Thai court clears ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case, lawyer says

History, triumph and trauma to take centre stage at China's WW2 military parade

History, triumph and trauma to take centre stage at China's WW2 military parade
Thai court clears influential ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case

Thai court clears influential ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case
North Korea's Kim decorates soldiers from Russia, consoles children with hugs

North Korea's Kim decorates soldiers from Russia, consoles children with hugs
UK summons Israeli ambassador over settlement plan

UK summons Israeli ambassador over settlement plan
Putin's demand to Ukraine: give up Donbas, no NATO and no Western troops, sources say

Putin's demand to Ukraine: give up Donbas, no NATO and no Western troops, sources say
Pakistan fireworks warehouse blast kills 4, injures more than 30

Pakistan fireworks warehouse blast kills 4, injures more than 30
UN investigation seeking justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar hit by cost-cutting

UN investigation seeking justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar hit by cost-cutting
France's Macron says he coordinated position on Ukraine crisis with India's Modi

France's Macron says he coordinated position on Ukraine crisis with India's Modi
Azerbaijan sounds the alarm over shallowing of Caspian Sea

Azerbaijan sounds the alarm over shallowing of Caspian Sea
Nigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime crackdown

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime crackdown
Israel says citizen released from Lebanon
Israel says citizen released from Lebanon
UK sanctions Iranian oil magnate and four companies
UK sanctions Iranian oil magnate and four companies
Putin prepared to meet Zelenskiy but legitimacy an issue, Lavrov says

Putin prepared to meet Zelenskiy but legitimacy an issue, Lavrov says
Indonesia Roundup: Record $46.4B education budget, zero deficit ambition, minister arrest

Indonesia Roundup: Record $46.4B education budget, zero deficit ambition, minister arrest
Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills

Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills
Drone that fell in Poland probably came from direction of Belarus, prosecutor says

Drone that fell in Poland probably came from direction of Belarus, prosecutor says
Russia needs a nuclear shield update due to 'colossal threats', nuclear chief says

Russia needs a nuclear shield update due to 'colossal threats', nuclear chief says
Kyrgyzstan appeals to Trump, Starmer after UK imposes Russia-related sanctions

Kyrgyzstan appeals to Trump, Starmer after UK imposes Russia-related sanctions
Blaze erupts at industrial site in Russia's Novoshakhstinsk after drone attack
Blaze erupts at industrial site in Russia's Novoshakhstinsk after drone attack
Zelenskiy says he wants 'strong' US reaction if Putin not ready to meet

Zelenskiy says he wants 'strong' US reaction if Putin not ready to meet
Zelenskiy says Russian attack on US enterprise in Zakarpattia region injured 15 people
Zelenskiy says Russian attack on US enterprise in Zakarpattia region injured 15 people
Poland says its airspace was not violated during Russian strikes on Ukraine
Poland says its airspace was not violated during Russian strikes on Ukraine
Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty faces triple court test that could upend politics

Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty faces triple court test that could upend politics
Indonesia deputy minister arrested as part of anti-graft probe, agency says
Indonesia deputy minister arrested as part of anti-graft probe, agency says
Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia's Albanese as Jewish group urges calm

Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia's Albanese as Jewish group urges calm
Tibet marks anniversary with songs, dances, reminders of Communist rule

Tibet marks anniversary with songs, dances, reminders of Communist rule
UN chief urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, warns of casualties from Israeli operation

UN chief urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, warns of casualties from Israeli operation
South Korea's Lee intends to retain 'comfort women' pact with Japan, paper says

South Korea's Lee intends to retain 'comfort women' pact with Japan, paper says
Is historically arid Beijing ready for a wetter future?

Is historically arid Beijing ready for a wetter future?
New Zealand faces most challenging security environment in recent time, report shows

New Zealand faces most challenging security environment in recent time, report shows
Vance says Europe will have to take 'lion's share' of burden for Ukrainian security

Vance says Europe will have to take 'lion's share' of burden for Ukrainian security
China calls for enhancing exchanges, security with Pakistan, Afghanistan

China calls for enhancing exchanges, security with Pakistan, Afghanistan
North Korea leader Kim praises 'heroic' troops in Russia, state media says

North Korea leader Kim praises 'heroic' troops in Russia, state media says
Factbox-Trump says he's solved many wars. Has he?
Factbox-Trump says he's solved many wars. Has he?
Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City

Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City
US-led mediators say they are appalled by humanitarian situation in Sudan
US-led mediators say they are appalled by humanitarian situation in Sudan
Rapid loss of Antarctic ice may be climate tipping point, scientists say

Rapid loss of Antarctic ice may be climate tipping point, scientists say
Trump administration imposes new sanctions on four ICC judges, prosecutors

Trump administration imposes new sanctions on four ICC judges, prosecutors
Russia bars entry to 21 people it says spread disinformation against it in UK media
Russia bars entry to 21 people it says spread disinformation against it in UK media
Fire on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa extinguished
Fire on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa extinguished
Beyond referendum, Taiwan urged to explore advanced nuclear power options

Beyond referendum, Taiwan urged to explore advanced nuclear power options
'Attackers will suffer great losses' - Iran army chief warns

'Attackers will suffer great losses' - Iran army chief warns
Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru

Pope Leo XIV defends traditional gender roles amid cultural shifts in Peru
Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks

Mexico's Sheinbaum says Xi meeting will not affect US trade talks
Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31

Lula urges rich nations to step up climate action at COP31
Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal

Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would become military targets despite peace deal
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy