China's top diplomat tours Africa with focus on strategic trade routes

Japan condemns China's dual-use export ban as rare earth curbs loom

Japan condemns China's dual-use export ban as rare earth curbs loom
China bans two Taiwan ministers for alleged 'independence activities', angering Taipei

China bans two Taiwan ministers for alleged 'independence activities', angering Taipei
Analysis-Maduro’s immunity claim tests US power to prosecute foreign leaders

Analysis-Maduro’s immunity claim tests US power to prosecute foreign leaders
US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies in Paris

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies in Paris
Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington

Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington
Israel, Syria to set up communication mechanism after US-mediated talks
Israel, Syria to set up communication mechanism after US-mediated talks
Ukraine's allies advance NATO‑style security guarantees, Italy says

Ukraine's allies advance NATO‑style security guarantees, Italy says
China calls for immediate release of Maduro: Video

China calls for immediate release of Maduro: Video
AU calls for immediate revocation of Somaliland's recognition by Israel

AU calls for immediate revocation of Somaliland's recognition by Israel
Explainer-Why is Somaliland strategically important?

Explainer-Why is Somaliland strategically important?
Yemen's Aden calm after drones targeted above presidential palace, sources say
Yemen's Aden calm after drones targeted above presidential palace, sources say
Record bluefin tuna fetches $3.2m at Tokyo’s New Year auction: Video

Record bluefin tuna fetches $3.2m at Tokyo’s New Year auction: Video
UK urges Musk's X to urgently address intimate 'deepfakes' by Grok

UK urges Musk's X to urgently address intimate 'deepfakes' by Grok
After Maduro operation, supporters of former Philippine leader seek Trump’s help

After Maduro operation, supporters of former Philippine leader seek Trump’s help
US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies in Paris

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies in Paris
Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland, angering Somalia

Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland, angering Somalia
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, in hospital after hip fracture

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, in hospital after hip fracture
Hottest year on record for China in 2025, data show

Hottest year on record for China in 2025, data show
Why ‘sex-selective abortion’ is a problem in Nepal

Why ‘sex-selective abortion’ is a problem in Nepal
China, South Korea to carry out cultural exchanges in orderly manner, Beijing says

China, South Korea to carry out cultural exchanges in orderly manner, Beijing says
Philippines raises alert level at restive Mayon volcano
Philippines raises alert level at restive Mayon volcano
Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, says national press association

Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, says national press association
China's premier pledges deeper cooperation as Irish PM pushes on beef and dairy

China's premier pledges deeper cooperation as Irish PM pushes on beef and dairy
Flash floods in Indonesia's North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missing
Flash floods in Indonesia's North Sulawesi kill 14, four still missing
Ukraine security guarantees to include binding commitments, draft Paris summit statement shows

Ukraine security guarantees to include binding commitments, draft Paris summit statement shows
Strong magnitude-6.2 earthquake strikes Japan's Chugoku region

Strong magnitude-6.2 earthquake strikes Japan's Chugoku region
North Korea's Kim inspects memorial for soldiers who died in Russia mission

North Korea's Kim inspects memorial for soldiers who died in Russia mission
European Commission calls Grok's sexualised AI photos 'illegal,' Britain demands answers

European Commission calls Grok's sexualised AI photos 'illegal,' Britain demands answers
Iran's leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears

Iran's leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears
Israel begins strikes of Hezbollah and Hamas 'targets' in Lebanon

Israel begins strikes of Hezbollah and Hamas 'targets' in Lebanon
Russia loses ally in Venezuela but hopes to gain from Trump's 'Wild West' realpolitik

Russia loses ally in Venezuela but hopes to gain from Trump's 'Wild West' realpolitik
Syria, Israel resume U.S.-mediated security talks

Syria, Israel resume U.S.-mediated security talks
Chinese-led scam centre discovered in Cambodia amid border row with Thailand

Chinese-led scam centre discovered in Cambodia amid border row with Thailand
Hungary's Orban says US intervention in Venezuela good for energy markets

Hungary's Orban says US intervention in Venezuela good for energy markets
Russia warns citizens against travel to Venezuela

Russia warns citizens against travel to Venezuela
Ukraine replaces spy boss who oversaw 'Spiderweb' airbases attack

Ukraine replaces spy boss who oversaw 'Spiderweb' airbases attack
Latvia finds no link between ship and Baltic cable breach, probe goes on
Latvia finds no link between ship and Baltic cable breach, probe goes on
Ukraine security guarantees must be real, not bluffs, Lithuania says

Ukraine security guarantees must be real, not bluffs, Lithuania says
Turkey to stress 'strategic priority' of Black Sea security at Ukraine meeting in Paris

Turkey to stress 'strategic priority' of Black Sea security at Ukraine meeting in Paris
South Korea's Lee seeks to develop strategic cooperative partnership with China

South Korea's Lee seeks to develop strategic cooperative partnership with China
Oil flotilla sails from Venezuela despite US blockade

Oil flotilla sails from Venezuela despite US blockade
'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