Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will organise elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day total ceasefire, responding to Trump criticism.
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Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim
Russia struck Ukraine's power plants despite Trump's energy ceasefire claim; Zelenskyy sought details and Russia did not confirm.
Zaqy on Saudi airport attacks: Targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure ‘cannot be justified’
Zaqy Mohamad condemned Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, saying targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot be justified, and urged Singaporeans and pilgrims to stay vigilant.
Outrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution
Outrage mounts over Pentagon plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution, with UN, lawmakers, and religious leaders condemning it as torture and barbaric.
France students plan more protests, UN 'concerned' over violence
French students plan more protests over poor school conditions, as the UN voices concern over violent clashes. Thousands have been detained and damage costs millions.
China agrees to 'moderate' car exports to Europe: EU commerce chief
China and EU agreed to moderate Chinese hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, easing trade tensions; Beijing also committed to continued rare earth supplies.
WTO lifts global trade outlook as AI boom powers Asian growth
WTO raised its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9%, citing an AI investment boom concentrated in Asia, though services and other regions lag.
South Korea recalls ambassador from Ukraine amid N. Korea prisoners wrangle
South Korea recalls its ambassador to Ukraine over a dispute about transferred North Korean prisoners of war. Ukraine urges dialogue as fuel shipment allegations heighten tensions.
US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation
The US has opened direct talks with Myanmar’s military government, led by intelligence official Michael Vance, reversing isolation to address scam centers, rare earths, and a detained American.
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say
Christa Pike woke angry and confused after surviving Tennessee's botched execution, lawyers say. She remains severely ill with pneumonia, as litigation seeks evidence and clemency.
US opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation
US opens direct talks with Myanmar's military government, reversing isolation; discussions cover scam centres, rare earths and detained American Adam Castillo.
Texas carries out US' first execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection
Texas executed Jamaal Howard for a 2000 store clerk murder, the first US execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection. He apologized; Texas has seven executions in 2026.