In milestone, US pulls out of strategic Syria base and hands it over to Damascus

US pushes AI funding, fisheries tech at APEC amid China rivalry

US pushes AI funding, fisheries tech at APEC amid China rivalry
Nearly 300,000 people without power, water supply in Ukraine's Odesa after Russian attack, deputy PM says

Nearly 300,000 people without power, water supply in Ukraine's Odesa after Russian attack, deputy PM says
Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Lunar New Year break

Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Lunar New Year break
Former South Korean interior minister jailed for 7 years in martial law case
Former South Korean interior minister jailed for 7 years in martial law case
Protests dog Israeli president's last day in Australia

Protests dog Israeli president's last day in Australia
North Korea's Kim positioning daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency briefing says

North Korea's Kim positioning daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency briefing says
LIVE: Bangladesh begins vote counting after historic post-protest election

LIVE: Bangladesh begins vote counting after historic post-protest election
Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting

Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting
Politicians facing worldwide surge in violence and abuse, survey finds

Politicians facing worldwide surge in violence and abuse, survey finds
Australian opposition leader faces leadership challenge as senior lawmaker quits

Australian opposition leader faces leadership challenge as senior lawmaker quits
US pays Afghans stranded in Qatar to repatriate, plan labeled 'betrayal'

US pays Afghans stranded in Qatar to repatriate, plan labeled 'betrayal'
Bangladesh's BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election

Bangladesh's BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election
UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine

UK pledges $205 million to send US weapons to Ukraine
Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi

Nobel committee calls on Iran to free Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi
Japan PM Takaichi signals deeper security ties after election win: Video

Japan PM Takaichi signals deeper security ties after election win: Video
China charges former AstraZeneca regional head Leon Wang

China charges former AstraZeneca regional head Leon Wang
France to increase visas for Iranian seeking refuge amid crackdown, minister says

France to increase visas for Iranian seeking refuge amid crackdown, minister says
Russia to fly its tourists out of Cuba and then suspend airline operations due to fuel crisis
Russia to fly its tourists out of Cuba and then suspend airline operations due to fuel crisis
Over 127 million in Bangladesh head to polls for historic post-Hasina national election: Video

Over 127 million in Bangladesh head to polls for historic post-Hasina national election: Video
Indian minister rejects opposition claims over name in Epstein files

Indian minister rejects opposition claims over name in Epstein files
Gunman who fired shots in Thai school detained after wounding teacher and girl

Gunman who fired shots in Thai school detained after wounding teacher and girl
Autopsies show migrants in shipwreck off Greece died of head injuries, not drowning

Autopsies show migrants in shipwreck off Greece died of head injuries, not drowning
Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities

Iran says it won't negotiate over its missile capabilities
Record heat and raging fires ring in 2026 across the Southern Hemisphere

Record heat and raging fires ring in 2026 across the Southern Hemisphere
Lavrov says US restrictions on Russia's role in Venezuela oil business are discrimination

Lavrov says US restrictions on Russia's role in Venezuela oil business are discrimination
Russia says US restrictions on its role in Venezuela's oil business are discrimination

Russia says US restrictions on its role in Venezuela's oil business are discrimination
Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does the same

Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does the same
Anti-corruption fight in Asia ‘stalling,’ says CPI report

Anti-corruption fight in Asia ‘stalling,’ says CPI report
Why South Korea wants to revamp its college English exam

Why South Korea wants to revamp its college English exam
EU Commission to take steps to improve drone detection capabilities

EU Commission to take steps to improve drone detection capabilities
China's Xi makes rare public reference to recent military purges

China's Xi makes rare public reference to recent military purges
Bangladesh’s Gen Z voters pin hopes on jobs, governance and freedom

Bangladesh’s Gen Z voters pin hopes on jobs, governance and freedom
Attacks in Indonesia's Papua kill three, hit plane and Freeport convoy
Attacks in Indonesia's Papua kill three, hit plane and Freeport convoy
Thailand's election commission faces pressure over vote transparency

Thailand's election commission faces pressure over vote transparency
Philippines urges China to keep tone 'calm' as rhetoric heats up

Philippines urges China to keep tone 'calm' as rhetoric heats up
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia drop 75% in 2025, agencies say

Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia drop 75% in 2025, agencies say
EU must simplify regulation to compete with US, China, says von der Leyen

EU must simplify regulation to compete with US, China, says von der Leyen
Exclusive-US moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defence alternatives

Exclusive-US moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defence alternatives
Factbox-Why is Bangladesh holding a national referendum alongside its general election?

Factbox-Why is Bangladesh holding a national referendum alongside its general election?
Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers

Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers
Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centers in fraud crackdown

Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centers in fraud crackdown
Women suicide bombers, new weapons give boost to insurgents in Pakistan

Women suicide bombers, new weapons give boost to insurgents in Pakistan
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
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat