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China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement 'eternal' Central Asia ties
Xi Jinping celebrated China's "eternal friendship" with Central Asia at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, as the Chinese leader blasted tariffs and sought to assert Beijing's influence in a region historically dominated by Russia.
How much damage has Israel inflicted on Iran's nuclear programme?
Israel's strikes on Iran have targeted several of its nuclear facilities as it claims the country is seeking to develop nuclear weapons -- an accusation Tehran denies.
French ex-PM Fillon given suspended sentence over wife's fake job
Former French prime minister Francois Fillon was on Tuesday given a four-year suspended prison sentence over a fake jobs scandal that wrecked his 2017 presidential bid.
US retail sales slip more than expected after rush to beat tariffs
US retail sales declined more than expected in May, government data showed Tuesday, dragged by a slowdown in auto sales as consumers pulled back after hurrying to get ahead of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Russian strikes kill 16 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv
Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens of others, as negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow break down.
Gaza rescuers say Israel army kills more than 50 people near aid site
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces on Tuesday killed more than 50 aid seekers in the southern city of Khan Yunis, the latest deadly incident near an aid site in the Palestinian territory.
Tehranis caught between fear and resolve as air war intensifies
As Israeli air strikes on Tehran show no sign of abating, many residents have fled the Iranian capital. But for others, escape is not an option.
Trump says wants 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as the arch foes traded fire for a fifth day on Tuesday.
Why stablecoins are gaining popularity
Stablecoins -- a form of cryptocurrency backed by traditional assets -- are gaining traction, with the US Senate set to vote Tuesday on a bill to regulate such digital tokens.
Iraq treads a tightrope to avoid spillover from Israel-Iran conflict
In Iraqi airspace, Iranian missiles and drones have crossed paths with Israeli warplanes, forcing Baghdad to step up efforts to avoid being drawn into the region's latest conflict.
Oil prices swing with stocks as traders keep tabs on Israel-Iran crisis
Oil prices and equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors weighed Donald Trump called for Tehran residents to evacuate and hopes that the conflict between Israel and Iran does not descend into all-out war.
Russian strikes kill 14 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv
Russian strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens in Kyiv in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday called "one of the most horrific attacks" on the capital.
Survivors of Bosnia 'rape camps' come forward 30 years on
It took years for Zehra Murguz to be able to testify about what happened to her and other Muslim women in the "rape camps" run by Serb forces during the war in Bosnia.
Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day
Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire for a fifth consecutive day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit and warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate" amid rising fears of a wider conflict.
G7 urges Middle East de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit
G7 leaders on Monday called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group's summit.
G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit
G7 leaders on Monday called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, even as US President Donald Trump hastily left the group's summit.
Israel, Iran trade missile fire as Trump warns Tehran to 'evacuate'
Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate" and left a G7 summit early.
US forces still in 'defensive posture' in Mideast: White House
The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran.
Trump makes hasty summit exit over Iran crisis
US President Donald Trump was on Monday leaving a Group of Seven summit early as he hinted of greater involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict and warned Tehran residents to evacuate.
OpenAI wins $200 mn contract with US military
The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military.
Trump to leave G7 early after warning of Iran attack
US President Donald Trump was leaving a Group of Seven summit early on Monday as he hinted of greater involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict after issuing an ominous warning for the capital Tehran to evacuate.
G7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war
World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday tried to push US President Donald Trump to back away from his punishing trade war that poses a risk to global economic stability.
Trump presses Iran to talk but holds back on joint G7 call
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran to make a deal as Israel pounds the country, but he held back on working with fellow Group of Seven leaders to issue a joint call to encourage de-escalation.
Colombia presidential hopeful 'critical' after shooting
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, who was shot in the head while campaigning in Bogota earlier this month, was in an "extremely critical" condition, doctors warned Monday.
Netanyahu says campaign 'changing face of Middle East' as Israel, Iran trade blows
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel's campaign against Iran was "changing the face of the Middle East", as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day.
What's not being discussed at G7 as Trump shapes agenda
Gender equality, climate change, biodiversity, poverty, health, gay rights and more -- the list of issues missing at the Canada G7 from past summits is long.
Death penalty possible for suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker
The suspected killer of a Minnesota lawmaker could face the death penalty, US prosecutors said Monday as they revealed chilling details of an alleged murderous nighttime spree targeting local Democrats.
Trump urges Iran to talk as G7 looks for common ground
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran, which Israel is pounding, to re-enter negotiations "before it's too late" as Group of Seven leaders considered a joint call for de-escalation.
Oil prices drop, stocks climb as Iran-Israel war fears ease
Stocks rose and oil prices retreated Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day.
Suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker to face 1st degree murder charges
The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, allegedly disguised himself as a police officer, then shot and killed Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at their home early Saturday.
UN refugee agency says will shed 3,500 jobs due to funding cuts
The UN refugee agency said Monday it will cut 3,500 staff jobs -- slashing nearly a third of its workforce costs -- due to a funding shortfall, and reduce the scale of its help worldwide.
Electric fences, drones, dogs protect G7 leaders from bear attack
Electric fences, drones, thermal cameras and police dogs have all been deployed at the G7 summit in the Canadian Rockies to protect world leaders from hungry bears.