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At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack

The attack on the Army convoy leaving Anefis occurred on July 18, following weeks of fighting with both sides attempting to take control

19 Jul 2026 11:11 pm
Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory

More than two dozen settlers, some masked, attacked the Al-Taqwa mosque in the village of Al-Tuwani during the night and set it on fire, Mohammed Rabie, head of the village council, told AFP.

19 Jul 2026 10:09 pm
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes central Peru, EMSC says

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits central Peru, prompting safety concerns

19 Jul 2026 10:48 am
West Asia war LIVE: Iran targets U.S. military bases in Kuwait

Irans supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. unforgettable lessons on Saturday (July 18, 2026), as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing hostilities with the Islamic republic

19 Jul 2026 9:08 am
Hungary's President signs constitutional amendment ending his term

Mr. Sulyok's term will officially end at midnight on Monday (July 20), when speaker of Parliament, gnes Forsthoffer, will automatically assume his duties until lawmakers elect a new President, a task which has a 30-day deadline

19 Jul 2026 8:05 am
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits southeastern Turkiye: disaster agency

Turkiye is crisscrossed by several geological fault lines that have previously caused catastrophes in the country.

18 Jul 2026 11:11 am
Israel's Parliament dissolves ahead of October 27 elections

Over the past week, the Knesset passed several controversial laws in marathon sessions as PM Netanyahu attempted to ram through several of his pet projects

17 Jul 2026 11:07 pm
Landslide in China's Chongqing city kills 8, leaves 34 missing

Water, electricity and gas supplies were cut off within a 1-km (0.6-mile) radius of the landslide to prevent further disruptions. Over 800 rescuers were on the site

17 Jul 2026 11:03 pm
Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, U.K. PM-designate

On Monday (July 20, 2026), Mr. Burnham will be invited by King Charles III to form a new government after outgoing PM Keir Starmer formally tenders his resignation to the monarch

17 Jul 2026 5:06 pm
What is testosterone screening, and why is the U.S. military introducing it? | Explained

The U.S. militarys move to screen troops for low testosterone raises questions about hormone deficiency, treatment and the evidence behind routine testing

17 Jul 2026 2:16 pm
Sri Lankas former police chief found dead

Wickremaratna, 63, was police chief between 2020 and 2023. From 2019, he had acted as the acting police chief.

17 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
Any country doing business with Russia will be 'very severely' sanctioned: Trump

They are passing legislation. The Republicans are putting in legislationVery tough sanctions on any country doing business with Russia. They may add Iran to that. I suggested it, says President Trump

17 Jul 2026 1:12 pm
Ahead of U.S. Ambassador arrival, Trump okays 500% tariff Bill on Russian oil; withdraws from India-led ISA

U.S. Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, who takes charge on January 12, 2026 has said ending Indias Russian oil imports is a top priority

17 Jul 2026 1:11 pm
AI should not be a 'solo performance' but 'symphony of global collaboration' : Xi Jinping

With AI advancing at a staggering speed, we must ensure its development is positive, for the good and for humanity, says Chinese President Xi Jinping

17 Jul 2026 11:14 am
Japan enacts revised law that strengthens male-only succession to lead shrinking imperial family

Japan's male-only succession rule means the emperor's teenage nephew and second in line, Prince Hisahito, will probably be the heir

17 Jul 2026 11:08 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. expands airstrike against Iran by hitting more bridges

U.S. projectiles struck Qeshm Island and near Bandar Abbas home to Iran's largest port and key navy and Revolutionary Guards facilities both on the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, July 16, evening

17 Jul 2026 9:05 am
Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in U.S.s Vermont: FBI

The FBI action followed Operation Hard Ball, a coordinated international enforcement action targeting the Bhagwanpuria gang

17 Jul 2026 8:10 am
Kremlin says there's no immediate prospect of resuming peace talks with Ukraine

Nearly 4-1/2 years into the war, the front lines remain largely static while Russia and Ukraine strike each other's cities and key energy infrastructure and attack vessels at sea

16 Jul 2026 10:15 pm
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

The policy, known as public charge, appeared in the Federal Register and will be formally published on July 20

16 Jul 2026 10:15 pm
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network: report

A source close to the Houthis said the group had completed preparations to attack shipping by deploying missiles and drones near Bab el-Mandeb strait, the gateway to the Red Sea, in Yemens highlands overlooking Hodeidah and the Gulf of Aden and was awaiting the order to begin

16 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
New Zealand warns of tsunami threat after 5.9-magnitude quake

People in affected areas should make their way to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible, the National Emergency Management Agency said.

16 Jul 2026 4:11 pm
Klook signs an expanded two-year partnership with Korea Tourism Organization

Klook signs an expanded two-year partnership with Korea Tourism Organization

16 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing in recent weeks

UN agencies say more than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmars persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal

16 Jul 2026 12:33 pm
U.S. Mint will produce $1 coin with Trump's image, Treasury Secretary says

The design, which also features the words Liberty, In God We Trust and 1776-2026 on the front and an image of the bald eagle from the presidential seal on the back, was a revision from a draft made public in October.

16 Jul 2026 11:03 am
Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations

Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations

30 Jun 2026 8:30 am
VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

26 Jun 2026 3:31 pm
IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

22 Jun 2026 5:34 pm