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S Korea, US ‘closely monitoring’ potential Putin-Kim meeting in Pyongyang
Russia has promised Putin will visit North Korea after hosting its leader Kim Jong Un last September.
Saudi robots join millions for the Hajj
Saudi Arabia has deployed robots in the holy cities of Medina and Mecca to help pilgrims undertaking the Hajj.
Hajj proves religion can inspire peace
We should take inspiration from the Islamic pilgrimage to pave a new, peaceful path forward for humanity.
Millions start Hajj in shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Rituals expected to draw more than two million pilgrims this year praying for peace in Gaza, Yemen and Sudan.
Chinese #MeToo activist jailed for five years for subversion
Journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin was detained in 2021 with labour activist Wang Jianbing who was jailed for 42 months.
Team preview: Kroos key to host Germany’s chances at UEFA Euro 2024
Germany, staging its first big football event in 18 years, will rely on superstar Toni Kroos and local fans for victory.
For China’s booming EV industry, US and EU markets a tough nut to crack
Chinese EVs are facing a slew of tariffs in Western markets as policymakers fear local brands cannot compete on price.
‘Vote against jail’: How two Modi critics won India election from prison
In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?
Israel uses ‘medieval-style’ weapons on south Lebanon border
A video has emerged showing Israeli forces using a medieval-style catapult called a trebuchet.
Wild Przewalski’s horses return to Kazakhstan after 200 years
The first group of seven horses arrived in Kazakhstan in early June and about 40 more are planned for the coming years.