Floods in southern Thailand have killed 33 people, with helicopters deployed to evacuate critically ill patients.

Parliament approves new law criminalising femicide with life imprisonment, amid rising killings and nationwide demands for stronger protection.

Lawmakers have been contacted for interviews as Trump accuses them of sedition as the Pentagon reviews Sen. Mark Kelly’s conduct.

UK Government increases minimum wage by 4.1%  from April, 2026 despite employer warnings of higher prices and inflation risks.

Kremlin confirms Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow for talks next week as US pushes revised Ukraine peace plan negotiations forward.

A 65-year-old Thai woman has been discovered alive after temple staff heard knocking from her coffin shortly before cremation.

The former wife of a Dubai royal says she fears arrest after her ex-husband accused her of abducting their daughters.

Ukraine has said it has reached an “understanding” with Washington on key elements of a proposed US-backed peace plan, as former US President Donald Trump’s envoy prepares to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for further consultations.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has directed former President Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence after dismissing his appeal.

China has launched an emergency rocket mission to bring home three astronauts stranded aboard the Tiangong space station.

China condemns Japan’s prime minister for suggesting possible military action over Taiwan, accusing Tokyo of reviving dangerous militarism.

Britain’s prime minister says anyone with relevant information should testify, intensifying scrutiny on former Prince Andrew in the US Epstein investigation.

US and Ukraine have reported progress on a peace framework after Geneva talks.

Three suicide bombers stormed the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force in Peshawar, killing three officers and injuring five.

Malaysia plans to ban social media for under-16s next year amid rising concerns over online child safety

Donald Trump says Ukraine has shown “zero gratitude” for US military and financial support amid the ongoing war with Russia.

Brazil has detained ex-President Jair Bolsonaro for damaging his ankle monitor, raising concerns over flight risk as his appeal continues.

Macron cautions that G20 unity is jeopardised by US boycott, as Ramaphosa refuses handover to American envoy.

Nasarawa’s $400m rare earth plant will boost jobs, industrial growth and position Nigeria as a key global minerals supplier.

Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam, submerging tens of thousands of homes.