US has halted Afghan immigration after a shooting in Washington injured two National Guard members, prompting review of vetting protocols.

A massive fire swept through Hong Kong high-rises for a second day, killing 44 as police arrested construction executives.

Peru’s former President Martín Vizcarra has been sentenced to 14 years for accepting bribes while serving as governor

Trump accuses South Africa of human rights abuses, says US skipped G20 and will halt payments while barring 2026 invitation.

Two teenagers have taken Australia’s under-16 social media ban to the High Court, arguing it violates their rights.

A major blaze in Bangladesh’s Korail slum has left thousands without shelter.

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.