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14 million Afghans face acute hunger as food crisis deepens, warns WFP

UN agency says one in three Afghans is battling severe hunger as funding shortfalls, rising food prices and mass deportations worsen the humanitarian crisis.

Bhopal hosts BRICS Culture Ministers’ meet to boost global cultural cooperation

Trump warns Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon

Yemen's Houthis claim drone strike on Najran airport in Saudi Arabia

Trump says Iran talks on Hormuz underway, Tehran denies claim

US President says Strait of Hormuz discussions are moving swiftly despite Iran's denial, deepening uncertainty over a key global oil shipping route.

25 US states sue Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs

Coalition asks court to strike down tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, alleging Trump unlawfully revived duties previously rejected by the Supreme Court.

Why France and Italy tightened border controls after the Ceuta migration crisis — explained

An unprecedented influx of nearly 60,000 migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has triggered a humanitarian crisis, renewed concerns over Europe's external borders, and prompted France and Italy to tighten border controls with Spain.

Japan earthquake: Death toll rises as aftershocks, heat hamper rescue efforts

Thousands remain without electricity and running water in Kumamoto as rescuers race to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings following the powerful earthquake.

US, Saudi forces launch strikes on Iran-backed sites in Iraq after drone attacks

Joint operation follows wave of drone assaults on US troops and Saudi energy infrastructure as regional tensions escalate.

Six journalists among eight indicted in South Korea over alleged stock manipulation scheme

Prosecutors allege reporters published nearly 1,800 favourable articles to inflate stock prices, enabling the accused to pocket over 9 billion won in illegal profits.