Asia

India plays down Trump decision to remove US trade privileges

The Trump administration ended preferential trade treatment impacting Indian exports worth $5.6bn a year.

India plays down Trump decision to remove US trade privileges

Democratic Republic of the Congo

'Father of democracy': DRC's Etienne Tshisekedi laid to rest

The veteran opposition leader's body repatriated two years after he died, as DRC government accords him a state funeral.

'Father of democracy': DRC's Etienne Tshisekedi laid to rest

United States

Residents hold vigil for 12 killed in Virginia Beach

Hundreds come out in the US city to pray for those killed in one of the worst workplace shootings in the country.

Virginia Beach shooting: Residents hold prayer vigil for 12 dead

Middle East

Palestinian photojournalist at risk of Israeli deportation

Mustafa al-Kharouf, who has been living in occupied East Jerusalem, faces deportation to Jordan.

Palestinian photojournalist at risk of Israeli deportation

Middle East

Palestinian school children living with stress and danger

In the occupied West Bank and besieged Gaza Strip last year, more than 45 pupils were killed by Israeli fire.

United States

US will no longer 'tiptoe' around China's behaviour: Shanahan

Acting US defence secretary mixes sharp criticism of China and warnings of North Korean threat at Shangri-La conference.

US will no longer 'tiptoe' around China's behaviour: Shanahan

US & Canada

Memorial tribute: Horrors of 9/11 still linger

In the park where the Twin Towers once stood, a new memorial highlights the lingering impact of the September 11 attacks.

United States

US and Taliban to hold new talks in Doha after month-long lull

US envoy negotiating with Taliban to resume talks with the group in the Qatari capital to advance the 'peace process'.

US and Taliban to hold new talks in Doha after month-long lull

Europe

Captain charged over Budapest boat tragedy, S Koreans identified

Ukrainian captain of Viking Sigyn cruise ship denied bail as police identify seven South Korean tourists who died.

Captain charged over Budapest boat tragedy, S Koreans identified

Canada

Murders of indigenous women a 'Canadian genocide': Leaked report

The report concluded that indigenous women faced a disproportionately high level of violence through 'state actions'.

Murders of indigenous women a 'Canadian genocide': Leaked report

United States

12 killed in Virginia Beach mass shooting

Shooter identified as DeWayne Craddock fired at colleagues at Virginia Beach municipal centre before police killed him.

Virginia Beach shooting: 12 killed by 'disgruntled city worker'

US & Canada

US immigration: Texas detention facility severely overcrowded

The US Department of Homeland Security recommends immediate action to relieve the severely overcrowded migrant detention facility.