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Latest escalation complicates efforts to end the US-Iran war

Iran accused the US of breaking an April 8 ceasefire deal with strikes on surveillance sites.

Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say

CAIRO, June 6 - An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians including two women in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over safeguarding a strained ceasefire agreement.

A star is born as Andreeva eases into Grand Slam winners' club

5 health risks from consuming too much protein, from heart disease to weight gain

Many of us eat more protein than we need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing.

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

KINSHASA, June 5 - Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

ROME, June 5 - Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been refusing food and water for four days.

Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

Iran has made a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a condition for any peace deal with Washington to resolve the regional war.

Singapore to ease restrictions on operating new hotels, hostels in heritage precincts at Boat Quay, Beach Road

Proposals for new short-term accommodation uses in the areas were generally not allowed to avoid "over-proliferation", says the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

US terrorist label for Brazil gangs risks higher business costs

SAO PAULO/Brasilia, June 5 - The U.S. designation of Brazil's biggest criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) starting Friday is likely to increase the risks and costs of doing business in a country where gangs have had years to penetrate the formal economy.

Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

Iran has made a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a condition for any peace deal with the US.

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

June 5 - Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week.

Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say

Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week

BUDAPEST, June 5 - Hungary's government will submit to parliament next week anti-corruption legislation needed to release billions of euros worth of suspended European Union funding, Transport and Investment Minister David Vitezy said on Friday.

Smart glasses off, please: China cracks down on high-tech cheating ahead of gaokao

Candidates in several provinces face eyewear inspections as authorities look to keep smart glasses out of examination venues.

Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia

Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say.

De la Fuente pleased with injury-free friendly as Spain turn focus to US

Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths

Thousands have searched for names of ancestors, well aware they may face unpleasant truths.

Progress in US-Iran talks stalls after Hezbollah rejects truce

Hezbollah said they refused to abide by the conditions of a ceasefire announced by the US.

In open letter to Putin, Zelenskyy calls for meeting and ceasefire

Explainer: How Trump’s ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence

June 4 - Residents of Gaza, south Lebanon, northern Israel and Kuwait were all under fire this week despite U.S.-arranged ceasefires supposedly in force in their regions.