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The United Nations has expressed grave concern over a new Afghan Taliban decree governing marriage separation that includes provisions on child marriage, which activists say further erodes women's rights. The decree has sparked international criticism and reported protests in Kabul.
Tony Carruthers, convicted of three 1994 murders, was granted a one-year reprieve after prison staff could not find a suitable vein for lethal injection. The ACLU and other advocates have long questioned his conviction and mental competence, while separate concerns about expired execution drugs have been raised.
Two coordinated attacks in northern Honduras left at least 16 people dead, including six police officers and ten workers at a plantation. Authorities have announced a direct intervention in the affected areas as the government continues its crackdown on organised crime.
A first Ebola case has been confirmed in South Kivu province, in an area controlled by the M23 militia, marking a significant spread from the outbreak's epicentre in Ituri. The patient, a 28-year-old who had travelled from Kisangani, died before diagnosis. The outbreak has caused 139 deaths and nearly 600 probable cases, with aid cuts and conflict hampering the response.
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo boarded in error, violating new U.S. Ebola travel restrictions. The passenger was assessed as asymptomatic and returned to Paris. The incident highlights ongoing tensions as the WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency.
Pakistan and China celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with high-level exchanges, joint statements, and pledges to deepen their 'all-weather' partnership. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised China's support as 'unwavering,' while officials highlighted economic cooperation and shared regional visions.
South Korea announced plans to establish the Global AI Hub, an international platform bringing together AI capabilities of global organizations to address issues like disease control and climate change. The initiative, unveiled by the Finance Ministry, will cooperate with nine global bodies and five multilateral development banks. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok also outlined domestic AI policies aimed at supporting small businesses.
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to endorse the International Court of Justice's landmark climate advisory opinion, with 141 nations in favor, 8 against, and 28 abstaining. Vanuatu-led resolution affirms legal duties to combat climate change, while opposition includes major emitters and Liberia's vote sparks domestic backlash.
The Trump administration threatened to revoke visas for Palestinian diplomats unless they withdrew Riyad Mansour's candidacy for UN General Assembly vice president. Internal State Department cables reveal pressure on the Palestinian Authority, which ultimately withdrew the bid. The move highlights ongoing US opposition to Palestinian statehood and tensions at the UN.
UK defense officials reported that Russian fighter jets intercepted British RAF reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea in April, with one jet flying as close as six meters and another triggering emergency systems. Defense Secretary John Healey condemned the actions as 'dangerous and unacceptable,' and separately, an RAF jet carrying Healey was reportedly jammed after flying near Russia.
Belarus and Russia have conducted joint military exercises involving nuclear forces, drawing condemnation from Ukraine while officials in Minsk and Moscow insist the drills pose no threat. The exercises included the participation of both presidents via video link and live-fire tests of ballistic and cruise missiles.
A New York Times report claims the US and Israel planned to install former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as leader during the war, a plan that allegedly went awry after an Israeli strike aimed at freeing him from house arrest. Sources differ on the credibility and implications of the plan, with some calling it implausible or reckless.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a joint declaration on building a multipolar world and a new type of international relations after their summit in Beijing. The two leaders also condemned the US Golden Dome missile defense system, signed a series of agreements, and stressed the strength of their strategic partnership on its 30th anniversary.
Lithuania's president and prime minister were moved to bunkers and Vilnius residents were urged to shelter after a drone alert on Wednesday. The incident, the first of its kind in a NATO capital since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, has heightened regional tensions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged an immediate end to hostilities in West Asia during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as two Chinese oil tankers departed the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and a reported Iranian peace proposal.
The World Health Organization has reported almost 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, declaring the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. While the risk is high regionally, the WHO says the global threat remains low, even as the rare Bundibugyo strain continues to spread with no approved vaccine or treatment.
Following talks in Beijing, Russia and China issued a joint statement condemning unilateral sanctions and coercive measures that violate international law and the principles of sovereign equality. The two countries also agreed to combat trade protectionism and reaffirmed their commitment to the UN Charter's prohibition on the use of force.
During an official visit to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a declaration on a multipolar world and agreed to extend a key treaty. China expressed support for Russia's national security efforts and opposition to external interference, while officials highlighted the stabilizing role of the partnership.
The UK has relaxed sanctions on Russian oil, allowing the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives fuel prices upward. The move, aimed at shielding consumers from cost-of-living pressures, has drawn criticism from opposition figures and raised concerns among allies in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's official visit to China underscored the strategic stability and unprecedented level of Russia-China relations, with both sides pledging closer coordination on international platforms and continued cooperation in various sectors including energy and trade. The joint statement following the talks covered bilateral relations, opposition to unilateral sanctions, and simplification of visa formalities.