‘Dark days’: Biden urges Americans to ‘get back up’
Former US president Joe Biden has spoken publicly for the first time since completing a round of radiation therapy for cancer, calling these "dark days".
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Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, eyes China deal
Defence will be high on the agenda as US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.
Russia enters Ukraine’s Pokrovsk after months of battle
After months of fighting, Russian soldiers have broken through Ukrainian defences and are inside the city of Pokrovsk but are facing "intense" attacks.
Israel to decide which foreign troops secure truce: PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will have a say on the makeup of foreign troops in any international force in the Gaza Strip.
DNA traces reportedly help police nab Louvre suspects
DNA traces found at the Louvre museum have reportedly led investigators to at least one of two suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels.
US-China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause
Officials from the United States and China are working on a potential deal to pause steeper tariffs and rare earths export controls ahead of a leaders' meeting.
ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs
Officials from China and the leaders of Brazil, Canada, the European Council and the 11-strong ASEAN bloc are working to solidify economic ties and trade pacts.
Rebels say they have captured Sudanese army base
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they have gained control of the Sudanese army's last stronghold in the Darfur region.
Russia tests new nuclear-powered cruise missile
Russia says it has successfully tested a new nuclear missile with an almost unlimited range that is "invincible" to current and future missile defences.
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Trump confident of deal after ‘successful’ China talks
Top economic officials from China and the US have concluded two days of discussions to de-escalate a trade war as the countries' presidents prepare to meet.
Trump headlines ASEAN summit as trade deals signed
US President Donald Trump watched over a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia before signing trade deals.
Trump to hit Canada with 10pct extra import tax over ad
A furious Donald Trump says he will slap an extra 10 per cent tax on imports from Canada because an anti-tariff TV ad wasn't pulled from the air fast enough.
No Putin meeting without a Ukraine deal in sight: Trump
US President Donald Trump says he will not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin again unless a peace deal on Ukraine appears likely.
Independent Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide
European Union-critic Catherine Connolly has been elected Ireland's president after attracting 63 per cent of the vote.
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Israeli military carries out ‘targeted strike’ in Gaza
A drone strike on a car and shelling by tanks are among the latest reports of violence in Gaza, as protesters in Tel Aviv call for the release of all hostages.
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Trump aims to clinch deal with China’s Xi on Asia trip
US President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again meeting with his Chinese counterpart will be the centrepiece of his five-day trip to Asia.
US to deploy aircraft carrier amid Venezuela tensions
The deployment of a US aircraft carrier to Latin America marks a significant escalation amid heightened tensions with Venezuela.
Russian strike kills four as Ukraine seeks air defences
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight have killed at least four people and wounded 20, according to officials.
Turkey PM says West must press Israel to keep ceasefire
Turkey, one of Israel's most vocal critics and a newly established mediator at the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, says Israel must be pressed to uphold the peace.
Canada PM ready to resume trade talks with US and Trump
Trade talks between the US and Canada stalled after Ontario broadcast an anti-tariff advertisement featuring the voice of former president Ronald Reagan.
Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad
US President Donald Trump says he's scrapping trade negotiations with Canada over an ad that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.
Concerns raised as US mulls new Gaza ‘aid hubs’ plan
Multiple approaches are being considered by the United States to get aid to the people of Gaza, as the ceasefire enters its third week.
Trump to meet China’s Xi as part of swing through Asia
The bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping has been confirmed, despite recent tensions over tariffs.
Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil majors
US sanctions over the Ukraine war are an "unfriendly" act but they will not significantly affect the Russian economy, President Vladimir Putin says.
Israeli vote on West Bank annexation an insult: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance has criticised a parliamentary vote in Israel on the annexation of the West Bank, saying the move is an "insult".
China to focus on industrial system, tech self-reliance
China's ruling Communist Party says it will focus on speeding up self-reliance in technology in the coming five years.
EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet
The EU has approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia just hours after the US sanctioned two large Russian oil firms.
Melania Trump sued over threats about Epstein comments
US First Lady Melania Trump allegedly threatened to sue an author if he didn't retract Jeffrey Epstein-related statements he made about her.
Retaliation: US considers broad software curbs on China
The Trump administration is weighing a dramatic escalation of its showdown with China, over Beijing's latest rare earth export restrictions.
World Court rules Israel must allow UN aid to Gaza
A panel of 11 judges at the International Court of Justice has ruled Israel has to support relief efforts provided by the United Nations in the Gaza Strip.
US imposes sanctions on two Russian oil companies
The United States says it is prepared to take further action as it called on Moscow to agree immediately to a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine.