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Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan taken back to prison after hospital check-up

Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan was returned to prison after an overnight hospital visit, where doctors reportedly found him medically fit despite ongoing concerns over his worsening eyesight.

North Korea boosts support for Russia to include drone operators, Ukraine says

Ukraine says a new deployment of North Korean troops in Russia includes hundreds of drone operators who could soon help Moscow conduct attacks against targets inside Ukraine, deepening the military partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow.

This photojournalist was sentenced to 15 years in an Iranian prison. She refuses to be silenced

Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery is facing 15 years in prison after documenting protests, war and repression, but she says she will continue telling the truth despite threats from authorities.

Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil fell dark years ago. Now its organizers have been convicted

Hong Kong has convicted two prominent organizers of its former Tiananmen Square vigil under the city’s national security law, marking another major blow to public remembrance of the 1989 crackdown.

Israel moves forward with internationally condemned settlement plan that could ‘bury’ two-state solution

Israel has opened bids for more than 1,200 housing units in the strategically sensitive E1 area of the occupied West Bank, prompting international condemnation and warnings that the project could sever Palestinian territorial continuity and undermine prospects for a two-state …

Huge Russian strikes on Kyiv leave 17 dead as attacks spill over to Romanian and Moldovan territory

A massive overnight Russian assault on Kyiv and surrounding areas killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens, damaging hospitals, schools and homes as Russian drones also breached territory in Romania and Moldova.

Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to relocate from California to a private residence outside London later this month, according to CNN, with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet reportedly set to attend British schools as the family prepares …

Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister says she is ‘completely unaware’ if he contacted Trump

Kim Yo Jong acknowledged her brother’s positive relationship with President Donald Trump but said she is “completely unaware” of any recent communication between the two leaders, casting uncertainty over Trump’s claim as Washington moves to scale back joint military exercises …

Trump says he intends to meet Kim Jong Un this year

President Donald Trump says he intends to hold another in-person meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reviving prospects for a fourth summit as his administration works to reopen diplomacy with Pyongyang and scales back joint U.S.-South Korea military …

Israeli military admits for first time to firing on car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab as it opens criminal probe

For the first time, the Israeli military has acknowledged that its forces fired on the vehicle carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, reversing an earlier denial and announcing a criminal investigation into her death.

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended for cocaine use

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite, with the Australian tennis star calling the result a “huge mistake” and saying he plans to step away …

Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs, says the two sides have a ‘deal’

President Donald Trump postponed threatened tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian imports, saying Washington and Ottawa had reached a tentative deal after intense negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Military drills between US and South Korea cut short at Washington’s request

The United States and South Korea have shortened their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises at Washington’s request, following President Donald Trump’s call to scale back the drills and his renewed emphasis on his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong …

Justice Department charges eight Iranians for allegedly hacking US government and colleges

The Justice Department has charged eight Iranian nationals accused of carrying out a years-long hacking campaign targeting US government agencies, universities and private companies, allegedly with backing from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran is losing control of the Strait of Hormuz

The battle for the Strait of Hormuz appears to be shifting, with shipping data indicating that Iran has lost significant control of the vital waterway as more vessels use an Oman-linked route under US naval protection.