Xi Jinping met KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing as Taiwan's opposition blocks a $40 billion defense budget amid U.S. pressure to approve it.

Experts say Iran uses civilians and children as human shields for propaganda purposes, caring nothing for the safety and fate of its own people.

An anonymous Iranian woman detailed to The Australian the nightly explosions, celebrations and fear in Tehran as Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran tentatively took hold.

A Haifa man was allegedly recruited by an Iranian handler to build bombs for an assassination plot believed to target ex-PM Naftali Bennett.

U.K. Defense Minister John Healey has revealed a major military operation involving the Royal Navy and Norway to deter Russian submarines in the North Sea.

The U.N.'s shipping agency warned on Thursday that any toll imposed on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent."

A Mexican miner was rescued after spending 13 days trapped underground, officials said, while one miner was found dead and another remains missing.

State Department authorized departure of some U.S. embassy staff in Nigeria over a "deteriorating security situation" linked to terrorism and violence.

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan faces disciplinary proceedings over alleged sexual misconduct after the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties voted to move forward with action.

Iran says the U.S. must choose between ceasefire or war via Israel as Tuesday's ceasefire deal excludes Tehran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah.

The U.K. docked its sole naval warship in the Mediterranean due to technical issues amid growing criticism of PM Starmer's response to the Iran war.

Evangelical leaders say support for Israel has remained strong during Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, as a new ceasefire takes hold.

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles after criticizing South Korea's push for improved relations, raising tensions in the region.

Iran's UN ambassador is calling one of President Donald Trump's posts on Truth Social on Tuesday "deeply irresponsible" and "profoundly alarming."

Australia's most decorated living soldier Ben Roberts-Smith arrested and charged with allegedly murdering five unarmed Afghans in Afghanistan.

Michelle Pfeiffer said she took a leap of faith joining Taylor Sheridan's "The Madison" after weeks of back-and-forth over his scriptless pitch process.

Prince Harry was sued by Sentebale for libel. The former working royal left the charity he co-founded in March 2025 following a dispute.

Catherine O'Hara's brother says she wasn't talking much before her unexpected death, but a vivid dream gave him a meaningful final connection.

President Trump has a reproduction of Queen Elizabeth II's last official portrait hanging at Mar-a-Lago, according to a new book about the late monarch.

Sydney Sweeney's rumored link to the James Bond franchise could redefine her career, with experts saying 007 would benefit from her star power too.

"Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff was seen hiking with wife Hayley Roberts after the couple recently enjoyed a sun-soaked vacation. Hasselhoff is continuing his recovery from hip and knee surgeries.

A California judge denied Kim Kardashian's request to seal her $6 million sex tape settlement with Ray J, potentially exposing the 2023 agreement.

Bruce Springsteen sparked controversy with a fiery anti-Trump speech, but critics point out his reported $1.2 billion net worth undercuts his message.

Danny Pintauro opens up about life after child stardom, sharing that he now delivers packages while navigating a slow entertainment industry.

Nick Lachey reveals someone gave 98 Degrees a book on age of consent laws during their first tour, recalling the memory as "super shady."

Heather Graham recalls her strict upbringing with her "controlling" and "really religious" father, saying she is estranged from her parents and considers her friends to be her real family.

Natasha Lyonne was reportedly removed from a Delta flight in Los Angeles after allegedly failing to follow crew instructions before takeoff.