US Envoy Witkoff Says Russia-Ukraine Talks Now Focus on One Issue
United States envoy Steve Witkoff said substantial progress has been made in negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, adding that discussions now hinge on just one…
Pro-Palestine Activist on Hunger Strike Says He Will Stop Drinking Water
A pro-Palestine activist being held on remand has said he plans to stop drinking fluids as well as food, describing the move as a last-ditch attempt to push the government…
UK Delays Joining Trump Peace Board Over Concerns About Putin
The UK will not immediately sign up to U.S. President Donald Trump proposed Board of Peace, with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper citing concerns about the possible involvement of Russian President…
Bangladesh Election Fight Shifts to TikTok, Facebook and YouTube
A fast-paced, rhythm-heavy song circulating online sounds, at first listen, like a reflection on changing rural life in Bangladesh. “The days of boats, sheaves of paddy and ploughs are over;…
Trump Backs Off Tariff Threat, Rules Out Using Force on Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn his threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his bid to take control of Greenland and said he would not use military force…
Gaza Palestinians Face Uncertainty as Ceasefire Enters Second Phase
For Khaled Abu Jarrar, daily life in Gaza has become a race against time. The 58-year-old is struggling to secure urgent medical treatment abroad for his wife, who was recently…
Syria President al-Sharaa to Hold Talks With SDF Leader Abdi After Ceasefire
Syria President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to meet Mazloum Abdi, the head of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in a bid to reinforce a newly agreed ceasefire following intense clashes…
Iran’s Khamenei says US, Israel links behind ‘thousands killed’ in protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused actors linked to the United States and Israel of responsibility for the deaths of “several thousands” of people during weeks of antigovernment…
US Justice Department Investigating Minnesota Governor Walz, Source Says
The U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into senior officials in Minnesota, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over allegations that they conspired to interfere…
Syria Issues Decree Granting Kurds New Rights, Recognises Kurdish Language
Syria President Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued a decree formally recognising Kurdish as a national language and restoring Syrian citizenship to Kurdish residents who were previously rendered stateless, marking a major…