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As Hong Kong reckons with worst fire in decades, many see echoes of 2019
Unresolved anger and mistrust from the 2019 protests have hung over the response to the deadly Tai Po fire.
Syrians gather to celebrate first anniversary of Assad’s fall
Tens of thousands of Syrians have gathered in Hama to celebrate the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw
Follow our live build-up, with analysis and all the latest news, ahead of the draw for next year's FIFA World Cup.
Four killed in ‘drug boat’ attack ordered by US defence chief
The US military says it killed four people in an air strike on a suspected drug boat in in the Eastern Pacific.
‘Uninterrupted oil shipments’: Key takeaways from Putin-Modi talks in Delhi
More than deals, analysts say, Putin-Modi's bonhomie sends a message that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.
MF Husain was forced into exile; now his work finds permanent home in Qatar
Qatar opens Lawh Wa Qalam museum dedicated to India's most famous painter, who was hounded into exile by Hindu right.
Opening ‘Pandora’s box’: What happens if the US attacks Venezuela?
Experts warn a US strike on Venezuela could trigger instability rather than a peaceful transition.
UNSC delegation meets Lebanon’s Aoun, tours south amid Israeli escalation
Lebanese leader urges UNSC to press Israel to respect the November 2024 ceasefire it has repeatedly violated.
Putin and Modi discuss trade and peace at summit talks in India
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as talks began on boosting trade.
Makeshift movie screenings in Gaza City bring children ‘out of the ruin’
The initiative is helping Gaza's children 'glimpse a better reality', says Palestinian filmmaker Mustafa al-Nabih.