Global conflicts, tariffs and disruption around established trade routes have pushed shipping companies to look for alternatives. The Suez Canal route has become increasingly difficult to rely on.

International organisations and the UN say the Taliban have struggled to address the natural and humanitarian crises Afghanistan has faced over the past five years, in part because Afghan women are under severe restrictions.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning.

The epicentre was located at Pematangsiantar, about 126 kilometres (78 miles) southeast of the island's capital Medan. It came hours after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed 40 in the country.

US intelligence agencies assessed that a test of alliance resolve could happen as early as this autumn, with possible operations ranging from cyberattacks to incursions along NATO's eastern edge

Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location in the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.

Stephanie Millinger achieved this feat by completing 12 such push-ups in one minute.

Tehran's reaction came after Donald Trump said he would "finish defeating" Iran and "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory.

The spring served as a lifeline for the nearby village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley, where Palestinians have relied on it for generations for food, employment and to supplement irregular Israeli supplies to their domestic taps.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military could keep a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.

Settlers at Qusra near Nablus have since Sunday been blockading Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food and other supplies.

A tsunami warning was later lifted but people were warned not to return to damaged buildings for fear that aftershocks may bring them down. Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1.

The race between the US and China for technological leadership has reached a pivotal moment, as Chinese open-weight AI models have made rapid gains against proprietary systems from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

The names and ages of the people killed are not being released until their families have been notified, according to police.

Seventy-nine years in the lifespan of an ancient civilisation is a mere heartbeat; yet, in the annals of modern nation-building, it's an audacious triumph.

Marco Rubio praises US-India relationship citing defence, energy, and AI cooperation on Independence Day.

Bright white flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have been installed this week across the capital Kabul as the Taliban is celebrating its five years of ruling.

China has completed a record 582-tonne superconducting magnet for its "Artificial Sun" fusion project, a major step toward its goal of demonstrating fusion-powered electricity generation by 2030.

The Houthis said they had attacked what they described as Saudi-backed military build-ups, weapons and warships belonging to Saudi-backed forces and "mercenaries" in Mocha with a large number of ballistic missiles.

Black British academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge earlier this month amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, UK media outlets reported.

Afghans have gathered in Kabul to mark five years since the Taliban returned to power.

Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.

An Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.

Police found the gunshot victims near the university's residence halls.

The United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.

With the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.

Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.

The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.

Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.

Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.

The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.

The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five-year deal.

Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears.

An overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people.

Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.

World Athletics' president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango in the first round of Cincinnati Open.

As the Ken-Betwa dam displaces thousands, legal protections on compensation are being ignored.

Mikel Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title, says contract negotiations will be resolved.

Andrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA's Gianni Infantino 'it's just politics'.

Despite pressure from the US to intervene against Hezbollah, the Syrian government is unlikely to do so.

Deadliest Israeli attack in Lebanon since June agreements significantly reduced hostilities.

Israeli forces stormed a wedding hall in al-Eizariya town in the occupied West Bank and assaulted Palestinian attendees.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.

Greenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza's farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction