Indonesia jails Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim for 10 years in graft case
An Indonesian court has sentenced Gojek co-founder and former education minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of abuse...
South Africa braces for anti migrant protests as cities shut down
Businesses closed, public transport services were disrupted and thousands of people stayed indoors across South Africa as authorities prepared for nationwide anti migrant protests...
Putin Vows to Continue Russia’s Ukraine Offensive
President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will continue its efforts to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, dismissing Ukraine's recent proposal to ease hostilities in...
Pakistan Kills 29 Militants in Border Operation, Kabul Reports Civilian Deaths
Pakistan's security forces conducted operations along the Afghanistan border, reportedly killing at least 29 militants through ground and air strikes. Meanwhile, the Afghan Taliban...
Lebanese Official Warns US-Israel Deal Could Divide Lebanon
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri criticized a recent U. S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel, claiming it could create divisions among Lebanese and insisting...
Southern Lebanon Heritage Sites Damaged by Israel, Minister Says
A crown was blown off an ancient column at a UNESCO-listed site in Tyre, Lebanon, and a pilgrimage site was destroyed in another southern...
Iran and US Escalate Attacks as Both Sides Threaten Further Military Action
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U. S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after President Donald Trump threatened severe consequences for Iran...
Africa Takes Centre Stage as Addis Ababa Hosts the World Public Summit
For the first time in its history, the World Public Summit will be held on the African continent. On 29–30 July 2026, Addis Ababa,...
Is Matteo Salvini’s Decline Threatening Meloni’s Re Election Hopes?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's governing coalition is facing fresh political uncertainty as support for coalition partner Matteo Salvini and his far right League...
EU Proposes Extending Ukrainian Refugee Protection to 2028
The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by Russia's invasion until March 2028 while introducing new restrictions on eligibility for...