Palestinians rally against Kushner’s economic peace plan
Palestinians burned portraits of President Donald Trump as they protested in both the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Monday against U.S.-led plans...
India’s top court orders investigation into ‘brain fever’ child deaths
India’s top court on Monday ordered an investigation into an outbreak of “brain fever” that has killed at least 122 children, after hearing a petition...
Australia to bring children of dead Islamic State fighters home from Syria
Australia has gathered up eight children and grandchildren of two dead Australian Islamic State fighters from a Syrian refugee camp and will bring them home,...
Russia warns of repeat of 1962 Cuban missile crisis
The U.S. deployment of land-based missile systems near Russia’s borders could lead to a stand-off comparable to the 1962 Cuban missile crisis, Russian Deputy Foreign...
Water shortage could cut India’s food exports, minister warns
A water shortage could cut food exports from India, which has emerged as a leading supplier of a number of food products to the world,...
France prepares to swelter in record high June temperatures
Authorities in Paris are setting up “cool rooms” in municipal buildings, opening pools for late-night swimming and installing extra drinking fountains as France braces for...
Mary J. Blige, John Legend among stars at BET Awards
Celebrities braved the sweltering heat to hit the blue carpet at the BET Awards, which honour the best of black music and entertainment. Rough cut...
U.S., Taliban aim to firm up date for foreign force exit from Afghanistan
Upcoming peace talks between the United States and the Taliban will focus on working out a timeline for the withdrawal of U.S.-led troops from Afghanistan...
Turkish court tries businessman, others over 2013 protests
Prominent Turkish businessman Osman Kavala and 15 other civil society figures went on trial on Monday accused of trying to overthrow then-Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s...
Trump is willing to talk to Iran, top U.S. adviser says
U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to talk to Iran about a deal that would lift American sanctions but Tehran would need to curtail its...