The World Bank is urging “radical” debt transparency for developing countries and their lenders to stave off future crises

Netanyahu says regime change in Iran isn’t Israel’s goal, but could be a consequence of ongoing military actions.

Australia has suspended its embassy operations in Tehran, deploying evacuation forces as Israel-Iran conflict escalates with no end in sight.

The FDA has approved Yeztugo, a twice-yearly HIV injection by Gilead shown to virtually eliminate new infections.

Google is facing a €4.1 billion EU fine as court adviser rejects appeal over Android antitrust violations and market dominance.

Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites as Tehran retaliated with missile strikes, hitting an Israeli hospital and escalating regional conflict.

Zelensky has appointed Hennadiy Shapovalov as new land forces commander after a deadly Russian strike on a training area.

Trump will decide within two weeks on potential US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, says White House

A US envoy has warned Hezbollah against joining the Iran-Israel war, calling it a “bad decision.”

Trump has approved attack plans on Iran, prompting fears of escalation as Israeli strikes intensify and civilian deaths mount

New Zealand has halted $11m aid to Cook Islands after secretive China deals spark fears of growing regional influence

Japan raises alarm over China’s dual aircraft carrier drills, citing near-misses and escalating risks in Pacific waters

Musk’s social media platform X sues New York over a law demanding transparency on handling harmful online content.

Brazil has declared itself free of the bird flu virus on commercial flocks after 28 days without new outbreaks

China plans to evacuate its citizens from Israel to Egypt via the Taba crossing as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates.

Iran is open to meeting Trump soon to discuss Israel ceasefire, according to a New York Times report

The US will resume student visa processing, now requiring applicants to make social media profiles public for enhanced security vetting.

Russia views Israel’s offensive as both a strategic distraction and a dangerous threat to its Middle East alliances

US federal authorities charge seven men over a 2022 Brinks truck robbery that netted $100 million in jewels

North Korea is set to deploy 5,000 workers and 1,000 deminers to help rebuild Russia’s war-hit Kursk region, Secretary Shoigu confirms.