World Desk

U.S. President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the cost and his relationship with Kim Jong Un.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island, triggering mass evacuations and leaving buildings in ruins amid varied casualty reports.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island, triggering a tsunami warning and prompting widespread evacuations across the region.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia near Flores Island on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning and prompt coastal evacuations.

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died at age 41, weeks after resigning from his position following allegations of plagiarism and public scrutiny.

President Donald Trump has stated plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as the U.S. intensifies economic pressure on Iran.

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges stemming from the 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with 22,239 votes, defeating satirical runner-up Count Binface amid a low voter turnout.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reclaimed his Clacton parliamentary seat after defeating satirical candidate Count Binface in a crowded by-election.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's unprecedented visit to the disputed Kuril Islands has sparked strong protests from Tokyo, deepening bilateral tensions.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at the end of August to focus on her family, concluding a historic tenure as the youngest person to hold the role.

Millions across Europe gathered to witness the rare August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse, which brought fleeting darkness and awe from Spain to Iceland.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow will retaliate in kind if European nations seize vessels from its shadow fleet.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in overnight strikes that killed at least nine civilians.

Russian air strikes have killed at least nine civilians across multiple Ukrainian regions, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of escalating cooperation with North Korea.

A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the country's civil war.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake centered in Colombia's Chocó province has killed at least 111 people and triggered a nationwide state of emergency.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's Pacific coast, causing injuries, structural damage, and evacuations across multiple regions.

Daniel Kinahan has been extradited from the UAE to Ireland and charged with directing an organised crime group following a years-long international manhunt.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.