Xi Jinping is intensifying domestic repression through a new ethnic unity law while challenging the US globally, pursuing regional dominance and seeking an upper hand in trade and AI.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in Jeddah, treating an armed attack on one as an attack on all three amid heightened regional tensions and the US-Iran conflict.
Mexico and Peru agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties following a dispute over asylum granted to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez at the Mexican embassy.
A drone entered Bulgarian airspace and exploded near the Romanian border in a sunflower field. Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev confirmed no casualties or infrastructure damage, noting the drone went undetected by radar.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence agreement to strengthen collective security amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, with a focus on mutual defense against aggression and promoting regional stability.
Andy Burnham's government urgently reviews sentences to prevent grooming gang perpetrators from early release due to a loophole in the sentencing scheme, affecting historical convictions under pre-2003 laws.
Nurul Izzah Anwar, daughter of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has stepped back from the deputy presidency of the ruling People's Justice Party, posing a major political setback for the prime minister.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for a three-day official visit to reinforce strategic ties and discuss regional security amid West Asia tensions.
Iraqi paramilitary groups plan UAV strikes on neighboring countries within 48 hours, according to Al Hadath citing security sources. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered increased combat readiness along border zones.
UK housebuilder Persimmon raises full-year outlook despite cost pressures, citing readiness to benefit from Prime Minister Andy Burnham's housing policy agenda, aiming for 12,500 new homes by year-end.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces intense pressure to reduce household energy bills amidst rising costs driven by the Middle East crisis, weighing small interventions against strict fiscal limits.
Pakistan's ruling PML-N party has won 24 of 34 seats in the first two phases of legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security concerns, monsoon rains, and a boycott campaign by the banned JAAC group.
Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta enclave amid a humanitarian tragedy claiming 141 lives, exposing Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez's isolation within an increasingly right-wing EU, mounting Moroccan coercion, and intense pressure from the US and domestic opposition.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk tells the BBC that youth-led protests and his 26-day hunger strike have weakened Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, boosting young people's confidence to demand systemic reforms.
IDF Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir stated the military will continue proactive operations in Gaza, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of a US-backed proposal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided explicitly pledging to maintain the nation's non-nuclear principles during the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, stating only that the government is upholding the policy as it reviews security documents.
Britain's justice ministry stated a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's U.K. activities is not actively considered, contradicting earlier remarks by government ministers who suggested the prime minister was reviewing the prospect.
Ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia and living in exile in India, is set to make a virtual public appearance in New Delhi, prompting a media ban in Bangladesh and renewed extradition tensions.
Andy Burnham's government is not actively considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's UK actions, contradicting previous comments by victims' minister Alex Davies-Jones.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied agreeing to a draft deal presented by the US-backed Board of Peace, as right-wing coalition ministers pressure him to reject the proposal.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of extending his devolution agenda beyond English regions to Scotland and Wales, where progressive nationalist parties hold power.
BP chief executive Meg O'Neill has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritize domestic oil and gas resources, even as BP prepares to sell its North Sea business after reporting quarterly profits of $5.73bn.
Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticized protesters using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that citizens must maintain respect while exercising their right to protest.
NDA meeting emphasizes employment and economic growth under PM Modi, contrasting with UPA era. Modi's interaction with Nitin Nabin sparks curiosity amid BJP's loss in Bankipur.
