Global gold prices hit a record above $4,400 an ounce as investors seek safety amid expectations of US rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and a weaker dollar.

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to hold ceasefire talks this week as deadly border clashes enter a third week, killing dozens and displacing hundreds of thousands.

Robots joined human dancers on stage at a concert in China’s Chengdu, showcasing rapid advances in robotics and sparking debate over AI’s role in entertainment.

Nine people were killed and at least 10 injured when gunmen opened fire at a licensed tavern in a township near Johannesburg, prompting a large police manhunt.

A Pakistani court sentenced Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years each in a Toshakhana corruption case, deepening Khan’s legal troubles.