Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs

The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.

Between hope and fear: Yemenis react to Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia

Yemenis fear a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia could reignite war, deepen shortages and worsen hunger.

Indian police accused of using pellet guns in crackdown on India’s protests

Videos emerge showing police using pellet guns on protesters India’s student protest movement.

Saudi Arabia and US agree to landmark nuclear deal for civilian purposes

The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to a civilian nuclear deal allowing Riyadh to build nuclear reactors.

US attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spending

Strikes from the US on Iran are raining down for the 12th night in a row.

Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern France

Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas of southern France as firefighters battle huge wildfires.

Will the war on Iran affect ASEAN’s efforts to tackle regional issues?

Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has overshadowed the ASEAN gathering in Manila.

Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead

Officials say 76 of the roughly 179 people believed to have been aboard survived, and 53 bodies have been found so far.

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran

The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia.

In Gaza, a long path to recovery for one woman who lost eye, and daughter

Psychological wounds compound Najwa's physical injuries after losing her daughter in an Israeli air strike.