Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations
The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,142
These are the key events on day 1,142 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
China to ‘reduce’ Hollywood movie releases in response to Trump’s tariffs
China's National Film Administration says US movies will be less popular after Washington imposed a 145 percent tariff.
Myanmar’s military drafts thousands in first year of conscription drive
Forced conscription has failed to change the course of Myanmar’s grinding civil war, and many are refusing to serve.
Six killed after helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River
A family of Spanish tourists, including three children, were killed in the crash, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says.
Iran warns it could expel UN nuclear inspectors ahead of US talks
The United States and Iran are set for talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Oman on Saturday.
Man Utd held by late Lyon Europa League goal; Tottenham draw, Chelsea win
Manchester United are denied a win as Olympique Lyonnais secure a late 2-2 draw in their quarterfinal first-leg tie.
Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty
The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy's position in luxury fashion industry.
Palestinian Ahmad Manasra released from Israeli prison after nine years
Ahmad Manasra, 23, has been released after completing nine-and-a-half-year sentence, lawyer says.
Trump warns tariffs will return without trade deals
Trump says paused tariffs will return if trade deals aren't reached.
US stocks down as trade war with China deepens
The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.
American Airlines planes bump wings at Washington airport
At least three members of Congress are on one of the planes in this latest mishap at Reagan National.
US-Russia prisoner swap: Ukraine aid donor for tech smuggler
Russia freed US citizen Ksenia Karelina, jailed for donating to Ukraine aid, in swap for accused smuggler Arthur Petrov.
Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary
Trial of more than 40 people charged with plotting against the state, including prominent politicians, resumes Friday.
Gaza residents share fears of thirst after Israel destroys water resources
Israel has bombed one of Gaza’s only operational water desalination plants that was supplying people with clean water.
Tanzania opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason
Lissu’s lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala said the charges against his client were politically driven.
Turkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria
'Technical talks' aim to set up communications channel to avoid clashes in the region, Turkish official says.
Manchester United: Cantona claims Ratcliffe is destroying club
Former Man Utd captain Eric Cantona blasts club ownership at fan event.
‘Make showers great again’: Why Trump’s fighting bathroom water pressure
Trump's new executive order declares showerheads will not be 'weak and worthless' any more. But what about water bills?
Trump-China tariff war: What could the US gain and lose?
Trump's 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports come into force amid market relief elsewhere.