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Southern France wildfire forces mass evacuations as 1,700 hectares burn in hours
A rapidly spreading wildfire in southern France burned 1,700 hectares, forced nearly 400 evacuations and triggered a major firefighting operation as extreme fire risk gripped the region
In win for MBS, Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia with few safeguards
In a major victory for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, US President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia with few safeguards. There are concerns that the deal is not strong enough to prevent military usage of enriched uranium and may spark a nuclear race in West Asia.
Mamdani says he cannot arrest Netanyahu in NYC, urges US to enforce ICC warrant
Last week, Mamdani said he was reviewing whether New York City had the authority to arrest Netanyahu during his expected September visit, following a campaign pledge made during last year's mayoral race
US Iran War Live Updates: Hegseth says US war on Iran has cost $37.5bn as strikes enter 11th night
US-Iran War Live Updates: The Iran-US war escalated as both sides exchanged fresh attacks, regional powers stepped up diplomacy and the Pentagon revealed the conflict has cost the United States $37.5bn
Pakistan seeks $10 billion US currency lifeline after Iran war mediation role: Report
Pakistan has sought a $10 billion currency stabilisation facility from the US to bolster foreign exchange reserves and ease pressure on the rupee after its diplomatic role in Iran war talks, Reuters reported
Saudi oil tankers bound for China, India turn back after Houthi Red Sea threat
The vessels had loaded crude at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu before turning back towards the Suez Canal instead of continuing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait into the Indian Ocean, signalling the immediate impact of the Houthi announcement on commercial shipping
Gates Foundation review finds no evidence linking Jeffrey Epstein to criminal activity or payments
An independent review commissioned by the Gates Foundation found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein received payments from the organisation or that it was involved in or aware of his criminal activities
Australia presses China over South Pacific ballistic missile test
Australia voiced concerns to China over its recent ballistic missile test in the South Pacific, stressing the need for greater transparency and safe, responsible military conduct during talks in Manila
US bombs Iran's aircraft hangars and drone storage sites as it 'finishes' 11th night of strikes
The US launched an 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran as diplomatic efforts in Pakistan struggled to revive a collapsed ceasefire and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate
US sends first tranche of $100 million aid package to Cuba
The aid will be distributed directly through the Catholic Church rather than the Cuban government. Washington said the arrangement is intended to ensure the supplies reach those in need and prevent any diversion or misuse by Cuban authorities
Globe at a glance: From fresh US attacks in Iran to new Trump tariffs
Your window to world news: As US announces new tariffs that could hit dozens of countries soon, Zelenskyy has said that he was dismissing Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army
$37.5 billion and counting: Hegseth reveals Iran war cost as Pentagon seeks billions more
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost Washington $37.5 billion so far as the Pentagon seeks billions more in funding amid rising casualties and growing opposition to the conflict
'We're not finished at all': Trump warns Iran, threatens strikes on 'any nuclear site'
Trump has warned that Washington is not finished with its military campaign against Iran, saying more strikes could target the country's underground nuclear facilities.
'Only to be told to stop': Israel says it has 'no interest' in joining renewed US-Iran conflict
Israel has no plans to join the renewed US military campaign against Iran, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich saying the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran already serves Israel's interests.
Trump eyes fresh tariffs on 60 countries ahead of expiry of 10% global trade measures
The Trump administration is preparing to announce a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries over alleged failures to address forced labour practices, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said
Nepal’s fertiliser crisis lands 2 farmer-brothers in Indian jail, Kathmandu says efforts on for their release
The two men have been in custody for nearly three weeks, with Kathmandu saying it is working through its embassy to obtain their bail.
Trump warns US will 'take care of things' if Houthis impose shipping blockade on Saudi Arabia
His remarks came a day after the Iran-backed group announced plans to target Saudi shipping and energy exports in the Red Sea.
China-Philippines clash in South China Sea ahead of Asean meet: What happened at Second Thomas Shoal?
A fresh confrontation between Chinese and Philippine forces in the disputed South China Sea has heightened tensions in the region just as Asean foreign ministers gather for key talks involving the United States and China
India sends relief to flood-hit Afghanistan as death toll reaches 20, nearly 100 missing
At least 20 people have been killed, more than 80 injured and around 100 others remain missing after devastating flash floods and a landslide struck Afghanistan's Nuristan province
Iran says it struck Amazon-linked data centre, US defence systems in Bahrain
The claims could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate response from Bahrain, Amazon or US officials.
144 migrants reported dead or missing off Mauritania coast in bid to reach Europe: UN
The deaths occurred during three rescue operations over four days, underscoring the dangers of the increasingly perilous migration route.
Houthis warn ships against using Saudi ports, threaten action ‘in any location’
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement has warned global shipping companies against loading or unloading cargo at Saudi Arabian ports, saying vessels that do so could face sanctions and even be targeted "in any location"
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Toxic gas leak at Spanish hotel, at least 60 tourists in hospital with poisoning
Authorities said the leak was triggered by a malfunction in the pool's chemical system, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Why has Nepal removed the disputed map from its new coin? Is this a signal to reset with India?
Nepal has approved a new one-rupee coin that removes the disputed map featuring Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura, replacing it with the Lo Ghyakar Monastery. While Kathmandu cites technical reasons, the move has turned heads over whether it signals a thaw in India-Nepal relations
US doesn’t have enough missiles to return to full-scale war with Iran: Report
Despite escalating violence and struggling to achieve minimal goals of the war, the United States has not yet returned to a full-scale war with Iran because it does not reportedly have enough missiles to sustain such a campaign.
Rubio attending, Asean meet flags ‘serious concerns’ over renewed US-Iran hostilities
Asean has voiced "serious concern" over the renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, calling on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and return to dialogue as fighting in West Asia continues to escalate
Pakistan seeks Anita Anand’s support for Indus Waters Treaty — gets a rebuff from Canada
Pakistan’s attempt to secure Canada’s backing for the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) appeared to receive little support on Monday, after Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made no public response to Islamabad’s appeal
Is Iran rebuilding its nuclear programme at Pickaxe Mountain?
Israeli and US intelligence assessments say Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain after the June 2025 war. The underground complex, located near Natanz, remains inaccessible to IAEA inspectors, while satellite imagery shows continued fortification and construction through July this year
‘US can’t secure Strait of Hormuz without ground troops’: Experts wargame US-Iran war
The US military cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz without deploying tens of thousands of soldiers in a major ground operation, experts who wargamed the US-Iran war in West Asia have concluded.