The Philippine military accused China of beating and injuring a Philippine Navy sailor with a wooden baton in the latest seaborne confrontation.

The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, according to satellite imagery, further entrenching the division of the tiny Palestinian enclave.

The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.

Ukraine's long-range drone attacks, including strikes this weekend on e-commerce warehouses, have undercut the Kremlin's efforts to shield most Russian citizens from the war.

FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into the ugly scenes which marred the end of Sunday's World Cup final involving several Argentina players and coaches physically attacking members of the Spain team.

Indian protesters vowed to press on after police moved to block thousands of demonstrators from marching on parliament, adding pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Hamas announced Monday that it has elected top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader nearly two years after its previous leader was killed.

The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.