Kim Keon Hee becomes first South Korean First Lady arrested as prosecutors pursue bribery, corruption, and election meddling charges

European leaders reaffirm Ukraine’s right to self-determination, warning borders cannot be altered by force before Putin–Trump talks in Alaska.

Pop icon Madonna appeals to Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza, citing children’s suffering as nations warn famine is unfolding.

As Israel escalates attacks on Gaza City, global leaders demand urgent aid access amid rising civilian deaths and famine

US woman Aimee Betro convicted of attempted UK assassination after gun jammed and victim escaped point-blank shooting

Trump is seeking to end no-cash bail, tighten crime laws, and deploy 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.

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.