International
Over 180,000 Palestinians displaced in Gaza in 4 days, UN says
More than 180,000 Palestinians have fled bombardment around the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis in four days, the United Nations has said.
Biden told Netanyahu to 'finalize' Gaza deal: White House
US President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday and called on the Israeli leader to swiftly finalize a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Typhoon hits China’s coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines
A strong typhoon made landfall on China’s southeastern coast on Thursday evening after sweeping across the nearby island of Taiwan, where it caused landslides and flooding in low-lying areas and left three dead.
Trump calls Kamala Harris 'lunatic' in first rally since Biden exit
In a speech where he also claimed that Harris was in favor of the "execution" of babies due to her position on abortions, the former president and Republican nominee said: "She is a radical left lunatic who will destroy our country."
Biden ends re-election bid, upending White House race
US President Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate, in an extraordinary decision that upends an already dramatic race for the White House.
UN urges Bangladesh govt to protect demonstrators against violence
The United Nations has urged the government of Bangladesh to ensure the protection of demonstrators from any threats or violence.
Gaza civil defence says 48 killed in three strikes
The civil defence agency in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said three air strikes in less than one hour on Tuesday -- including on a school -- killed 48 people.
EU imposes sanctions on 5 Israeli individuals, 3 entities
The European Union announced sanctions on Monday against five Israeli individuals and three entities, describing them as responsible for "serious and systematic human rights abuses" against Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
35 die in a storm with heavy rainfall in eastern Afghanistan
A storm that brought heavy rainfall to eastern Afghanistan killed at least 35 people on Monday, a Taliban official said.
Trump officially nominated for president, picks JD Vance for running mate
Donald Trump selected US Senator JD Vance on Monday to serve as his vice presidential running mate, as the Republican Party officially nominated the former president as its 2024 presidential nominee at the start of the party's national convention in Milwaukee.