Australia’s PM Albanese has accused Netanyahu of denying Gaza’s humanitarian crisis amid growing international pressure.

Excerpt: Chinese factories slash wages, hours as US tariffs, competition squeeze profits, push workers into unpaid leave and temp jobs.

US President Donald Trump has nominated economist E.J. Antoni as Bureau of Labor Statistics chief after firing Erika McEntarfer.

Elon Musk has announced that his AI company, xAI, plans to take legal action against Apple over alleged App Store ranking bias.

Trump has placed Washington DC’s police under his authority and mobilised National Guard troops across the city.

A magnitude 6.1 quake struck Turkey’s Balikesir province, killing one, injuring 29, and collapsing 16 buildings, officials confirm.

Five Al Jazeera journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, died after an Israeli strike hit a press tent at Al-Shifa Hospital.

Bangladesh is facing a critical dengue surge, with experts warning that August could triple July’s cases

Australia joins global allies in supporting Palestinian statehood, urging peace while Israel condemns move as reward for terrorism

President Marcos says Philippines will be drawn into Taiwan conflict, vows firm stance over Scarborough Shoal clashes

Chip giants Nvidia and AMD will each pay 15% of China semiconductor sales to the US government under a new agreement.

Trump says homeless people must “move out” of Washington DC, promising relocation far from the capital alongside crime reduction measures.

Ukraine’s military says it struck a Russian oil refinery in Saratov overnight, amid intensifying aerial exchanges and ongoing diplomatic efforts.

US has announced that Nigeria will receive part of a $93m US food aid package to tackle severe malnutrition in 13 countries.

Massive Tel Aviv rally demands end to Gaza war, release of hostages, as Netanyahu pushes military expansion despite opposition

US mulls bringing Ukrainian leader to Alaska summit as Trump seeks ceasefire deal despite territorial demands from Putin

European leaders say no peace deal ending the Ukraine war should be reached without Kyiv’s involvement, ahead of Trump-Putin talks.

Trump has described Tammy Bruce as a “Great Patriot, Television Personality and Bestselling Author” who would represent the US brilliantly.

Trump Administration Slashes DC Security Funds by 44% Despite Claim Crime Is ‘Totally Out of Control’

Mexico accuses Adidas of cultural appropriation, demanding restitution for a shoe design resembling Indigenous huaraches from Oaxaca