Indonesia, Singapore say key oil passage will remain 'accessible'
Indonesia and Singapore vowed on Monday that the Strait of Malacca, a critical oil transit chokepoint in the region, will remain "accessible" even as Iran imposes fees on ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
Read morePhilippine Senate opens trial to decide VP Duterte's political future
The Philippine Senate opened Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and a planned 2028 presidential run -- in the balance.
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FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA
FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday.
Read moreUSA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention
The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.
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Fears new pan-European company status threatens workers' rights
Europe wants to become a paradise for entrepreneurs, but unions and EU lawmakers fear a special new business rulebook known as "EU Inc" could unleash problems for workers by eroding labour rights.
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Oldest quasars ever discovered add to 'perplexing' space mystery
The Euclid space telescope has spotted the oldest quasars -- the brightest objects in the universe -- ever discovered, deepening a cosmic mystery that has been puzzling scientists.
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'Our game, not theirs': Klopp slams FIFA's Balogun decision
Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump.
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German factory orders unexpectedly rebound in May
German industrial orders unexpectedly rebounded in May, official data showed Monday, but the government warned of continued headwinds due to "geopolitical uncertainty" from the Middle East war.
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Damage but no casualties reported from Pacific super typhoon
Authorities in the Northern Marianas and Guam reported extensive damage including fallen trees and downed power lines Monday after a super typhoon with the force of a category-five hurricane hit the US Pacific territories.
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Russian strike kills 14 around Kyiv on eve of NATO summit
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at least 14 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, authorities said.
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