegmund, 35, could become the AfD's first state premier as Saxony-Anhalt votes on September 6.
Pro-Russian Hackers Claim Major Cyberattack on Norway's Public Services
Pro-Russian hackers claim a three-day cyberattack on Norway's public digital services, calling it 'cyber war' after Oslo's Ukraine support.
Berlin to Draft EU-Level Proposals on China Trade Imbalance
Germany's Chancellor Merz has tasked federal ministers with drafting EU proposals to tackle trade imbalances with China, while also setting a growth target above 1% for next year.
La Tomatina 2026: Thousands paint Spanish town red in annual tomato battle
Thousands gathered in Buñol, Spain, for La Tomatina, hurling over 160 tons of tomatoes in a festive hour-long battle.
Danube port logjam strands dozens of grain ships as Ukraine exports slow
Up to 70 ships are queued at the Danube's Sulina Canal, as bottlenecks and weather delays slow Ukraine's vital grain exports.
Paris Gets Its First Boutique Devoted Entirely to Butter
Le Butter Shop, Paris' first butter-only boutique, opened near the Eiffel Tower with 30 varieties from small French producers, drawing curious crowds and food professionals.
Iran says any Hormuz shipping deal with Oman would bar military vessels
Iran says a potential shipping accord with Oman would bar military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz, while Gaza strikes and Gulf travel disruptions continue.
Japan Unveils Energy Resilience Plan to Cut Hormuz Dependence
Japan's new energy plan supports Hormuz-bypass pipelines, diversifies crude imports, and boosts nuclear and renewables.
Eight South Korean Workers Missing After Nepal Flash Flood
Eight South Korean hydropower workers are missing and 10 stranded after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least nine.
Nepal Flash Floods: Avalanche Triggers Devastation, Hundreds Missing
Flash floods triggered by an avalanche in Nepal have killed at least eight people, with hundreds of tourists and locals reported missing.