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What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit
Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.
Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.
Turkey show displays photo master Ara Guler's Cannes shots
Museum displays photographer's unseen shots of Cannes glamour, backstage parties, intimate gatherings
Thousands of fans arrive in Vienna as 70th edition of Eurovision kicks off
Spain, Ireland among nations boycotting contest over Israel's participation as Finland emerges heavy favourite
Massive 11,000-carat ruby believed to be second-largest ever found in conflict-ridden country
A massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Burma is being hailed as the second-largest ever found in the conflict-ridden country, according to state media.
Australia to fly citizens home from virus-hit cruise ship, plans quarantine
Spain, France and the US have also evacuated their citizens from the MV Hondius near Tenerife
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for war damage.
Thailand's former PM Thaksin freed from prison
After 15 years in exile, Thaksin returned to Thailand in 2023 to serve an eight-year sentence
Pakistan’s IT exports expected to reach $4.6b this fiscal year
PM Shehbaz chairs IT ministry review meeting as domestic internet connections triple to 5.10m since 2024
Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's 'stupid' response
Eyes expanded 'Project Freedom' military operation over Hormuz as Iran talks continue
Trump eyes expanded 'Project Freedom' military operation over Hormuz as Iran talks continue
'I will deal with them until they make a deal,' says on working with Iran’s current leadership
Iran FM spokesperson describes proposal to end war with US as legitimate, generous
Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iran response to peace plan, oil prices jump
Maheen Elahi takes South Asian miniature painting to London with 'Reimagined Realities'
Lahore-based artist debuts major London showcase blending traditional miniature techniques with contemporary themes
Trump Says Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Martin Short opens up about ‘nightmare’ death of his daughter Katherine
Actor and comedian speaks publicly for the first time since his 42-year-old daughter died by suicide in FebruaryMartin Short has spoken for the first time about the death of his daughter, Katherine Short, saying her death has been “a nightmare for the family”.Katherine died in February aged 42, at h...
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
Remains of US soldier who fell off cliff in Morocco found in ocean
The remains of a US soldier who went missing during training exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.
Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor
Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.
Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking
Small groups of passengers and crew left the ship after it anchored off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. Those aboard were expected to be flown to their home countries, officials said.
China’s undersea cable threat raises $10T fears as Trump-Xi talks loom
Former intelligence official warns China and Russia can inflict devastating economic chaos by targeting undersea cables carrying 99% of global data.
Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays
US president expresses ire at Tehran’s reported demands, as drones strike Gulf nations and Israel warns war ‘not over’Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian response to a US peace proposal as “totally unacceptable”, on a day the month-old ceasefire showed signs of fraying as drone strikes were reporte...
BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war
Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.
Nobel laureate’s smuggled memoir details beatings and neglect in Iranian prisons
Writing by Narges Mohammadi, arrested 14 times for activism, offers a disturbing insight into treatmentRead an exclusive excerpt here: ‘Blindfolded, I sat down slowly. Then the interrogation began’In an exclusive extract of writing smuggled from prison in Iran, the Nobel peace prize laureate Narges ...