Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
‘Release Epstein files’, protester interrupts JD Vance’s speech
A protester demanding the release of the Epstein files interrupted US Vice President JD Vance's speech.
Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death
US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit
Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded in Uganda
Ugandan police say a male body has been found in a village near Kampala, and his head has yet to be located.
Iran war live: Trump says US hits Iran hard ‘economically and militarily’
Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.
Mahmoud Khalil takes deportation fight to the US Supreme Court
Lawyers for the former student leader seek to overturn an appeals court decision that would allow for his removal.
Colombia illegal gold mine collapse kills 14 people
Illegal gold mine collapse in southwestern Columbia leaves 14 people dead, 7 injured.
Tehran rejects any role in plot to kill leaders of German Jewish groups
Tehran summons German envoy after two men convicted of trying to kill leaders of Jewish groups, rejects any role.
Children among six killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine park
Children among six killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine park
Trump: ‘Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon’
US President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the unrest in France, claiming Paris would soon become a ‘Muslim city’.
Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan
Rights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure.
Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military?
HSBC’s ‘sharia-compliant’ fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military.
Israeli police say they arrested 10 in connection with settler attacks
Israeli police released a video they say shows the arrest of 10 suspects over weekend settler violence.
Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles
Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.
Injured Ukrainian soldier rescued in first-ever drone evacuation mission
The Ukrainian army says it has carried out the world’s first drone evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line.
Kenya convicts cult leader over the murder of 190 children
The leader of a Kenyan cult who instructed followers to starve themselves to death to reach heaven has been found guilty
Trump signs order launching women’s health division at NIH, White House
First Lady Melania Trump has championed the executive action as a 'transformative moment' for US women's health.
Finland seeking one million land mines as it eyes Russian threat
Helsinki recently joined regional peers in withdrawing from UN Charter banning munitions as it eyes its eastern border.
US Federal authorities responding to shooting at mosque in Columbus, Ohio
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Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro
The announcement mirrors a federal indictment from May as the US steps up pressure on the Cuban government.
Residents hoisted from rooftops amid Spain’s deadly flooding
Spain’s military is hoisting residents from the rooftops of their flooded homes.
Indian court extends detention of ‘Cockroach’ leaders
The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.
Protesters block Louvre in support of French student movement
French students are now blockading the world’s busiest museum.
Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device has Saudi backing: Prosecutor
US federal prosecutors allege the defendant was in frequent contact with unnamed member of royal family.
Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?
Experts say Netanyahu's security doctrine and map of regional alliances serve his political ambitions ahead of elections
Benny Gantz drops out of Israel’s election race
Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.
Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests
Unrest on the archipelago came after police shot a woman during a rally over rising costs and water shortages.
Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined $285 by Portugal over spat with Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a month-long ban by the disciplinary council of Portugal's Football Association.