Island Nations Press Climate Case at UN as Rising Seas Threaten Survival
Small island nations at the UN General Assembly warn that rising seas threaten their existence and call for urgent climate action and restitution.
International Relations
Trump Rejects Iran's Hormuz Reopening Proposal as War Nears Eighth Month
US President Donald Trump has turned down an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting, as Tehran insists it will not bend on its nuclear programme.
Brazil Extends Diesel Subsidy as Global Oil Prices Stay Volatile
Brazil's finance ministry has extended its diesel subsidy at the current level, citing continued volatility in international oil and fuel prices.
India Warns Pakistan of 'Consequences' After Sharif's 'Act of War' Threat at UN
India exercised its right of reply at the UN General Assembly after Pakistan's PM called any change to the Indus Waters Treaty an 'act of war'.
Tenth woman's body found near Johannesburg as police probe series of killings
South African police confirm a tenth body found near Johannesburg, as an investigation into a string of killings of women in Ekurhuleni continues.
Denmark Warns Russia May Step Up Hybrid Attacks on NATO
Denmark's Defence Intelligence Service warns Russia may intensify hybrid warfare against NATO, citing a low but growing risk of limited military action.
Trump Says Xi Understands His Position on Taiwan After Leaders' Talks
US President Donald Trump said Taiwan was raised in his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that Xi understands his position.
Thousands Rally in Madrid Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis, Demand Sánchez Resign
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid demanding PM Pedro Sánchez's resignation over the Ceuta migration crisis, the second such protest in the capital.
Swiss Finance Minister Doubts UBS Will Leave Home Base After Capital Vote
Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter says UBS is unlikely to leave Switzerland despite a parliamentary vote backing stricter capital rules.
US and China seek strategic stability to avert conflict, says Harvard's Graham Allison
Harvard professor Graham Allison says the US and China are working towards a constructive, strategically stable relationship to prevent a catastrophic conflict.
US and China to Open AI Risk Dialogue After Xi's Washington Visit
China's foreign minister says Beijing and Washington will begin talks on AI risks and jointly host major economic summits after Xi's visit.
House Democrats Prepare Sweeping Oversight of Trump Administration
House Democrats are drafting a broad oversight agenda targeting President Trump, his family and his administration if they win control of the chamber in November.
Pope Leo XIV to Lead Huge Open-Air Mass at Place de la Concorde in Paris
Pope Leo XIV celebrates a massive open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde, with over 600,000 expected and 14,000 police deployed.
Cost-of-Living Anger Tests Lula's Bid for a Fourth Term in Brazil
Brazil's President Lula is seeking a fourth term, but voter frustration over the cost of living is fuelling support for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Azerbaijan Signs $10 Billion in Investment Deals, Finalises Absheron Gas Expansion
Azerbaijan announced over $10 billion in potential investment agreements and a final investment decision on the Absheron gas field's second phase.
US and China to Open AI Incident Channel, Push Military Crisis Talks After Summit
China and the US agreed to set up an AI incident channel and accelerate military crisis communications after a three-day leaders' summit in Washington.
Seven Killed as Russia and Ukraine Trade Intensified Aerial Strikes
Russian strikes killed four across Ukraine, including two in Zaporizhzhia and two in Sumy, while a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Krasnodar region killed three.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass at Place de la Concorde Amid Secularism Debate
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at Place de la Concorde on Saturday, drawing over 600,000 registered attendees and prompting debate over secularism in France.
Rodriguez Returns From US Visit With No Deals and No Election Date
Delcy Rodriguez left New York without firm deals or an election date, as analysts say Washington's sway over Caracas is deepening.
Iran Pitches Hormuz Deal as Trump Posts 'Trump Strait' Map; Floods Hit Bangkok, Hawaii
Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief; Trump posts a 'Trump Strait' map as talks stall.