US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have left Alaska without reaching an agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Flash floods in India and Pakistan kill over 280 in 24 hours, as climate change worsens mountain disasters

Sources say Israel discussed relocating Palestinians to South Sudan, but Palestinian leaders denounce the idea as forced displacement

WhatsApp says Russia is restricting calls to block secure communication as Kremlin promotes state-controlled messaging app MAX.

Washington DC challenges Trump’s unprecedented federal takeover of local police, as city leaders cite falling crime and overreach

A deputy to a top Chinese diplomat was detained, sources say, deepening uncertainty in Beijing’s foreign policy ranks.

Trump and Putin to meet in Anchorage as Ukraine war talks proceed without President Zelensky at the table

New Zealand emigration has hit a 13-year high, with youth departures surging amid economic slump and rising unemployment.

King Charles will lead UK’s 80th VJ Day tributes with nationwide ceremonies, flypast, and landmark illuminations.

USAID lost track of over 5,000 Starlink units in Ukraine, with many operating in areas controlled by Russia

Kuwait has reported 13 deaths, 21 vision loss cases from methanol poisoning linked to illicit alcohol within five days.

South Carolina ramps up massive road projects to tackle congestion and repair decades-old highways amid rapid population growth

Russia has labelled Reporters Without Borders “undesirable,” banning its operations and penalising Russian citizens who cooperate with it.

Turkey will provide weapons, training, and logistics to Syria’s interim government amid growing regional tensions and instability

Cloudburst triggers deadly flash floods in Kashmir village, sweeping away homes and pilgrims as rescue efforts face challenges

Pakistan plans to form a new military force to oversee missile capabilities, aiming to match rival India in conventional warfare.

Amazon has launched free same-day perishable grocery delivery for Prime members in over 1,000 US cities.

Tesla sales in Norway has surged to 24% despite backlash over Elon Musk’s politics, fuelled by loyalty and charging network.

Japan and China mark WWII’s end on different dates, highlighting unresolved history and growing military and political tensions

Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn after he allegedly linked her to Jeffrey Epstein.