- 2d ago
DR Congo President Tshisekedi announces three-month national dialogue excluding M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has announced a three-month national dialogue across all 26 provinces to reform state institutions, while barring armed AFC/M23 rebels from political participation.
- 2d ago
Ukraine beats Greece 82-76 in Riga during World Cup basketball qualifier
Ukraine defeated Greece 82-76 in Riga on Friday, leaving Vassilis Spanoulis's team in fifth place in Group 9 of FIBA World Cup qualifying ahead of a decisive clash against Spain.
- Aug 23
DR Congo and AFC/M23 rebels agree on peace roadmap during Swiss talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group agreed on a peace roadmap following closed-door negotiations in Switzerland.
- Aug 19
Tonga nominates Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki for UN secretary-general
Ecuadorean diplomat Ivonne Baki has entered the race to succeed Antonio Guterres as United Nations secretary-general following a formal nomination by Tonga, expanding the candidate field to eight.
- Aug 16
Felix Lebrun, 19, becomes first French player to win a Grand Smash table tennis title in Malmo
The 19-year-old defeated Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto in five sets in Malmo, claiming the sport's highest-tier singles title for the first time for France.
- Aug 16
Iran demands Qatar release three pilots it says were captured in March, as Doha denies holding them
Iran has publicly demanded that Qatar release three fighter pilots Tehran says were captured alive after their Su-24 jets were shot down during a 2 March attack on Al Udeid Air Base, while Qatar categorically denies holding any surviving aircrew.
- Aug 16
Iran says Qatar holds three pilots from March attack on US base; Doha denies
Iran demanded the release of three pilots it says Qatar captured after Su-24s crashed on March 2 during an attack on a US base, but Doha denied holding them.
- Aug 15
Swiss women's relay wins first-ever medal with silver at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham
Switzerland's women's 4x100m relay team won the country's first-ever relay medal at a major championship, taking silver at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham despite a near-disaster on the final baton exchange.
- Aug 12
Xavi named Netherlands coach in four-year deal through 2030 World Cup
Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head of the Netherlands on a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup, becoming the first foreign coach to lead the Dutch since Ernst Happel in 1978.
- Jul 29
F1 to decide by mid-September on European season finale if Middle East war forces Qatar and Abu Dhabi cancellations
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said the 2026 championship could finish in Europe, with Imola the frontrunner, if the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races are impossible due to the war in the Middle East.
- Jul 27
Trump pauses Iran strikes for talks as Pakistan warns of ground offensive
After 13 days of US airstrikes, President Trump ordered a pause on Friday 24 July to allow diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies any talks are under way, while Pakistan's intelligence service sees a growing likelihood of a limited US ground offensive.
- Jul 26
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory as Iran rejects the claim
President Donald Trump told a rally in Garden City, New York, that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, prompting Iran's deputy foreign minister to insist the waterway 'will remain Iranian.' The 60-day memorandum of understanding expires on Monday 17 August.
- Jul 20
Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as new political chief, ending nearly two-year leadership vacuum
Khalil al-Hayya, the group's chief negotiator during the Gaza war, was elected on Monday to head its political bureau, filling a role vacant since Israel killed Yahya Sinwar in October 2024.
- Jul 12
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former emir who transformed Qatar into global LNG power, dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and oversaw its transformation into the world's largest LNG exporter, died on Sunday at age 74. The royal court announced a four-day mourning period; funeral prayers were held at Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque in Doha.
- Jul 8
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over after US strikes, Iran retaliates
President Trump declared the June ceasefire with Iran 'over' at the NATO summit in Ankara, following a night of US airstrikes that killed eight Iranian military personnel and an Iranian retaliatory barrage against American bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
- Jul 7
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over after US strikes 80 targets and Iran retaliates; oil surges 6%
President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire dead at the NATO summit in Ankara, hours after US forces struck over 80 targets in Iran and Tehran retaliated against American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
- Jul 5
Trump hails 'good talks' with Iran as Oman floats Strait of Hormuz plan, but drone strikes test pause
A third day of calm between US and Iranian forces gave way to diplomatic maneuvering on Tuesday, as Oman presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump warned that airstrikes would resume if talks fail.
- Jul 5
Sinner overcomes Struff to reach Wimbledon semifinals, sets up potential Djokovic clash
Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets to advance to his third Wimbledon semifinal, where he could face Novak Djokovic.
- Jul 4
Pedro Martins extends Al Gharafa contract until 2028 after second straight Emir Cup
Portuguese manager Pedro Martins has signed a two-year contract extension with Qatari club Al Gharafa, keeping him at the helm until 2028 after four seasons and two consecutive Emir Cup titles.
- Jul 4
US warned Iran of Israeli plot to kill negotiators during peace talks, officials say
Washington feared Israel would target Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, derailing the fragile ceasefire negotiations that began in April.
