New Zealand has halted $11m aid to Cook Islands after secretive China deals spark fears of growing regional influence

Japan raises alarm over China’s dual aircraft carrier drills, citing near-misses and escalating risks in Pacific waters

Musk’s social media platform X sues New York over a law demanding transparency on handling harmful online content.

Brazil has declared itself free of the bird flu virus on commercial flocks after 28 days without new outbreaks

China plans to evacuate its citizens from Israel to Egypt via the Taba crossing as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates.

Iran is open to meeting Trump soon to discuss Israel ceasefire, according to a New York Times report

The US will resume student visa processing, now requiring applicants to make social media profiles public for enhanced security vetting.

Russia views Israel’s offensive as both a strategic distraction and a dangerous threat to its Middle East alliances

US federal authorities charge seven men over a 2022 Brinks truck robbery that netted $100 million in jewels

North Korea is set to deploy 5,000 workers and 1,000 deminers to help rebuild Russia’s war-hit Kursk region, Secretary Shoigu confirms.

Trump grants TikTok 90-day extension, delaying the ban as he cites likely Chinese approval despite congressional law and national security concerns.

Trump has demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” warning that US patience is fading as Israel-Iran conflict enters fifth day of escalation.

NAACP plans to sue Elon Musk’s xAI over unpermitted gas turbines polluting air in South Memphis

Denmark is planning increased investment in Greenland and may grant it greater control over foreign policy, Danish PM Frederiksen said.

Germany’s Chancellor has reaffirmed the EU’s readiness to assist diplomatically if Iran’s weakened leadership seeks renewed talks.

UAE coast guard has rescued 24 crew members after oil tanker collision near Strait of Hormuz amid regional maritime tensions.

Trump eases car tariffs in new UK-US pact, but steel and aluminium duties remain unresolved amid ongoing negotiations

Trump has urged Tehran residents to evacuate as Israel-Iran conflict enters fifth day amid rising civilian casualties and nuclear deal tensions.

UK will unveil new sanctions against Russia, with PM Starmer saying they will target Russia’s “war machine”

G7 leaders have called for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, as Trump left the conference early