Amid Gaza City Ruins, Displaced Families Shelter in Tents
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza City are living in tents among the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes during the conflict with Hamas.
International Relations
EU Pledges Unwavering Support to Ukraine on Independence Day
European Council President Costa visits Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, pledging continued EU support and security guarantees.
US Treasury set to widen Iran secondary sanctions net
US Treasury to broaden secondary sanctions on Iran, pressuring countries to cut business ties or face financial isolation.
Russian Strike on Odesa Injures Four, Damages Warehouses and Homes
A Russian strike on Odesa injured four people and damaged warehouses, energy infrastructure, and homes on Ukraine's Independence Day.
Putin, Jaishankar Hold Kremlin Talks as India-Russia Trade Rebounds
Putin and Jaishankar met in Moscow, highlighting growing trade, fertilizer supplies, and upcoming SCO and BRICS summits.
UK PM Burnham lays wreath in Kyiv on Ukraine Independence Day
UK PM Andy Burnham laid a wreath in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day, joining European leaders and pledging military support.
UK Household Energy Debt Reaches £6 Billion, Industry Warns
British households owe £6 billion in unpaid energy debt, adding 3% to typical bills, with figures expected to worsen.
EU Calls on Israel to Scrap E1 Settlement Tender
The EU has urged Israel to withdraw a tender for over 1,200 housing units in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, citing international law.
China hits back at US 'technological bullying' over Latin America remarks
China rejects US allegations against its tech firms as 'fabrication' and 'technological bullying', urging Washington to respect sovereign partnership choices.
Tehran Billboard Depicts Trump Underwater as 'Great Victory' in Hormuz
A Tehran billboard shows Trump underwater with explosions, declaring 'Great Victory! Strait of Hormuz,' as pedestrians pass by.
US leaders, businesses hit out at tariffs as Canada suspends trade talks
US political and business leaders criticise Trump's tariffs on Canada after Ottawa halts trade talks and plans retaliation.
Iran warns of consequences as US prepares fresh sanctions
Iran warns of consequences for US sanctions escalation, as the rial hits a record low ahead of the announcement.
Xi and Jordan's King Abdullah Hold Talks, Sign Cooperation Deals in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II in Beijing for talks and a signing ceremony, wrapping up the king's seven-day visit.
Zelenskyy and First Lady Pay Tribute to Fallen Soldiers on Ukraine's Independence Day
Ukraine's president and first lady honoured fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv on the country's 35th Independence Day.
Amputee Veterans Join Triathlete for Independence Day Swim in Kyiv
Ukrainian veterans, including amputees, joined triathlete Danylo Sapunov for a symbolic swim in Kyiv on Independence Day.
Dutch Broadcaster Pulls Out of Eurovision Again, Citing 'Platform for Division'
AVROTROS will skip Eurovision 2027, saying the event has become a platform for division over Israel's participation.
China Opens Applications for $119 Billion Infrastructure Fund, But Impact May Be Delayed
China has begun accepting applications for its 800 billion yuan policy financing tool, but analysts warn the rollout lag may limit its impact on 2026 growth.
Euro zone bond yields ease on oil dip, stay near multi-year highs
Euro zone bond yields slipped as oil prices fell, but remain near multi-year highs ahead of expected U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Drone Strike on Krasnodar Kills Three Teenagers, Wounds Six
Three teenagers killed and six children wounded in Krasnodar drone attack; Ozon warehouses hit across multiple regions.
Kremlin dismisses Ukraine's strikes on Russian retailer as frontline 'irrelevant'
Kremlin says Ukrainian strikes on an Ozon warehouse won't affect the frontline, while accusing the UK of prolonging the war.