Japan seeks to reassure China after comments on Taiwan trigger diplomatic friction and prompt Beijing to warn citizens against travel.

Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of all government-held documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

International students in the UK can now secure Innovator Founder visas to start businesses without leaving the country.

World’s most watched YouTuber MrBeast unveils Beast Land in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia intensifies efforts to attract global entertainment audiences.

China protests Japan’s Taiwan remarks, summons ambassador and advises citizens to avoid Japan amid rising diplomatic tensions.

Paystack suspends co-founder Ezra Olubi after sexual misconduct claims and resurfaced offensive tweets, pending formal internal investigation.

Israel has retrieved the body of slain hostage Meny Godard from Gaza, transferred via the Red Cross.

Marco Rubio has called for urgent global action to cut off weapons to Sudan’s RSF, citing systematic atrocities

Despite Ukraine’s drone attacks on key refineries, Russia maintained oil processing by leveraging spare capacity and rapid repairs.

China’s industrial output and retail sales hit weakest growth in over a year, raising pressure on policymakers.

BBC apologises for an edited Trump speech segment in a Panorama episode but rejects his demand for financial compensation.

Federal officials challenge California’s voter-approved Proposition 50, alleging racially gerrymandered districts designed to secure Democratic advantages.

Exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina insists charges are politically driven as Bangladesh awaits a landmark tribunal verdict.

Newly released Epstein emails show Prince Andrew pleading “I can’t take any more of this” as scandal threats emerged.

A Chicago jury ordered Boeing to pay $35.85 million to a 737 MAX crash victim’s family, marking historic accountability.

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon says America “needs” Trump back in office for a third term in 2028.

Indigenous groups and activists breach COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, demanding urgent protection for the Amazon rainforest.

Trump claims BBC “butchered” his January 6 speech in Panorama documentary, vows to sue for $1 billion damages.

ASIO warns of rising cyber threats from Chinese-linked hackers targeting Australia’s critical infrastructure, risking high-impact sabotage.

Indigenous groups and activists breach COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, demanding urgent protection for the Amazon rainforest.