Sana Khan

Nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has been elected Colombia's next president, marking a sharp shift to the right after the administration of President Gustavo Petro.

China has imposed new export controls on 10 U.S. entities, including rare earth producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, in retaliation for recent U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies.

Global markets steadied on Monday after signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks eased concerns over disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to outline a timetable for his departure, potentially paving the way for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to become the UK's next leader.

The disruption caused by the Iran war and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz has prompted countries around the world to reconsider their energy security strategies.

The occupied West Bank has seen sustained and rising violence amid ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

United States and Iranian officials have reported “encouraging progress” after the first round of talks in Switzerland aimed at reducing tensions over the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz, and wider regional conflicts.

Poland and Ukraine remain close allies in the war against Russia, but their relationship has been strained by a dispute over how to interpret World War Two history.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is exploring ways to ensure Americans benefit directly from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, raising the possibility of the government acquiring stakes in leading AI companies.

China has said global efforts to combat climate change will continue despite the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, as governments prepare for this year's U.N. climate negotiations without the world's largest economy.