US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi
Iran's foreign minister says message exchanges continue with Washington, but insists there are no negotiations or trust.
India begins world’s largest population census
More than three million Indian officials have begun the yearlong task of counting the country’s population.
‘Gerrymandering’ in India’s Assam cuts Muslim representation before vote
Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of the state’s 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats.
War on Iran: Three key takeaways from Araghchi’s interview with Al Jazeera
Araghchi confirmed direct talks with Witkoff but denied that they constituted negotiations in an exclusive interview.
Israeli police inspect damage on the road after missile impact
Police inspect a strike site in Tel Aviv after a missile hit the city.
Iran attacks cause fire in Kuwait, Bahrain; kill man in UAE
Shrapnel from an Iranian drone interception kills a Bangladeshi national in the UAE's Fujairah city.
What is NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, and when will it launch?
For the first time in more than 50 years, humans will travel around the moon to test deep-space life-support systems.
Spain’s FA condemns Islamophobic chants during game with Egypt
Pre-World Cup friendly in Spain marred by racist and anti-Muslim chants by the home fans.
Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?
Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.
Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
First Black astronaut candidate ‘proud’ Victor Glover will make history
First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he’s “really proud” of Victor Glover who’s set to make history.
Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport
Residents living near Erbil's international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on
Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge’s order.
Turkiye qualifies for World Cup after 24-year wait
Fans celebrated as Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians
Protesters are condemning Israel's new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
Al-Sharaa says Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked
'14 years of war is enough for Syria': Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will remain outside the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out
Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut
Emergency workers searched through rubble in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah neighbourhood.
‘A law of death that only applies to Palestinians’
Protesters demanded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer act, not just condemn, Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians.
Judge temporarily halts Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project
District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
Trump tells allies ‘get your own oil’, says Iran war could end in 2-3 weeks
Under pressure as domestic petrol prices soar, US president says no deal needed to end war on Iran.
Iran war live: ‘Missile from Iran’ hits oil tanker off Qatar’s coast
One of three missiles launched from Iran hit an oil tanker off Qatar's coast, no injuries reported.