Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is joining US envoy Steve Witkoff on a visit to Moscow for more talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
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Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site
Pope Leo has paid his respects to the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering a silent prayer at the site on the last day of his trip to Lebanon.
Hong Kong leader orders probe into deadly inferno
Authorities have set up an independent inquiry to investigate a horrific fire in Hong Kong that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 156 people.
Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have discussed disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza.
Alleged CEO killer Mangione ‘spoke of 3D-printed gun’
The man accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has appeared in court as lawyers challenge the admissibility of evidence in his case.
Zelenskiy says ‘tough issues’ remain, meets Macron
Tough issues have yet to be resolved after US-Ukrainian talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as a US envoy prepares to visit Russia.
Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon
Pope Leo is near the end of his first overseas trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he has championed the advancement of religious unity.
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Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise
Rescuers continue to search for survivors and aid operations is advancing as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia recover from devastating floods and landslides.
UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case
British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to prison in absentia by a Bangladesh court along with her aunt, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, for corruption.
HK arrests more suspects in fire probe as deaths rise
The netting on apartment buildings that caught fire in a horrific inferno in Hong Kong wasn't up to code, authorities say, as the death toll rises to 151.
‘Blessed are the peacemakers’, Pope Leo tells Lebanon
The Pope has emphasised the a message of peace during his visit to Lebanon, giving blessings to "those who choose peace even when conflict seems easier".
Mass shooting at kid’s birthday party leaves four dead
A gunman has opened fire at a child's birthday party in California, killing four people, as authorities reveal three of the victims were kids.
‘Good chance’ of Ukraine peace deal, Trump
US and Ukrainian officials have wrapped up high-level negotiations as Donald Trump talks up the chance a deal can be struck to bring peace to war-torn Ukraine.
National Guard shooting suspect ‘radicalised in US’
US officials suspect an Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington DC may have embraced extremism after arriving in the US.
Indonesians hunt for food, water after deadly floods
Some residents of flood-hit Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, Indonesian authorities say.
Four dead in mass shooting at children’s birthday party
Four people are dead after 14 people were shot at a family gathering in northern California in what officials say was a targeted attack.
Anger over deadly HK blaze as Beijing issues warning
Anger is growing over the fire that tore through seven high-rise blocks in Hong Kong, amid calls for accountability as China warns against disrupting the city.
US stops processing visas for Afghan allies
US visa processing has been halted for all Afghan nationals after an Afghani man who was granted asylum was accused of shooting two National Guards.
Palestinian death toll surpasses 70,000
Gaza's Health Ministry has announced a grim new death toll in the conflict with Israel, as two more children are killed in an Israeli drone strike.
Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge
Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal stands accused of shooting two US National Guard members, killing one, and will soon face a charge of first-degree murder.
Trump stops migration to US from Third World countries
The attack on National Guard members by an Afghan national has prompted Donald Trump to suspend to cease migration to the US from all "Third World Countries".
Ukraine peace negotiator quits after anti-graft raid
Hours after his house was searched as part of a probe into high-level graft, Ukraine chief of staff Andriy Yermak has resigned.
Asia flood deaths at 321, recovery operations step up
As extensive floods claim the lives of hundreds of people across South East Asia, rescuers are ramping up recovery operations.
Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128
Crews in Hong Kong have found dozens more bodies in a high-rise complex after a massive fire, as the city pays tribute to the scores who died in the tragedy.
Israel kills 13 in southern Syria raid
Israel's raid on a Syrian village that saw 13 people shot dead has fueled concerns that unrest could spill over and undermine the fragile truce in Gaza.
Floods in Indonesia’s Sumatra kill at least 174
Floods and landslides in western Indonesia have left at least 174 people dead, officials say.
US to permanently pause ‘Third World’ migration: Trump
US President Donald Trump says he plans to suspend migration from what he calls "Third World Countries".
Thailand floods death toll rises to 145
At least 145 people have died in floods that have swept 12 southern provinces in Thailand.
At least 56 dead in Sri Lanka floods, 21 missing
Sri Lankan authorities have closed government offices and schools as the death toll from landslides and floods lifts to 56.
Pair shot after appearing to surrender in West Bank
Two men shown on TV footage attempting to surrender to Israeli soldiers in the West Bank were instead shot, the vision shows.
US National Guard member dies after shooting: Trump
Donald Trump says one of the National Guard members shot in Washington DC has died while the other victim is fighting for life.