US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet an Iranian official in Oman for rare direct talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, says Marco Rubio

Former Mauritius Central Bank Governor Seegolam and former Finance Minister Padayachy have been granted bail after COVID fund fraud charges.

Nonprofit organisation Razom hails President Trump’s commitment to Americans abroad after Ksenia Karelina’s release from over a year of Russian detention

Lee Jae-myung, the leading presidential candidate in South Korea, has officially entered the country’s leadership contest.

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-American, was freed after a prisoner swap, having been detained in Russia for over a year.

A top US intelligence official has confirmed that investigation into potential FBI involvement in the 2021 Capitol attack is underway.

Brazil’s President Lula promises to respond to US tariffs but says all diplomatic options will be tried first.

King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis at the Vatican, highlighting growing ties between the UK and the Catholic Church.

Trump has announced he will pause global tariffs for 90 days, excluding China, which now faces 125% import duty.

OpenAI has countersued Elon Musk, accusing him of harassment and seeking to block further “unlawful and unfair action” in court.

Australia rejects China’s proposal to counter US tariffs, choosing instead to diversify trade and reduce reliance on its top partner.

Chinese Amazon sellers plan to raise prices or exit US market due to Trump’s sharp tariff hike on imports.

Over $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell and $790 million for Northwestern has been frozen due to alleged civil rights violations

China has imposed 84% tariffs on US imports, retaliating against Trump’s 104% levies and accusing him of economic bullying.

Indonesia to temporarily shelter wounded and displaced Palestinians from Gaza as part of broader humanitarian and diplomatic efforts.

New Mexico Governor Grisham has declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque due to a significant spike in crime.

Deported migrants could face $998 daily fines and property seizures if they don’t leave the US under revived Trump-era enforcement policy.

At least 98 people reportedly died when the roof of Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a concert in Santo Domingo.

Netanyahu returns from Washington with minimal gains, as Trump complicates key issues, leaving Israel’s delegation disappointed and frustrated.

UN has warned that Gaza civilians face starvation and death loop under Israeli blockade, with humanitarian supplies nearly exhausted.