US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

24. Juli 2026, 12:40

Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?

24. Juli 2026, 13:33

At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting

24. Juli 2026, 16:37

Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.

World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions

24. Juli 2026, 16:08

Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.

US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

24. Juli 2026, 18:13

It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

24. Juli 2026, 11:53

Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

24. Juli 2026, 15:22

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

India's 'cockroach' protesters hold talks with government as stalemate continues

24. Juli 2026, 10:31

The meeting came hours after activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he was ending his 26-day hunger strike.