Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi
US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory.
EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders
The long-awaited agreement comes after Hungary's new government dropped the country's veto.
UK sanctions network accused of planning attacks for Iran
Britain freezes assets and travel for those accused of laundering billions and plotting Iranian-backed hostile activity.
Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in Duterte’s drug war
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded a drug war warrant against him.
Fan festivals, Panini, tickets: What are FIFA World Cup fans talking about?
From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here's what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
How impunity in Shireen Abu Akleh’s case fuels Israeli attacks on the press
Rights advocates say lack of accountability for killing of US citizen and Al Jazeera journalist enabled further abuses.
Trump says ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after rejecting Iran’s proposal
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal.
Tragedy at sea: MV Hondius captain praises unity amid hantavirus outbreak.
For unity and strength, a thank you message from the captain of hantavirus-stricken ship.
US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive
As passengers evacuate the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship, a French woman and two US citizens tested positive.
Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’, slams Iran response to US proposal
Efforts between Washington and Tehran to reach an agreement continue to fall short, fuelling concerns of return to war.
Israeli attacks kill at least four in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes follow forced displacement warnings for nine towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.
Iran denies proposal sent to US contains ‘excessive demands’
Iran says Tehran’s response to the latest US proposal to end the war was “not excessive."
Ailing Iranian Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.
BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war
Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.
Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body
The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.
Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.
Israeli military investigates soldier's act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
The soldier was photographed putting a cigarette in the statue's mouth, in the second incident against a Christian figure in weeks.
Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.