Iran sends telecomms satellite Nahid-2 into orbit on board Russian Soyuz rocket

The Soyuz-2.1b rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia on Friday morning, carrying the Nahid-2 satellite and 18 other small payloads, accordin...

Extent of damage from Cyprus wildfires becoming clear as blazes brought under control

Mourning for an elderly couple who were killed as the gird operator works to restore electricity in affected areas.

As firefighting forces in Cyprus remain on hi...

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov rescued from near-drowning incident in Turkey

Turkish media said the incident occurred at a five-star hotel in the Kaynar district, where Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov lost consciousness shortly after enterin...

Gaza hospital reports first child deaths from hunger as aid crisis surges

Previously healthy children are dying from malnutrition in Gaza's main paediatric emergency facility amidst the Israel-Hamas war, marking a grim escalation in the...

Macron faces backlash from US and Israel over recognition of Palestine

The move to formalise France's recognition of Palestine, announced on Thursday, sparked immediate backlash from Israel and the US, while it was welcomed by severa...

Europe’s migration crisis isn’t just about boats – it’s about strategy

The time for fragmented fixes is over. If Europe is to regain control of its migration policy, it must first regain clarity in its strategy, Libyan Minister of Po...

Tens of thousands displaced as border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia escalate

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes as fighting between Thailand and Cambodia continued for a second day Friday.

Tens of thousands of people have f...

Trump administration sues New York City over 'sanctuary city' policies

The lawsuit says New York City's policies violate the supremacy clause of the Constitution by interfering with the enforcement of federal law. Similar lawsuits ha...

US negotiators cut short Gaza ceasefire talks, saying Hamas doesn't want peace

A breakthrough in talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has eluded Trump's administration for months as conditions continues to deteriorate in Gaza. ...

Tehran ready for nuclear talks if US takes steps to rebuild trust, Iranian official says

Iran is set to meet on Friday in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations, and the European Union’s deputy foreign policy commissioner. ...

Is the new ‘Superman’ film about Gaza?

Comments have been circulating widely on social media alleging that the new ‘Superman’ film, which was released on 11 July this year, is about Gaza, and is pro-Pa...

Zelenskyy announces new anti-corruption bill to defuse protests in Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets over the introduction of a law which they say undermines the independence of two important anti-graft bodies.

U...

At least six killed and dozens injured in explosion in northern Syria, officials say

The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of th...

US envoy Witkoff lands in Sardinia ahead of Gaza ceasefire talks

The close Trump ally is expected to meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and the Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.

The U...

Taliban tortured and threatened Afghans expelled from Pakistan and Iran, UN says

Afghan authorities have urged nationals to return, pledging amnesty for anyone who left after the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

The Taliban have tortured an...

Two bodies found in burned-out car as wildfire rages in Cyprus

The remains were discovered in a charred vehicle on a main road between hilltop villages affected by the blaze.

Police have found the bodies of two people in a b...

Passenger plane with 49 people aboard crashes in Russia's Far East

According to preliminary data, 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members were on board.

A Russian passenger plane carrying 49 people has crash...

At least nine civilians killed in border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand

The neighbours have both accused each other of firing first on Thursday morning, following months of heightened tension.

At least nine civilians have been killed...

Ukrainian peace delegation proposes 'summit of leaders' between Zelenskyy and Putin by end of August

During the third round of peace talks in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators discussed draft proposals for a ceasefire and potential peace. Talks also add...

Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

Also in the settlement is an agreement to ask prospective international students “questions designed to elicit their reasons for wishing to study in the United St...

Wildfire kills 10 firefighters and rescue workers in Turkey

The fatalities bring Turkey's wildfire death toll this year to 13, as experts warn that deadly blazes fuelled by strong winds, extreme heat and dry conditions wil...