Russia has warned that NATO’s rising defence budgets could backfire, as Moscow plans to cut its military spending next year

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says Tehran won’t resume diplomatic talks unless Washington rules out more attacks on nuclear facilities.

Canada has rescinded its digital services tax to restart trade talks with Trump, avoiding a $2bn hit to US firms

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China has rolled over $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan, helping meet IMF reserve targets and stabilise the economy.

Wildfires have raged on in Izmir, Turkey, for a second day, forcing evacuations as strong winds hamper firefighting efforts

Bangladesh’s government has ordered tax and customs workers to end their two-day strike as nationwide shutdown cripples operations

Three people have died, and six injured in a stampede at an annual Hindu chariot festival in Odisha state, India

Trump has criticised Israeli prosecutors over Netanyahu corruption trial, warns US won’t tolerate legal pressure during Gaza negotiations.

At least 81 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as Trump expresses hope for renewed ceasefire within days.

UN nuclear chief says Iran could resume uranium enrichment for bomb “within months” despite recent airstrikes.

Trump administration removes key Jan. 6 prosecutors in sweeping purge, raising concerns about politicisation of the Justice Department

Iran has held a state funeral for military chiefs and scientists killed in its conflict with Israel

Hundreds of people have joined Thailand’s largest anti-government protest in years, seeking PM Paetongtarn’s resignation over border dispute with Cambodia

Trump says he is terminating US-Canada trade negotiations “immediately” over “egregious” tax on tech firms, threatening fresh tariffs from next week.

Harvard and the University of Toronto have created a joint contingency plan to support international students facing uncertainties.

DeepSeek may be removed from major app stores in Germany amid regulatory concerns affecting its availability and operations.

Trump is preparing executive actions aimed at accelerating AI innovation to keep pace with China’s advancements.

The Supreme Court has ruled judges can’t issue nationwide injunctions, clearing a path for Trump’s contested immigration policies