Oil climbs as Trump warns of sanctions on Iran's trading partners
Crude prices rose after Trump threatened sanctions on Iran's partners, with supply concerns persisting amid low Hormuz traffic.
International Relations
China, Indonesia Launch Strategic Dialogue to Counter Global Turbulence
Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers co-chair the first Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta, pledging deeper cooperation and a new five-year action plan.
Japan's Record Defense Budget Request Raises Regional and Domestic Questions
Japan's largest-ever defense budget request has drawn scrutiny over its regional implications and the potential strain on public finances.
Palestinian Teenager Killed in Settler Shooting Near Hebron
A Palestinian teenager was killed by settler gunfire in the occupied West Bank, while another man died in a separate Israeli military operation in Jenin.
Hind Rajab's mother rejects Israeli probe, demands independent inquiry
Mother of Hind Rajab, killed in Gaza, calls for independent inquiry, saying Israeli military probe is insufficient.
Iran-Linked Tanker Seized as Somali Piracy Resurges Off Yemen Coast
Armed men seized the Iran-linked tanker Sibu 1 off Yemen, marking the 13th such attack this year as Somali piracy resurges.
China and Indonesia Agree to Deepen Security and Defense Ties
China and Indonesia have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation, moving beyond trade to include security and defense.
Germany Says Weapons Cache Near Berlin Was Meant for Attacks
German authorities say a weapons cache found near Berlin was intended for attacks, with a suspect arrested in Romania.
China's Summer Box Office Crosses 11 Billion Yuan on Diverse Film Slate
China's summer box office surpassed 11 billion yuan, fueled by diverse films and over 300 million moviegoers.
West Bank violence, Turkey's Netanyahu warrant, and Lebanon's economic reversal
A Palestinian teenager was killed by settler gunfire in the West Bank. Turkey is seeking an international arrest warrant for Netanyahu. Lebanon's economy is set to contract sharply.
Kyiv picks up the pieces after overnight missile and drone assault kills 16
Kyiv residents repair damaged homes after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 16 and wounded 40.
Australia to deepen India education ties with more campuses, training hubs
Australia plans more campuses and training centres in India, strengthening bilateral education and skilling ties.
US Carrier Washington Begins Middle East Deployment as Lincoln Heads Home
USS George Washington carrier strike group arrives in Middle East; USS Abraham Lincoln departs after nine-month deployment.
Pakistan Military Raids Kill 49 Militants in Two Provinces
Pakistani forces killed 49 militants in intelligence-led raids across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the military said Friday.
Trump vows 'economic D-Day' against Iran as war nears six-month mark
With the Iran war nearing six months and weapons stocks low, Trump promises an 'economic D-Day' of unprecedented sanctions to force Tehran's capitulation.
Imran Khan's sister alleges court order violated in hospital transfer
Imran Khan's sister accuses Pakistan of violating a Supreme Court order by moving him to a government hospital, citing health concerns.
Nord Stream blast suspect held in Croatia pending extradition to Germany
A Ukrainian man suspected in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts has been detained in Croatia pending extradition to Germany.
Indonesia Ramps Up Enforcement as Borneo Fires Blanket Region in Haze
Indonesia intensifies law enforcement as Borneo fires spread haze to Malaysia, with thousands of hotspots and hundreds of thousands of hectares burned.
Prince Harry and Co-claimants Await Cost Ruling in Failed Mail Case
A High Court judge will rule on interim legal costs owed by Prince Harry and six others after their failed privacy case against Associated Newspapers.
Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially as death toll crosses 2,500
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 2,500 people and is spreading exponentially, with the UN warning of funding shortfalls and attacks on health workers.