UK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies
Sanctions on 12 Syrian entities removed, including the defence and interior ministries.
Dozens of followers “rescued” in raid on Kenya church
Police in Kenya who raided a church in western Kenya say they found two bodies and rescued 57 followers
The great collapse of US higher education has begun
Budget cuts, culture wars and enrolment crashes are pushing American universities off the edge.
Russia unleashes deadliest Kyiv air attack this year
Kyiv struck with missiles and drones overnight; rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction and casualties.
Pakistan suspends trade and closes border with India over Kashmir tensions
Pakistan has suspended all trade with India and closed its airspace and land border.
India and Pakistan head towards a strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack
Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
China will talk trade, but US will need to make the first move, experts say
Beijing is in a stronger position than Washington to negotiate trade deal, analysts say.
‘Insulting’: Hamas condemns Abbas’s remarks on Gaza captives
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says keeping the captives provides Israel with justification for its attacks on Gaza.
DeepSeek transferred data without consent, South Korean watchdog says
Personal Information Protection Commission says AI model sent personal data to Beijing-based cloud service.
Trump Tariffs: What products do the EU and US buy from each other?
The United States has a $236bn trade deficit with the European Union. The EU is now facing 20 percent tariffs.