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China Has Arrested U.S. Scholar Who Studies Myanmar Politics

EDWARD WONG

The arrest of U Min Zin, a graduate student at U.C. Berkeley and founder of a research group in Myanmar, took place soon after President Trump met with Xi Jinping in China.

Princess Bha of Thailand, Second in Line to the Throne, Dies at 47

SUI-LEE WEE

Ever since she collapsed in a park three and a half years ago, speculation has swirled in Thailand about who could become the next monarch.

Drones Flown Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Plot by Former South Korean President

CHOE SANG-HUN

A court ruled that Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president, had sought to stir up instability to justify his bid for authoritarian rule in 2024.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.

Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised

The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative".

'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

French singer Patrick Bruel under formal investigation for rape

Bruel was released from custody under judicial supervision while an examining magistrate looks more deeply into the case.

A Globe-Spanning Collection of Children’s Art May Lose Its Home

HENRIK PRYSER LIBELL AND LYNSEY CHUTEL

For 40 years, a museum in Norway has showcased art by children from around the world, even toddlers. Now it has lost the state support it depended on.

A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War

MARK LANDLER AND ANTON TROIANOVSKI

Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.

Investigation into cause of Air India crash ongoing, officials say

The statement said "significant progress" had been made into crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Iran War Live Updates: Tense Calm Grips Mideast as Trump Again Claims Deal Is Close

THE NEW YORK TIMES

President Trump said he had called off new attacks on Iran and that a peace agreement could be signed this weekend. A spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry said, “Nothing has been finalized.”