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Indonesia, Peru strike trade agreement as leaders meet
Indonesia and Peru sealed a trade agreement Monday as their leaders met in Jakarta, with Southeast Asia's biggest economy looking to make inroads into South American markets.
Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea: Manila
A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippines patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.
Australia to recognise Palestinian state
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday.
Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos warned Monday that his country would be dragged "kicking and screaming" into any war over Taiwan, but must prepare for it.
Al Jazeera says 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday.
Course owner Trump hails Forrest's 'brilliant' Scottish Championship win
Donald Trump congratulated Grant Forrest on his "brilliant golf" after a four-shot win Sunday in a Scottish Championship tournament played on a course owned by the President of the United States.
Hundreds march in London against UK recognising a Palestinian state
Several hundred people marched on Sunday in London to demand Hamas release the Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza and criticise Britain's planned recognition of the State of Palestine.
Moscow strikes kill six in Ukraine; refineries hit in Russia
A new round of Moscow's shelling and drone attacks killed six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine Sunday, authorities said, while Kyiv hit two oil refineries deep inside Russia.
Mali arrests dozens of soldiers over alleged bid to topple junta
Mali has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the junta, which itself took power in the west African country in a coup, sources told AFP on Sunday.
Israel's Gaza plan risks 'another calamity,' UN official warns
A UN official on Sunday warned the Security Council that Israel's plans to control Gaza City risked "another calamity" with far-reaching consequences, as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his goal was not to occupy the territory.
Europe pushes for Ukraine role in Trump-Putin talks
European leaders pushed on Sunday for Ukraine to be a part of the negotiations between the United States and Russia, ahead of talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
Israel's Gaza plan risks 'another calamity': UN official
A UN official on Sunday warned the Security Council that Israel's plans to control Gaza City risked "another calamity" with far-reaching consequences as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his goal was not to occupy the territory.
Israel PM says new plan for Gaza 'best way to end the war'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his new plan to expand the war and take control of Gaza City was "the best way to end the war", defying growing calls to stop the fighting.
Israel far right presses Netanyahu for decisive win against Hamas
Israel's far right pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to go harder against Hamas, ahead of a UN Security Council meeting Sunday on the premier's bid to conquer Gaza City.
Armenians caught between hope and distrust after accord with Azerbaijan
The streets were almost deserted in Yerevan Saturday because of the summer heat, but at shaded parks and fountains, Armenians struggled to make sense of what the accord signed a day earlier in Washington means for them.
European leaders urge more 'pressure' on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin summit
European leaders urged more "pressure" on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Trump-Putin summit to end the war in Ukraine raised concern that an agreement would require Kyiv to cede swathes of territory.
Saudi Electricity Company Reports 22% Net Profit Growth in Q2 2025
Strong Results Reflect Rising Demand, Business Growth, and Strategic Investments Amid Saudi Arabia’s Accelerating Energy Transition
Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against Israeli govt move to expand Gaza war
Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City.
Colombian presidential hopeful in critical condition again: doctors
A Colombian presidential candidate shot at a campaign event in June has deteriorated to critical condition due to a new cerebral hemorrhage, doctors treating him said Saturday.
Chad court jails ex-PM, opposition leader for 20 years
A court in Chad jailed former prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra for 20 years Saturday, convicting him of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.
Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks
Talks on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling Saturday, with progress slow and countries wildly at odds on how far the proposed agreement should go.
Russia cautious on Armenia-Azerbaijan deal, Iran reject border corridor
Russia cautiously welcomed a US-brokered draft deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Saturday, but Moscow's regional ally Iran rejected the idea of a new border corridor backed by President Donald Trump.
UK arrests 200 backing banned pro-Palestine group
Police in London arrested at least 200 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action at the latest and largest protest backing the group since the government banned it last month under anti-terror laws.
Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia summit confirmed
Ukraine won't give up land to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned early on Saturday, hours after Washington and Moscow agreed to hold a summit in a bid to end the war.
Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia confirm summit
Ukraine won't give up land to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned early on Saturday, hours after Washington and Moscow agreed to hold a summit in a bid to end the war.
North Korea removing border loudspeakers: Seoul military
North Korean troops have started removing propaganda loudspeakers used to blare unsettling noises along the border, South Korea's military said Saturday, days after Seoul's new administration dismantled ones on its side of the frontier.
Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since A-bomb
Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing of the city 80 years ago, commemorating the moment the atrocity took place.
Putin-Trump summit: what we know so far
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska next Friday in a bid to end the war in Ukraine, which was triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion.
Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan commit to end fighting 'forever'
Armenia and Azerbaijan have committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, US President Donald Trump said Friday as he hosted the leaders of the South Caucasus rivals at a White House signing event.
Trump says to meet Putin next Friday in Alaska
US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in one week in Alaska, and suggested that an eventual deal between Moscow and Kyiv to end the war in Ukraine could involve swapping territory.
Trump says will meet with Putin 'very shortly'
US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet "very shortly" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and suggested that a deal between Moscow and Kyiv could involve swapping territory held by the two sides.
Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan committed to end fighting 'forever'
US President Donald Trump said Friday Armenia and Azerbaijan had committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, as he hosted the leaders of the South Caucasus rivals at a signing event in the White House.