Philippines, France sign military pact amid South China Sea tensions

Explainer-Drones and mines: taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

Explainer-Drones and mines: taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops
China willing to strengthen economic, trade cooperation with US

China willing to strengthen economic, trade cooperation with US
Thai ship hit in Hormuz runs aground off Iran's Qeshm Island, Iran's Tasnim says
Thai ship hit in Hormuz runs aground off Iran's Qeshm Island, Iran's Tasnim says
Rubio says Iran war to last 'weeks not months,' no US ground troops needed

Rubio says Iran war to last 'weeks not months,' no US ground troops needed
Europeans to press Rubio over Russian support for Iran at G7 meeting

Europeans to press Rubio over Russian support for Iran at G7 meeting
North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says

North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says
Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon combat, military says
Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon combat, military says
French education ministry reports TikTok to Paris prosecutor

French education ministry reports TikTok to Paris prosecutor
France says it approached 35 countries over future Hormuz mission

France says it approached 35 countries over future Hormuz mission
G7 to discuss repair works for Chornobyl nuclear plant, France says

G7 to discuss repair works for Chornobyl nuclear plant, France says
Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit

Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit
Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was allowing 10 oil tankers through Hormuz

Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was allowing 10 oil tankers through Hormuz
Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Saudi Arabia for 'important meetings'

Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Saudi Arabia for 'important meetings'
Indonesia considers slashing gov’t officials’ pay in bold response to Iran war fallout

Indonesia considers slashing gov’t officials’ pay in bold response to Iran war fallout
US proposal to end war is 'one-sided', door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says

US proposal to end war is 'one-sided', door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says
EU's Kallas warns against Ukraine land concessions, calls territorial demands 'Russian playbook'

EU's Kallas warns against Ukraine land concessions, calls territorial demands 'Russian playbook'
Pokemon shop employee killed in Tokyo knife attack

Pokemon shop employee killed in Tokyo knife attack
Canada to lobby G7 nations to join new defence bank, foreign minister says

Canada to lobby G7 nations to join new defence bank, foreign minister says
Factbox-What does each side in the Iran war say it would accept for a deal?

Factbox-What does each side in the Iran war say it would accept for a deal?
France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from Washington

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from Washington
Wooden cannon festival in Indonesia draws crowds for post-Eid traditions: Video

Wooden cannon festival in Indonesia draws crowds for post-Eid traditions: Video
Iran allowing Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait, PM says after talks with regional leaders

Iran allowing Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait, PM says after talks with regional leaders
WTO chief: world order has irrevocably changed

WTO chief: world order has irrevocably changed
Cambodian Trump deportee becomes second to be released by Eswatini, lawyers say

Cambodian Trump deportee becomes second to be released by Eswatini, lawyers say
Pakistan resumes military operations against Afghanistan

Pakistan resumes military operations against Afghanistan
Turkey condemns attack on Black Sea oil tanker that departed Russia

Turkey condemns attack on Black Sea oil tanker that departed Russia
Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, Washington Post reports

Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, Washington Post reports
Russia's Kirishi oil refinery halts operations after drone attack, sources say
Russia's Kirishi oil refinery halts operations after drone attack, sources say
France among nations eyeing Australia critical minerals investment, Australian minister says

France among nations eyeing Australia critical minerals investment, Australian minister says
Thai fishing industry nears a standstill as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Thai fishing industry nears a standstill as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, leaving 24 dead

Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, leaving 24 dead
WTO chief calls for trade overhaul to meet new world order

WTO chief calls for trade overhaul to meet new world order
Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants, says talks 'going well'

Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants, says talks 'going well'
China's 'Davos' loses lustre as debate dims, face time with leaders fades

China's 'Davos' loses lustre as debate dims, face time with leaders fades
Panel wants prosecution of ousted Nepal PM over violence in 'Gen Z' protests

Panel wants prosecution of ousted Nepal PM over violence in 'Gen Z' protests
Indonesia military officer steps down following acid attack on activist

Indonesia military officer steps down following acid attack on activist
Taiwan says next US arms purchase is on track after guarantee

Taiwan says next US arms purchase is on track after guarantee
Belarusian leader seals friendship treaty with North Korea's Kim, gives him a gun

Belarusian leader seals friendship treaty with North Korea's Kim, gives him a gun
Iran wants Lebanon included in any ceasefire, sources say

Iran wants Lebanon included in any ceasefire, sources say
US tracking closely how to get oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, White House says

US tracking closely how to get oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, White House says
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
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly