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Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government

Supreme Court lifted group’s ‘terrorist’ designation in April, as Moscow seeks normalisation in bid for regional clout.

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Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government

Supreme Court lifted group’s ‘terrorist’ designation in April, as Moscow seeks normalisation in bid for regional clout.

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US issues first wave of Iran sanctions after ceasefire in 12-day war

Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil.

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England-India: Gill breaks Tendulkar record in second Test

With 269 runs, captain Shubman Gill breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record for most scored outside the Indian subcontinent.

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Is ChatGPT hurting our critical thinking skills?

An MIT study finds ChatGPT may be hurting critical thinking skills. How do you use AI tools while protecting your brain?

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Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes the US House of Representatives

The vote follows a marathon speech from Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who denounced the bill as reckless.

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Israel strikes Gaza school as over 300 Palestinians killed in 48 hours

Books and clothes were scattered amongst the rubble after Israel’s deadly attack on a school sheltering Palestinian fami