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Bangladesh government urges calm in wake of youth leader's killing, as election looms

Bangladesh government urges calm in wake of youth leader's killing, as election looms
What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

Spread of Gaza famine has been averted yet strip still faces starvation, experts say

Spread of Gaza famine has been averted yet strip still faces starvation, experts say

Sri Lanka farmers face daunting task of replanting after cyclone

Sri Lanka farmers face daunting task of replanting after cyclone

Israel charges Russian with allegedly spying for Iran

Israel charges Russian with allegedly spying for Iran

Pope Leo names new leader of the Catholic Church in London

Pope Leo names new leader of the Catholic Church in London

US suspends green card lottery after campus shooting

US suspends green card lottery after campus shooting

Seven dead in fatal plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

Seven dead in fatal plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

Judge found guilty of obstructing arrest in Trump immigration crackdown

Judge found guilty of obstructing arrest in Trump immigration crackdown

Norway's crown princess needs lung transplant, palace says

Norway's crown princess needs lung transplant, palace says

Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65 mln collected from fundraising

Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65 mln collected from fundraising

EU leaders agree to provide 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine, setting aside plan to use Russian frozen assets

EU leaders agree to provide 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine, setting aside plan to use Russian frozen assets

Notable deaths of 2025

Notable deaths of 2025

Gunman in Brown University shooting found dead, authorities say

Gunman in Brown University shooting found dead, authorities say

Violence erupts in Bangladesh after wounded youth leader dies

Violence erupts in Bangladesh after wounded youth leader dies

US hosting new Gaza talks to push next phase of deal

US hosting new Gaza talks to push next phase of deal

Have Iran's authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?

Have Iran's authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?

Dubai warns residents to stay indoors because of rain

Dubai warns residents to stay indoors because of rain

Famed Kennedy arts center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center'

Famed Kennedy arts center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center'

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police

Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police

China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges

China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges

Germany to take in more than 500 stranded Afghans from Pakistan

Germany to take in more than 500 stranded Afghans from Pakistan

Turkey warns Russia and Ukraine over Black Sea security after shooting down drone

Turkey warns Russia and Ukraine over Black Sea security after shooting down drone

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties

India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties

Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church

Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals

India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals

Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan

Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan

Over 1,000 civilians killed in Sudan's Darfur when paramilitary group seized camp, UN says

Over 1,000 civilians killed in Sudan's Darfur when paramilitary group seized camp, UN says

Ukraine says 180,000 consumers were left without power after Russian overnight attack

Ukraine says 180,000 consumers were left without power after Russian overnight attack