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Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
At least 21 people, including 8 children, were killed when a war-damaged building collapsed overnight in Gaza City, where displaced families had been sheltering despite knowing the structure was unsaf
Trump praises India opium fight, presses China on fentanyl
President Trump issued a Presidential Determination on September 16 praising India's efforts against illicit opium cultivation while urging China to tighten controls on precursor chemicals used to pro
China Vows to Safeguard Iran's Rights Before U.S. Summit
China's top diplomat hosted Iran's foreign minister and vowed to safeguard Iran's 'legitimate rights,' urging both Tehran and Washington to show restraint and revive talks ahead of an upcoming U.S.-Ch
House Debates Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India, China
The US House completed debate on a bill authorizing President Trump to sanction Russia and impose steep tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India and China, with a vote expected
Xand van Tulleken names 3 wellness trends to avoid
Doctor and presenter Xand van Tulleken, author of 'Make Me Well,' warns that supplements, wearable tech and at-home tests are the three areas of the unregulated wellness industry where evidence for pr
Iran War Costs US $38bn; Midterms Loom
The CBO reports the US war on Iran has cost $38bn so far and is draining munitions stockpiles, driving record fuel prices, and fueling inflation — all of which are landing in the middle of a midterm c
China urges US to halt space weapons build-up
China's foreign ministry urged Washington to halt its space military build-up after a top US Air Force official publicly confirmed the Pentagon has weapons deployed in orbit for the first time.
Anwar offers Min Aung Hlaing visit for Rohingya return
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced he will invite Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit — a diplomatic concession Anwar says is necessary to secure the return of Rohi
China urges Iran, US to revive June deal, reopen Hormuz
China's Wang Yi urged Iran and the US in Beijing on Sep 16 to return to their June interim peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a week ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit.
Trump-Kim Summit Pivots to Kim's Heir
A possible fourth Trump-Kim summit could double as a global debut for Kim Jong Un's 13-year-old daughter Kim Ju Ae, using a presidential meeting to signal dynastic succession and normalize North Korea
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund saw significant returns from its remaining Israeli investments amid ongoing war in Gaza, drawing criticism from human rights advocates who argue the holdings violate int
Anwar invites Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to push Rohingya returns
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim announced he will invite Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit, using the promise of trade and friendship to pressure Myanmar into accepting back Rohingya refugees
US House to Vote on Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India
The US House is poised to vote on sweeping Russia sanctions legislation that would target Moscow's energy and defense sectors while authorizing potential 100% tariffs on India and other countries reli
China to Safeguard Iran Rights Before Xi-Trump Summit
China's top diplomat told Iran's foreign minister in Beijing that Beijing is willing to "safeguard Iran's legitimate rights and interests," urging both sides to "stay rational and restrained" as the w
BRICS New Delhi Declaration Unites Bloc, Skips Ukraine
India's 18th BRICS Summit produced a unanimous declaration after the bloc's May foreign ministers meeting collapsed over internal disputes. The text condemned unilateral sanctions, defended Iran's nuc
China Urges Iran-US Restraint, Hosts Iran Diplomat
China's top diplomat called on Iran and the US to show restraint and revive talks, while Beijing hosted an Iranian diplomat ahead of a US-China summit that the New York Times framed as a signal to Tru
Houthis grow stronger despite years of airstrikes
Despite repeated airstrikes by Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and allies over a decade, Yemen's Houthis have grown stronger, expanding their military capabilities and territorial control with Iranian support
Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says
A new CBO analysis finds the US has spent roughly $38 billion fighting Iran through August 1 and burned through up to two-thirds of key missile-defense interceptors, with full replenishment potentiall
Iran FM Heads to Beijing for Talks Ahead of US-China Summit
Iran's foreign minister is heading to Beijing for diplomatic talks, a visit outlets are framing as a signal to Trump timed just before an upcoming U.S.-China summit.
Italian NATO jet downs drone in Lithuania, origin unconfirmed
An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over Lithuania on Tuesday that entered from Belarus past midnight, with officials saying it most probably came from Russia, though Lithuania said debris a
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