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Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case ‘too short’: Malaysian minister
Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison for role in 1MDB scandal.
White House to amend flagship health report citing phantom studies
The White House said the citation errors were 'formatting issues' that did not detract from the report's importance.
High stakes as Poland heads to round two of presidential election
The country’s choice of its next president will likely determine whether government can get vital reforms through.
Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row
Tokyo and Beijing are closing in on a deal to allow Japanese seafood exports to resume following 2023 ban.
Death at the cross: Secret burials, ‘cult-like’ practices at Kenyan church
Recent rescue of worshippers in Migori opens wounds of 2023 Shakahola Forest 'massacre' during which 429 people died.
South Korea set to break early voting record as presidential election looms
More than a quarter of eligible South Korean voters have now cast their ballots for who should be the next president.
China sets up international body in Hong Kong to rival World Court
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu said the body's status would be on par with the UN's International Court of Justice.
Republicans plan to tax US college endowments: Who will that hurt?
Republicans say their new bill holds 'woke' universities and tax-exempt entities accountable.
Ending the “unjustified violence” in Gaza is a “US political decision”
Israeli onslaught in Gaza is shattering the medical system.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg to join aid ship effort to break Gaza siege
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans second sailing after earlier attempt saw ship targeted in drone attack.
Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026
The billionaire's Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.
Five Mexican musicians abducted, murdered by alleged drug cartel
Relatives of five members of the band Fugitivo, aged 20 to 40, had received ransom demands for their release.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,191
These are the key events on day 1,191 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Hamas says US ceasefire proposal means ‘continuation of killing’ in Gaza
Israel has agreed to the deal, according to the US, but Hamas said it does not meet its demands and is under discussion.
Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.
‘This must stop now’: UN food body condemns RSF attacks on Sudan premises
Aid workers are also having to cope with a wave of cholera outbreaks in war-torn Sudan.
Chinese students in US grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s visa policies
Trump administration pledges to 'aggressively revoke' US visas; Chinese students wonder how far-reaching policy will be.
Israel orders closure of al-Awda Hospital, a ‘lifeline’ in north Gaza
Dozens of people remain at the medical centre, the last functioning hospital in the north of the Palestinian territory.
Tulkarem residents clear homes set for demolition
Residents in the occupied West Bank retrieve belongings from homes before they’re demolished by the Israeli military.
Chaos continues at aid distribution points across Gaza
Chaos continues at Gaza's controversial aid centres as Palestinians struggle to survive Israel's deliberate starvation.