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.

European leaders have expressed cautious optimism following a call with President Trump ahead of his planned summit with Putin.

Trump says Putin must halt the war in Ukraine or face “severe consequences” following this week’s summit

Rahul Gandhi has said India’s electoral system suffers from “serious discrepancies” and he pledged to continue challenging its integrity

Blistering heat and high winds drive massive wildfires from Greece to Spain, forcing evacuations and reigniting political tensions

Berlin backs Ukraine with $500 million in military aid, reinforcing NATO’s growing effort to counter intensified Russian attacks

Uruguay’s lower house has passed a bill to legalise euthanasia, moving it to the senate for expected approval.

Spain had signalled support for Emmanuel Macron’s proposal of an international coalition under a UN mandate to stabilise Gaza

Iran has warned that it may quit the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if UN sanctions are reinstated through the snapback mechanism.