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U.S. drafts UN resolution to establish Gaza transitional governance and international force

The resolution proposes a two-year mandate for a transitional governance body and an international stabilization force in Gaza, though Hamas has not yet agreed...

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Trump halves fentanyl tariffs after Xi meeting, revives China talks channel

New working group signals renewed cooperation on drug trafficking as critics warn of ‘half-hearted’ Chinese commitments

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U.S. may allow South Korea-based troops greater regional role, says Hegseth

Washington eyes flexibility in troop operations beyond Korean peninsula as Seoul reaffirms commitment to non-nuclear defence

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Xi reaffirms commitment to deepen China–Russia ties amid ‘turbulent’ global conditions

Beijing and Moscow pledge stronger investment and cooperation across key sectors despite Western sanctions and slowing trade

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Trio charged in Singapore for aiding scam syndicates through bank accounts

All three accused were charged with providing unauthorised access to a bank account and assisting another person to retain the benefits of criminal conduct

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Strong 6.3-Magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Afghanistan

US Geological Survey warns of likely casualties as tremor hits close to one of the country’s largest cities

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UK police detain 2 suspects after train stabbings leave 9 people with life-threatening injuries

Nine suffer life-threatening injuries in London-bound train attack as authorities investigate motive as mass stabbing on East Coast Mainline triggers major emer...

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Israel confirms three remains handed by Hamas are not hostages, ceasefire tensions continue

Families rally as uncertainty over hostages and ongoing military presence strain fragile truce in Gaza

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U.S. and China agree to set up direct military communication channels, Hegseth says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington and Beijing will establish military-to-military communications channels, adding that bilateral ties between...

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Two more suspects charged over daring US$102 million Louvre jewel heist

Four people now face charges as investigators hunt for missing treasures in one of the most audacious museum robberies in recent history

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Obama rallies democrats to call out Trump’s ‘Lawlessness and Recklessness’

Former US president urges voters to reject what he calls the chaos of the Trump era as Democrats lead in Virginia and brace for a tighter race in New Jersey

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Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over alleged Christian killings

US president orders Pentagon to prepare “fast and vicious” strike as Abuja rejects claims of religious persecution and vows to keep fighting extremism

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Canadian PM apologises to Trump over controversial anti-tariff advertisement

Carney also revealed that he had reviewed the ad with Ford before it aired but had opposed its release